Análisis del crecimiento urbano y poblacional de la ciudad de Cuenca desde 1950 hasta 2010 a partir de la teoría neomalthusiana

Abstract

The Neomalthusian theory points out that the excess population in a certain territory decreases the quality of life of its inhabitants, as well as generates an impact on the environment. For this reason, this theory provides us with a series of techniques and tools in the analysis to find, analyze and contrast the main data collected on the urban and population growth of the city of Cuenca from 1950 to 2010. In other words, it seeks the unprecedented application of the theory in the city to determine if it is overpopulated. In this sense, the study area is considered to be the Cuenca canton, with emphasis on its urban part. As a result of the analysis, according to theory, Cuenca exceeded its population carrying capacity, that is, it is overpopulated. This can be corroborated both by the analysis of the data as well as by the causality of historical events in Cuenca in the indicated period. For this reason, some recommendations are suggested that can motivate the awareness of Cuenca society on these issues to understand the consequences of urban and population growth.