Original scientific paper

MULTIVARIATE CLASSIFICATION OF THE COUNTY DISTRICTS (COMMUNES) IN CROATIA AS A POSSIBLE METHOD FOR REGIONALIZING THE REPUBLIC

Ivan Rimac ; Institute for Applied Social Research University of Zagreb, Zagreb
Stanko Rihtar ; Institute for Applied Social Research University of Zagreb, Zagreb
Maria Oliveira-Roca ; Institute for Social Research University of Zagreb, Zagreb

Abstract

By applying factor analysis to the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics
of county districts (former communes), seven synthetic indicators of greater generality
have been produced. The classification of the districts by the cluster analysis
method came up with 22 microregions which well reflect the distinctions of economic
and demographic development, as well as the national structure of the districts. The
distribution follows in part the previous political division into associations of communes,
but with greater consideration for differences among the districts.

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Hrčak ID:

32582

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/32582

Publication date:

1.9.1992.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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