Delimitation of rural and urban areas from spatial data in statistical grids: the province of Jaén (Spain) as a case study

The availability of spatial data in grids allows to enrich the statistics ranked by census units, being of great interest for regional analysis and territorial planning. The objective of this work is the elaboration of cartography, independent of administrative boundaries, which collects demographic...

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Main Authors: José Domingo Sánchez-Martínez, Antonio Garrido-Almonacid
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Maps
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17445647.2024.2301980
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description The availability of spatial data in grids allows to enrich the statistics ranked by census units, being of great interest for regional analysis and territorial planning. The objective of this work is the elaboration of cartography, independent of administrative boundaries, which collects demographic data, accessibility and major land uses in cells of one square kilometre. Applying a methodology that has allowed the assignment of a category related to the predominant territorial model in each grid, the main result is a synthesis map of the rural-urban gradient that can be recognised in the province of Jaén, showing the contrasts and imbalances derived from the physiographic conditions and the recent territorial changes.Key policy highlightsWe propose a method for mapping the spatial differentiation of the rural-urban gradient.We use demographic, accessibility and predominant land use variables integrated into six different categories.The scale, variables, thresholds and combinations of spatial information must be adapted to each particular territory and problem.The method used is suitable for diagnosing plans and measures to face the demographic challenge and territorial polarization.
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spelling doaj-art-65ca06ec43354d4ea64b1ae2e23708672025-08-20T02:46:28ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Maps1744-56472024-12-0120110.1080/17445647.2024.2301980Delimitation of rural and urban areas from spatial data in statistical grids: the province of Jaén (Spain) as a case studyJosé Domingo Sánchez-Martínez0Antonio Garrido-Almonacid1Department of Anthropology, Geography and History, University of Jaén, Jaén, SpainDepartment of Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry, University of Jaén, Jaén, SpainThe availability of spatial data in grids allows to enrich the statistics ranked by census units, being of great interest for regional analysis and territorial planning. The objective of this work is the elaboration of cartography, independent of administrative boundaries, which collects demographic data, accessibility and major land uses in cells of one square kilometre. Applying a methodology that has allowed the assignment of a category related to the predominant territorial model in each grid, the main result is a synthesis map of the rural-urban gradient that can be recognised in the province of Jaén, showing the contrasts and imbalances derived from the physiographic conditions and the recent territorial changes.Key policy highlightsWe propose a method for mapping the spatial differentiation of the rural-urban gradient.We use demographic, accessibility and predominant land use variables integrated into six different categories.The scale, variables, thresholds and combinations of spatial information must be adapted to each particular territory and problem.The method used is suitable for diagnosing plans and measures to face the demographic challenge and territorial polarization.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17445647.2024.2301980Accessibilityspatial dataterritorial imbalancesspatial distribution of populationland use
spellingShingle José Domingo Sánchez-Martínez
Antonio Garrido-Almonacid
Delimitation of rural and urban areas from spatial data in statistical grids: the province of Jaén (Spain) as a case study
Journal of Maps
Accessibility
spatial data
territorial imbalances
spatial distribution of population
land use
title Delimitation of rural and urban areas from spatial data in statistical grids: the province of Jaén (Spain) as a case study
title_full Delimitation of rural and urban areas from spatial data in statistical grids: the province of Jaén (Spain) as a case study
title_fullStr Delimitation of rural and urban areas from spatial data in statistical grids: the province of Jaén (Spain) as a case study
title_full_unstemmed Delimitation of rural and urban areas from spatial data in statistical grids: the province of Jaén (Spain) as a case study
title_short Delimitation of rural and urban areas from spatial data in statistical grids: the province of Jaén (Spain) as a case study
title_sort delimitation of rural and urban areas from spatial data in statistical grids the province of jaen spain as a case study
topic Accessibility
spatial data
territorial imbalances
spatial distribution of population
land use
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17445647.2024.2301980
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