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Modelling the spatial distribution of Vojvodina’s population by using dasymetric method

Krunić Nikola (Institute of Architecture and Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia, Belgrade)
Bajat Branislav (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute for Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Belgrade)
Kilibarda Milan (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Institute for Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Belgrade)
Tošić Dragutin (Faculty of Geography, Belgrade)

Cartographic presentation of heterogeneity/homogeneity in the spatial distribution of population is still a major problem in modern geography, and other geo-sciences as well. The traditional method of thematic or choropleth mapping rarely gives satisfactory results. This paper analyzes the applicability of dasymetric mapping method for the modelling of spatial distribution of population. Although it is a relatively old method, it becomes widely used following the development of computer technology, GIS and satellite imagery, and its applicability is increasing in social, economic and other sciences and disciplines. After showing the basis and development of dasymetric mapping, the authors present possible application of this method in the population distribution modelling of Vojvodina.

Keywords: dasymetric mapping, population distribution, spatial planning, Vojvodina