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An Overview of Population Dynamics in Romanian Carpathians (1912–2021): Factors, Spatial Patterns and Urban–Rural Disparities

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  • Ionel Muntele

    (Faculty of Geography and Geology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Bd. Carol I, 20 A, 700505 Iași, Romania
    Geographic Research Center, Iași Branch, Romanian Academy, Bd. Carol I, 5-7, 700505 Iași, Romania)

  • Marinela Istrate

    (Faculty of Geography and Geology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Bd. Carol I, 20 A, 700505 Iași, Romania)

  • Haralambie Athes

    (Faculty of Geography and Geology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Bd. Carol I, 20 A, 700505 Iași, Romania)

  • Alexandru Bănică

    (Faculty of Geography and Geology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Bd. Carol I, 20 A, 700505 Iași, Romania
    Geographic Research Center, Iași Branch, Romanian Academy, Bd. Carol I, 5-7, 700505 Iași, Romania)

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Our paper aims to analyze the tendencies of population dynamics in the area of the Romanian Carpathians, as well as the factors and spatial processes that can explain the disparities, discontinuities and tensions of demographic evolution. Starting from the hypothesis of an existing set of well-known particularities of the three areas of the Romanian Carpathians (Eastern, Southern and Western), in close connection with the specific manner of using natural and human resources of each area, the main objective of our study is to pinpoint the significant aspects of depopulation and population redistribution. The database was established resorting to censuses from 1912 to the present time. Coupled with a typology of population evolution, a regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between population size changes through time and other variables. The results highlight the contrast between the sustained dynamic in the first part of our study period and the subsequent decline, particularly in the case of establishments specialized in industrial extraction activities. Despite all this, clear signs and tendencies of revitalization and dynamism can be observed, especially where urban and rural settlements are well adapted to the natural environment and can benefit from a significant tourism potential.

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  • Ionel Muntele & Marinela Istrate & Haralambie Athes & Alexandru Bănică, 2023. "An Overview of Population Dynamics in Romanian Carpathians (1912–2021): Factors, Spatial Patterns and Urban–Rural Disparities," Land, MDPI, vol. 12(9), pages 1-20, September.
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