Colonization and urbanization of the West Region of Paraná State (1940-2000)

This paper aims at analysing the demographic dynamics ofthe West Region of Paraná State starting from the last phaseof its occupation until the end of the century, in other words,since 1940 until 2000. The demographic indicators denote afast occupation process of the region, suggesting a growingtend...

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Author: Reolon, Cleverson Alexsander
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2007
Country:Brasil
Institution:Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR)
Repository:Ra'e Ga (Online)
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.ufpr.br:article/5505
Online Access:https://revistas.ufpr.br/raega/article/view/5505
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Mesorregião Oeste do Paraná; ocupação da Mesorregião Oeste do Paraná; urbanização; West Region of Paraná State; occupation of the West Region of Paraná State; urbanization
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Summary:This paper aims at analysing the demographic dynamics ofthe West Region of Paraná State starting from the last phaseof its occupation until the end of the century, in other words,since 1940 until 2000. The demographic indicators denote afast occupation process of the region, suggesting a growingtendency of its urbanization, that already reached high value,superior of the Paraná State. It was concluded that it’s betterto be attempt for the quality of this process, especially for themunicipalities that are considered areas with concentrationof population.