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Spatial distribution and influencing factors of traditional villages in South Henan region based on GIS analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Traditional villages serve as significant carriers of Chinese cultural heritage, embodying a rich history and unique regional characteristics, and hold considerable research value. This study focuses on 50 national-level traditional villages in Southern Henan, using ArcGIS 10.7 software to analyze their distribution characteristics and influencing factors. The results show that traditional villages in southern Henan exhibit a distribution pattern characterized by “overall dispersion and local aggregation,” primarily concentrated in Guangshan, Xinxian, Shangcheng, Fangcheng, and Nanzhao counties, with an uneven distribution across the counties. The main aggregation zones are located in Xinxian and Guangshan, while secondary aggregation zones are found in Nanzhao and Fangcheng counties. The spatial distribution is influenced by factors such as elevation, river networks, transportation infrastructure, and the level of economic development. This study provides data support and recommendations for the protection and development strategies of traditional villages

Source: Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering

DOI: 10.1080/13467581.2025.2472709

Authors: Xiaofang Bi, Xueyi Peng, Zhaokui Zhuang, Nana Zhu

Institutions: Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan Polytechnic University

Language: English

Topic: Landscape and Cultural Studies

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,165

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Henan Polytechnic University