Nature and Characteristics of Urbanization

Urbanism the term used for patterns of cultural and social interaction which results from the concentration of large population in to relatively small area. Actually we find some definition of urbanization. This are-
 

According to Collins Dictionary of Sociology 

“The social processes and relationship which the cause and consequence of the urban rather than the rural way of life”

According to G. Hurdetol the historical of urbanization

1. Extending from of time when began to live towards up until 18th century.
2. The rapid growth in the size of cities confident upon the process of urbanization.

Characteristics of Urbanization
We find some characteristics of urbanization. These are

1. Setting boundaries on urban areas that means there have boundaries in urban area.
2. Saving open space.
3. Creating new town.
4. Environment education restore on damage area.
5. Community based solid waste management.

Nature of Urbanization in Developing Country
 

The world people could reach billion people by 2025. According to some estimates 4 millions of these urban dwellers will be the residents of cities in developing counties. Most of the mega cities more than 8 million residents in 2015 are located in the developing countries.
 

Manuel Castles refers to mega cities as one of the main features of third millennium urbanization. They are not defining it by their size but also by their connection point between enormous human population and global economy. According to Castle mega cities function as magnets for the counties or regions in which they are located.
Two factors in particular must be taken into account. First, rates of population growth or industrialized nation. Urban growth fueled by high fertility roles among people who already living in cities.
 

Second, there is the widespread in migration from rural to urban areas- people are drawn to cities because their traditional system of production has destroyed and urban areas provides job opportunities. Urbanization growth rate in developing country is 2.3%, in Dhaka 7% and in develop country 0.4%.

What is the Meaning and Characteristics of Primate City?

The Law of the Primate city was pronounced by Mark Jefferson (1939). According to him if a city in a country disproportionally larger than any other cities as like London is 7 times greater than Liverpool and Mexico City 5 times greater than Guadalahara based on his observation law stated that “A countries leading city is always disproportionately large and exceptionally expressive of national capacity and felling.”
 

The Primate City is larger than any other city in the urban system and dominates all other cities not only in population size but also in its role as political, economic and social center of the country.
John and Turner

“The city which is more popular and dominant both economically and politically over rest of the cities in a particular country”

Law of Primate City
Factors that related to the Primate City

1. Agriculture Economy.
2. Export oriented trade.
3. Rapidly growing population.
4. Having colonial History.

Characteristics of Primate City

1. International familiarity for a political sub-division. 
2. Actively participate in international events. 
3. Having a fairly large population. 
4. Having a major international airport.
5. Advanced transportation system.
6. International culture and community. 
7. International financial institution.
8. A lively cultural seen. 
9. Having powerful media.
10. Storing sporting community.
11. Sports of international pilgrim.

Factors affecting Primate City

1. Small size of the county.
2. Colonial History.
3. Export orientation of the country.
4. Simple economy and political organization.
5. Duel economy.
6. Degree or level of primacy.