Context

2468<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of street additions
2468<19751976–19901991–20052006–2020SNDi of entire street network
Pena Negra (most disconnected)Chimbote (most connected)

The chart above shows the evolution of street network disconnectedness of the most connected and most disconnected cities in Peru, for both new street additions (left) and the aggregate street network (right).

Peru in context: Street-network sprawl of new development

The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Peru followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Peru, we can consider three of its most populous regions: Lima Province, Arequipa and La Libertad. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Peru follow the same country trend.

The largest city in Peru is Lima, with a population of 9391300 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Lima as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.56, which is relatively well-connected. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Lima followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.

Peru in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Peru is Peña Negra with an SNDi of 6.1, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Chimbote with an SNDi of 1.39, which is very well-connected. See these two cities’ trends in the above graph, or dive deeper into each: Chimbote, Peña Negra.

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Peru followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Peru, we can consider three of its most populous regions: Lima Province, Arequipa and La Libertad. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lima Province rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Arequipa peaked in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in La Libertad rose steadily.

The largest city in Peru is Lima, with a population of 9391300 people. Taking into account the entire (i.e. aggregate) street network in Lima as of 2020, the overall level of street-network sprawl is 2.56, which is relatively well-connected. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Lima followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.