Spatial distribution of ethnic villages in Qiandongnan mountainous region

D. Wang, L. Guo, B. S. Wu, L. Lv

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Abstract

This paper analyzed the spatial distribution of ethnic villages of two groups, Miao and Dong, in the Qiandongnan mountainous region based on field survey data, DEM, and vector map. Five variables: elevation, slope, aspect, distance between villages and rivers, and distance between villages and roads were considered as key factors affecting spatial distribution of ethnic villages. Results showed that Miao group villages mainly settled on the southern aspect with elevation between 273m and 1256m, and the range of slope was 1.14-36.11°. The distribution of Dong group villages was on the eastern aspect with elevation between 244m and 915m and slope between 1.64°and 30.44°. This research concluded that the terrain had a greater influence on the distribution of the Miao group villages than Dong group villages. A large part of ethnic inhabitants were far away from water sources and the motorway.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnvironmental Engineering and Computer Application - Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Engineering and Computer Application, ICEECA 2014
EditorsKennis Chan
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages205-210
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781138028074
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Environmental Engineering and Computer Application, ICEECA 2014 - Kowloon, Hong Kong
Duration: 2014 Dec 252014 Dec 26

Publication series

NameEnvironmental Engineering and Computer Application - Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Engineering and Computer Application, ICEECA 2014

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Environmental Engineering and Computer Application, ICEECA 2014
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityKowloon
Period2014/12/252014/12/26

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering

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