The role of middle-cities in regional balances Case study: Middle-city of Shahreza

Document Type : scientific-research article

Authors

Mehdi Gharakhlou

Seyyed Hasan Hoseini Amini

Seyyed Abbas Raja’ee

https://doi.org/10.22067/geography.v6i11.4283

Abstract

Paying attention to centralization in development is very essential nowadays. Considering the middle-cities, this centralization becomes very important. The writers of this article have studied the middle-city of Shahreza. The research method used in this research is “descriptive-analytical.” The results of the research show that centralization of population and paying attention to the prime city in the province has reduced. Economic models show that Shahreza has an important role in industries and providing services. Therefore, the city of Shahreza can have an important role and impact in the settlement of the southern part of Isfahan province.

Keywords: Middle-city, regional balances, Isfahan province, Shahreza, development.

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