Comparisons
Apure vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Venezuela: Cojedes and Trujillo
Apure in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Apure followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Apure, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Biruaca and Las Mercedes. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Biruaca was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Las Mercedes rose steadily.
Apure in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Apure is Las Mercedes with an SNDi of 5.66, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Biruaca with an SNDi of 3.52, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Biruaca, Las Mercedes
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Apure followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Apure, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Biruaca and Las Mercedes. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Biruaca was at its lowest in 1976-1990. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Las Mercedes rose steadily.