Urbanization - Increase in % of population living in towns and cities

Urban Area - Built up town or city

Increased Urbanization In LEDCS -

1. Overall population growth
2. Rural → Urban Migration
3. Increased secondary and tertiary industries

Counter Urbanization -

Movement from urban areas to rural areas because of urban life problems -

1. High costs of living
2. Greater land value
3. Less space

Factors Affecting Size, Growth And Functions Of Urban Settlements -

Nodal Points - Places where natural routeways [rivers and shit] meet

They become important transport junctions → more traffic → more people wanting to conduct business there → booming economy

Agricultural Centers - Rich agricultural regions

They become collection and marketing points for areas produce → Transport links being built → more likely to become administrative centers providing High order services

Ports -

Proximity to deep waters → high traffic of supplies and workers → more transport links to hinterland [land behind the port] → more connectivity and growth of settlement