Distribuição espacial da população no distrito de Boane

Abstract

The present work aims to analyze the spatial distribution of the population in the Boane district. To achieve this objective, bibliographic review was used in order to acquire a better knowledge of population approaches; field work that consisted of direct observation of phenomena in the study area and semi-structured interviews with key informants. The cartographic and statistical method were fundamental for this study. The research shows that the distribution and spatial redistribution of the population in Boane district is mainly determined by socio-economic and historical factors, and the pattern of this distribution is related to the territorial distribution of economic activities. The greatest concentration of the population is observed in the administrative post of Boane Sede, as this is the place where the greatest number of socio-economic infrastructures and economic activities are found. The work comprises four chapters. The first chapter is the introduction, objectives, assumptions, methodology and theoretical framework. The second makes the characterization of the study area including geographic location, historical background, political-administrative division, physical-natural characterization, economic activities and social infrastructure. The third addresses population growth and spatial distribution and conclusions are drawn in chapter four.(TRADUÇÁO NOSSA)