Rede urbana e cidade pequena: análise de Porteirinha/MG

Abstract

This research has as its main objective to analyze the interurban centralities of Porteirinha/MG in the context of its area of influence. In its economic evolution, Porteirinha emerged as a place for the installation of industries, commerce and provision of services, which has been happening since the 1970s. New centralities emerged, especially the interurban centralities. This is because the city is home to federal and state public administration offices, wholesale and retail trades, providing specialized services capable of serving its population and neighboring municipalities. In this sense, the urban situation and the performance of political and economic agents was fundamental for the installation of the necessary infrastructure for the expansion of economic activities, as well as being decisive in attracting investments and resources to the municipality. It is noteworthy that small cities, as is the case of Porteirinha, have their urban constitution intrinsic to rural activities, which influence the dynamics of their urban and interurban space. The research elucidated the relationship between urban and rural in the evolution of humanity to constitute the conditions for the formation of cities. In this context, the city and the urban are linked to the rural environment and this connection makes it possible to understand particular aspects of small towns. In Brazil, the political evolution of cities and their position in the national, state and regional urban network, planning elements were treated as important aspects to understand urbanization in its historical and current characteristics. This research analyzed Porteirinha from its origin, its position as a small town and the centrality it exerts in its region of influence from its centrality in the health, livestock and tourism sectors. The research was developed through qualitative and quantitative methodology, through theoretical analysis, documentary research and field research with iconographic records. The results were presented through maps, photos, tables and graphs, being important for the understanding of the centralities of Porteirinha/MG. Through the primary data associated with the interviews, it was noted that centralities in the health sector are more glimpsed by the population