Urban Centrality in lhe State of Bahia: A Comparative study

Authors

  • Sylvio C. BANDEIRA DE MELLO E SILVA

Abstract

This paper presents initialIy a criticai review of lhe central place theary related to the problems of spatial organization in underdeveloped regions. The main perspective is the integration of the spalial efficiency and the spatial equity concepts. In a secand part this study proposes an analysis of the urban centrality in the State of Bahia, comparing the situation of 1970 with that of 1980 based on the distribution of the tertiary sector. In 1980 the urban centrality in Bahia is more complex as a result of imponant changcs in lhe socia-economic structure of the State and in its relationships with the national economy.

Author Biography

  • Sylvio C. BANDEIRA DE MELLO E SILVA

    Departamento de Geografia da Universidade Federal da Bahia.

Published

2020-03-31

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How to Cite

Urban Centrality in lhe State of Bahia: A Comparative study. GEOGRAFIA, v. 12, n. 24, p. 103–118, 31 Mar.2020.