Abstract

GAVIRIA RIOS, Mario Alberto. Structure of the city networks in the city region Eje cafetero (Colombia). Econ. soc. territ [online]. 2018, vol.18, n.58, pp.919-945. ISSN 2448-6183.  https://doi.org/10.22136/est20181241.

Based on a review of the literature about the theory of networks and city networks, network relationships are assumed as the product of the spatial interaction that takes place between cities. These interactions manifest through different flows of material order (population, goods, capital), and immaterial (information). Using data on daily passenger movement with the support of network analysis and Agraph software, the structure of the city networks of the spatial formation “City region Eje Cafetero” from the western center of Colombia is identified, with special review of integration and centrality conditions of that urban system.

Keywords : urban systems; networks; polycentrism; centrality; economic geography.

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