Urbanisation Dynamics in West Africa 1950–2010
François Moriconi-Ébrard, Dominique Harre, Philipp Heinrigs
Abstract
François Moriconi-Ébrard, Dominique Harre, Philipp Heinrigs
Abstract
In 1950, there were only 152 urban agglomerations in West Africa. Since then, the number of agglomerations has increased to almost 2 000 town and cities which are home to 41% of the region’s total population.
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In 1950, there were only 152 urban agglomerations in West Africa. Since then, the number of agglomerations has increased to almost 2 000 town and cities which are home to 41% of the region’s total population.
Key concepts: Urban agglomeration, Urbanization, Geography, Population, Economic geography, Geolocation, Regional science, Economic growth