Analysing Population Geographical Distribution and their Density in Irbid Governorate by Using Geographical Information Systms

Abstract

This study aims to determine the patterns of population distribution in Irbid Governorate, in the light of the results of the general population censuses for the years (2004,2015), and to indicate the extent of concentration and regularity in the population distribution at the level of the governorate and its administrative districts.

       The study relied on a number of statistical methods to measure population concentrations in Irbid governorate, and to identify patterns of population distribution, to know the extent of concentration of the spatial phenomenon and the geographical factors influencing it.

and the geographical factors affecting it, where population density indicators, the Lorenz gauge, and the concentration index were used to reach the objectives of the study.

The research found that the districts of Irbid Governorate are characterized by low population density, with the exception of Al-Qasbah District and Bani Ubaid District, which are characterized by a high general population density. It was also found that the population distribution in all districts, except for Al-Qasbah District and Bani Ubaid District was closer to equality than to concentration. In addition, the natural environment and the multiplicity of natural regions play a prominent role in the distribution of population in the districts of Irbid Governorate. The study recommended the need to take population distribution into account when setting population plans and policies, and the various development programs for Irbid Governorate.