Distribuição territorial e mobilidade da população feminina em São Tomé e Príncipe

Abstract

The present work of a Degree in Geography, addresses the issue of territorial distribution and mobility of the female population in São Tomé and Príncipe. The objective is to analyze the territorial distribution and mobility of the female population in São Tomé and Príncipe. It is a study based on the interpretation of data from the D and UI General Census of Population and Housing from 1991 and 2001 and supported by the literature review. The indicators analyzed include: female population as a whole; age structure; marital status; fertility; schooling; female-headed households; the departure and destination districts; rate of exit, entry and migration balance. This study shows that in the urban space of STP as a whole, more than half of the entire female population of São Tomé resides (55.6%) and in the district of Água Grande (the country's capital) (39%). One of the main reasons that motivates the migration of women from rural to urban areas is the fact that they dedicate themselves more to commercial activity (70%) which in urban areas offer better conditions. What makes the sex ratio smaller in urban areas (95%), contrary to what happens in rural areas, where there are more men than women (103%).(TRADUÇÁO NOSSA)