ANALYSIS OF THE GEODEMOGRAPHICAL CONDITION OF THE URZHAR DISTRICT OF THE ABAY OBLAST
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26577/JGEM80120264Keywords:
demography, geodemography, geodemographic processes, migration, urbanisation, socio-demographic developmentAbstract
This article examines the geodemographic situation in the Urzhar district of the Abai oblast. Geodemography is a geographically oriented branch of demographic science that studies the patterns of demographic processes in geographical space. The aim of the study is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of geodemographic trends in the development of the Urzhar district of the Abai oblast.
The study analysed the population size and density, natural movements, migration processes, age and gender structure, ethno-demographic composition, urbanisation and settlement patterns, and socio-economic characteristics of rural districts in the Urzhar District. A comparative analysis of population growth/decline rates in all districts of the region was conducted. Based on natural growth indicators, migration and their values obtained from the total growth, rural districts of the Urzhar district with a low natural growth rate have been identified. Settlements with a predominance of migration processes have been identified (Altynshoky, Barkytbel, Besterek, Naualy, Eltay, Zhanatilek, Konyrshauly, Karakol, Koldenen, Kokozek, etc.). The economy of the Urzhar district, which is focused on agriculture, has a significant impact on migration processes. Based on statistical data, a map of the total population and natural growth of the rural population in the district has been compiled.
The study showed that, although there was natural growth among rural districts, territorial imbalance was observed due to negative net migration. The results of the study are necessary for planning, managing and forecasting the social and economic development of the region.
