URBAN GROWTH OF TAUNGOO
Abstract
- The population of Taungoo increased constantly. In the study area, the growth of population is caused by natural increase and the migration from nearby areas. In the present days urbanization is more quickly developed due to the immigrants from the area of countryside because of more incentive and more opportunities in urban area than that of the countryside. In this way, the number of population increased and urban area extended year by year and also the uses of land are changed. The objectives are to present the area growth of Taungoo, to investigate the supporting factors that cause urban growth of Taungoo and to predict future prospect of Taungoo. Urban area extension was caused by physical, social, economic factors and government policy. To present this paper primary and secondary data were applied. Primary data such as field observation and informal talks with native people and the responsible persons are conducted. Secondary data obtained from the respective departments.
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Year
- 2020
Author
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Naw Paw Thaw Thaw
Subject
- Geography
Publisher
- Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science (MAAS)