THE ROLE OF NOVA FRIBURGO IN THE NETWORK OF CENTRAL FLUMINENSE LOCATIONS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS 1966-2007

Abstract

doi: 10.12957/geouerj.2016.20967

This article aims to describe and analyze the areas of influence of Rio de Janeiro cities under the umbrella of NovaFriburgo - Sub-regional Centre A. The relevance of the present study stems from the changes that have taken place in Riode Janeiro over the last forty years, which have contributed in a way to change the centrality and size of consumer travelflows motivated by the search for goods and services. As an operational procedure, this study conducted an analysis ofthe Goods and Services Distribution Network, based on the methodology developed by the Coordination of Geography(CGEO) of IBGE and in accordance with the studies The Breakdown of Brazil into Functional Urban Regions (1972) andRegions of Influence of Cities (2007). Based on this methodology, tables, maps and diagrams were drafted, namely: (1)Levels of Centrality/Region of Influence of Nova Friburgo 1966/2007; (2) Urban Hierarchyof Nova Friburgo 1966/2007.