Comparisons
Ica vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Peru: Junin and Cusco
Ica in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ica peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Ica, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ica, Chincha Alta and Parcona. Out of the three cities, Ica and Chincha Alta do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Ica fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Chincha Alta followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase.
Ica in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Ica is Ica with an SNDi of 2.9, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Pisco with an SNDi of 1.68, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Pisco, Ica
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ica peaked in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Ica, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Ica, Chincha Alta and Parcona. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Ica fell steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Chincha Alta rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Parcona peaked in 1991-2005.