Spatial and Locational analysis in human geography ~ Civil Services Self Study

Spatial and Locational analysis in Human Geography

The spatial and locational analysis is the quantitative tool of the quantitative revolution, it is based on the Positivism approach of geography.

Spatial vs Locational analysis:

In Spatial analysis, the focus is on the spatial arrangement of phenomena that are the organizational center (node), network, interaction /flow, distance, relative distance, etc.

In Locational analysis, the following analysis is done in particular locations :

Population and demographic
Migration,
Industries and types of Industries
Literacy and school, college infrastructure

The major contribution to the spatial and locational analysis is done by Peter Haggett. He suggested five-component initially and later added the sixth component on locational analysis. The following logical sequence should be while analysis of the region:

Identifying the major organization center or nodes
Study of connection and flow across space
Study of the network along with the flow
Make the hierarchical structure of the organization center
Surface analysis should be done between nodes
Finally, diffusion down the hierarchy, along with the networks, and along the surface.

Importance of spatial and locational analysis:

For checking the project viability and scope
Getting comprehensive information regarding the project, for example, the assessment of
Industrial corridor
Bullet train
Fright corridor
Administrative structure
Backward area development
GDP analysis

Criticism of Locational analysis:

Same as a quantitative revolution.

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