The urban expansion of the city of Guarapuava-PR, during 1940 and 2016
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https://doi.org/10.5433/2447-1747.2018v27n2p163Keywords:
Urbanization, Guarapuava, Urban expansion.Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the urban physical-territorial expansion in Guarapuava-PR during 1940 and 2016. It was based on mapping of urban occupation, using a variety of cartographic sources and GIS techniques. Guarapuava city is midsize and it is located in the south-central region of Paraná State, a region that has low economic dynamics and the worst HDI (Human Development Index) in Paraná State. Data used to identification of urban occupation in different decades was analogue letters of registered urban blends, topographic maps, aerial photography and satellite imagery. Methodological procedures consisted in integration and processing of different cartographic data in a GIS (Geographic Information System). The urban physical-territorial expansion of Guarapuava between 1940 and 2016 occurred in three distinct phases: until 1960, from 1960 to 1990 and after 1990. The first phase, until 1960, was marked by an incipient urbanization with small rate of expansion of the urban area; during 1960-1990 by the high rate of urbanization in the city with significant expansion of urban areas, whereas the phase after 1990 is characterized by population increase.Downloads
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