Comparisons
Yucatan vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Mexico: Queretaro and Oaxaca
Yucatán in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Yucatán rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Yucatán, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mérida, Valladolid and Progreso. Out of the three cities, Mérida and Progreso do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mérida followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Progreso peaked in 1976-1990.
Yucatán in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Yucatán is Valladolid with an SNDi of 2.24, which is well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Progreso with an SNDi of 1.53, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Progreso, Valladolid
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Yucatán rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Yucatán, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mérida, Valladolid and Progreso. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Yucatán follow the same region trend.