The spatial pattern of urban population growth in Java, 1980-1990.

Area of Science:

• Urban Geography
• Demography
• Asian Studies

Background:

• Rapid urbanization in Asia over the past 50 years has led to the emergence of fast-growing peri-urban regions and corridors connecting large cities.
• These areas are characterized by a blend of urban and rural activities, maintaining strong rural-urban linkages.

Purpose of the Study:

• To measure the extent of peri-urbanization and its patterns on Java between 1980 and 1990.
• To analyze the factors contributing to the observed patterns of urban population increase in Java's administrative districts (kabupaten).

Main Methods:

• Utilized data from the 1980 and 1990 Indonesian Censuses.
• Calculated and categorized the absolute and proportional increases in urban populations for each kabupaten in Java.
• Examined the underlying reasons for the emerging urbanization patterns.

Main Results:

• Quantified the growth of urban populations across Java's administrative districts during the specified decade.
• Identified distinct patterns of urban expansion and rural-urban transition within Java.
• Provided insights into the drivers behind these demographic shifts in peri-urban zones.

Conclusions:

• The findings highlight significant peri-urban development and population shifts on Java during the 1980s.
• The study underscores the complex interplay of urban and rural dynamics in developing Asian megaregions.
• Discussed policy implications relevant to managing rapid urban growth and its spatial consequences in Indonesia.