The isopleth method applied to the population density in Chile

Authors

  • ANA MARIA ERRAZURIZ K. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • MONICA GANGAS G. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Keywords:

Population density, Chile, representation methods, isopleths

Abstract

One of the methods to represent the population density is the isopleth. lts major advantage is that the spatial population distribution can be shown in a simplified picture. This system applied to Chile, gives a particular structure to each of the 13 regions o[ the country; it is associated to the density o[ their respectives "comunas". From the map analysis, it is possible to distinguish particular density patterns.

References

ERRAZURIZ, A.M.; GONZALEZ, 1.1., HENRIQUEZ, M. y RIOSECO, R. (1987): Atlas socioeconómico de
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SCHNELL y MONMONIER. (1983): The study of Population. Elcments. Patterns. Processes. Columbus, Ohio. A. BeU& HoweU Company.

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Published

1989-01-01

How to Cite

ERRAZURIZ K., A. M., & GANGAS G., M. (1989). The isopleth method applied to the population density in Chile. Revista De Geografía Norte Grande, (16), 67–74. Retrieved from https://ojs.uc.cl/index.php/RGNG/article/view/40397

Issue

No. 16 (1989)

Section

Artículos