POPULATION, MUNICIPALITIES AND SETTLEMENTS IN UPPER POLOG
Resul HAMITI, Mireme RUSHITI, Merime MUSTAFI
Abstract
This paper deals with the population of Upper Polog, comparing municipalities. Particular importance is given to the analysis of the process of population changes during the period 1994-2021/2022. Demographic changes in municipalities have directly or indirectly influenced the emergence of demographic problems. Therefore, through this paper, we aim to highlight the changes in population size in municipalities and the factors that lead to these changes.
The municipalities and settlements of Upper Polog are characterized by relatively good population and dynamic demographic developments. In this context, the study of population and settlements is of great importance for the economic and social development of municipalities, the region, and the state. The methods used in this paper are: descriptive, analytical, comparative, statistical, and cartographic, based on population data obtained from the State Statistical Office of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Pages: 281 - 294