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Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns

LI Shujuan

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LI Shujuan. Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns[J]. 中国地理科学, 2016, 26(5): 577-588. doi: 10.1007/s11769-015-0792-8
引用本文: LI Shujuan. Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns[J]. 中国地理科学, 2016, 26(5): 577-588. doi: 10.1007/s11769-015-0792-8
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LI Shujuan. Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns[J]. Chinese Geographical Science, 2016, 26(5): 577-588. doi: 10.1007/s11769-015-0792-8
Citation: LI Shujuan. Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns[J]. Chinese Geographical Science, 2016, 26(5): 577-588. doi: 10.1007/s11769-015-0792-8
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Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns

doi: 10.1007/s11769-015-0792-8

  • Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Utah State University, Logan UT 84322, USA

基金项目: Under the auspices of Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, Utah State University (No. UTAO 1106)
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    通讯作者:

    LI Shujuan.E-mail:shujuan.li@usu.edu

Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns

  • Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Utah State University, Logan UT 84322, USA

Funds: Under the auspices of Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, Utah State University (No. UTAO 1106)
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    Corresponding author: LI Shujuan.E-mail:shujuan.li@usu.edu

  • 摘要: A large number of studies have been conducted to find a better fit for city rank-size distributions in different countries. Many theoretical curves have been proposed, but no consensus has been reached. This study argues for the importance of examining city rank-size distribution across different city size scales. In addition to focusing on macro patterns, this study examines the micro patterns of city rank-size distributions in China. A moving window method is developed to detect rank-size distributions of cities in different sizes incrementally. The results show that micro patterns of the actual city rank-size distributions in China are much more complex than those suggested by the three theoretical distributions examined (Pareto, quadratic, and q-exponential distributions). City size distributions present persistent discontinuities. Large cities are more evenly distributed than small cities and than that predicted by Zipf's law. In addition, the trend is becoming more pronounced over time. Medium-sized cities became evenly distributed first and then unevenly distributed thereafter. The rank-size distributions of small cities are relatively consistent. While the three theoretical distributions examined in this study all have the ability to detect the overall dynamics of city rank-size distributions, the actual macro distribution may be composed of a combination of the three theoretical distributions.
    Abstract: A large number of studies have been conducted to find a better fit for city rank-size distributions in different countries. Many theoretical curves have been proposed, but no consensus has been reached. This study argues for the importance of examining city rank-size distribution across different city size scales. In addition to focusing on macro patterns, this study examines the micro patterns of city rank-size distributions in China. A moving window method is developed to detect rank-size distributions of cities in different sizes incrementally. The results show that micro patterns of the actual city rank-size distributions in China are much more complex than those suggested by the three theoretical distributions examined (Pareto, quadratic, and q-exponential distributions). City size distributions present persistent discontinuities. Large cities are more evenly distributed than small cities and than that predicted by Zipf's law. In addition, the trend is becoming more pronounced over time. Medium-sized cities became evenly distributed first and then unevenly distributed thereafter. The rank-size distributions of small cities are relatively consistent. While the three theoretical distributions examined in this study all have the ability to detect the overall dynamics of city rank-size distributions, the actual macro distribution may be composed of a combination of the three theoretical distributions.
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Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns

doi: 10.1007/s11769-015-0792-8
  • Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, Utah State University, Logan UT 84322, USA
    • 基金项目:  Under the auspices of Utah Agricultural Experiment Station, Utah State University (No. UTAO 1106)
    通讯作者: LI Shujuan.E-mail:shujuan.li@usu.edu
  • 收稿日期: 2015-01-16
  • 修回日期: 2015-05-05
  • 刊出日期: 2016-10-27

摘要: A large number of studies have been conducted to find a better fit for city rank-size distributions in different countries. Many theoretical curves have been proposed, but no consensus has been reached. This study argues for the importance of examining city rank-size distribution across different city size scales. In addition to focusing on macro patterns, this study examines the micro patterns of city rank-size distributions in China. A moving window method is developed to detect rank-size distributions of cities in different sizes incrementally. The results show that micro patterns of the actual city rank-size distributions in China are much more complex than those suggested by the three theoretical distributions examined (Pareto, quadratic, and q-exponential distributions). City size distributions present persistent discontinuities. Large cities are more evenly distributed than small cities and than that predicted by Zipf's law. In addition, the trend is becoming more pronounced over time. Medium-sized cities became evenly distributed first and then unevenly distributed thereafter. The rank-size distributions of small cities are relatively consistent. While the three theoretical distributions examined in this study all have the ability to detect the overall dynamics of city rank-size distributions, the actual macro distribution may be composed of a combination of the three theoretical distributions.

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LI Shujuan. Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns[J]. 中国地理科学, 2016, 26(5): 577-588. doi: 10.1007/s11769-015-0792-8
引用本文: LI Shujuan. Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns[J]. 中国地理科学, 2016, 26(5): 577-588. doi: 10.1007/s11769-015-0792-8
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LI Shujuan. Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns[J]. Chinese Geographical Science, 2016, 26(5): 577-588. doi: 10.1007/s11769-015-0792-8
Citation: LI Shujuan. Rank-size Distributions of Chinese Cities: Macro and Micro Patterns[J]. Chinese Geographical Science, 2016, 26(5): 577-588. doi: 10.1007/s11769-015-0792-8
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