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Spatiotemporal Evolution of Population in Northeast China during 2012–2017: A Nighttime Light Approach

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  • Haolin You
  • Cui Jin
  • Wei Sun

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Population is one of the key problematic factors that are restricting China’s economic and social development. Previous studies have used nighttime light (NTL) imagery to calculate population density. This study analyzes the spatiotemporal evolution of the population in Northeast China based on linear regression analyses of NPP-VIIRS NTL imagery and statistical population data from 36 cities in Northeast China from 2012 to 2017. Based on a comparison of the estimation results in different years, we observed the following. (1) The population of Northeast China showed an overall decreasing trend from 2012–2017, with population changes of +31,600, −960,800, −359,800, −188,000, and −1,127,600 in the respective years. (2) With the overall population loss trend in Northeast China, the population increased in only three cities, namely, Shenyang, Dalian, and Panjin, with an average increase during the six-year period of 24,200, 6,500, and 2,000 people, respectively. (3) The four major urban agglomerations in Northeast China (the Harbin-Daqing-Qiqihar Industrial Corridor, Changjitu Pilot Zone, Liaoning Coastal Economic Belt, and Shenyang Economic Zone) have annual populations far exceeding 4 million people. A correct appreciation of the population dynamics is vital to resource management and comprehensive management efforts. Making full use of natural resources and regional advantages could effectively improve and potentially solve the urban population loss problem and would be of great innovative significance for supporting the realization of the Millennium Development Goals.

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  • Haolin You & Cui Jin & Wei Sun, 2020. "Spatiotemporal Evolution of Population in Northeast China during 2012–2017: A Nighttime Light Approach," Complexity, Hindawi, vol. 2020, pages 1-12, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:hin:complx:3646145
    DOI: 10.1155/2020/3646145
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    1. Pengpeng Chang & Xueru Pang & Xiong He & Yiting Zhu & Chunshan Zhou, 2022. "Exploring the Spatial Relationship between Nighttime Light and Tourism Economy: Evidence from 31 Provinces in China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-22, June.

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