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Revealing urban–rural migration corridors through edge-path bundling of historical census data in Bulgaria

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This featured graphic visualises internal migration flows in Bulgaria using settlement-level census data from 1934 to 1946, highlighting how topography and local factors shaped migration and urbanisation. By combining spatial interaction models (SIMs) and edge-path bundling techniques, we reveal fine-scale migration corridors and the role of mountainous terrain in influencing mobility. The SIM approach goes beyond aggregate district analysis to provide new insights into rural depopulation and urban growth.

Source: Environment and Planning B Urban Analytics and City Science

DOI: 10.1177/23998083251384332

Authors: Petrus J. Gerrits, Guy Solomon, Ana Basiri, M. Erdem Kabadayı

Institutions: University of Glasgow, University of Sheffield, Koç University

Language: English

Topic: Regional Socio-Economic Development Trends

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650