Spatial patterns and influencing factors of traditional villages in the Pearl River-Xijiang River Economic Belt (PRXREB).

ABSTRACT: The spatial patterns and influencing factors of traditional villages are critical for their preservation and heritage. This study employs spatial analysis and geostatistical methods to explore the spatial distribution of national traditional villages within the PRXREB as of 2023. The results indicate an uneven and clustered distribution, identifying four distinct clusters within the region. The analysis shows that most traditional villages are located near major rivers and roads, as well as in areas with slopes less than 10°. Importantly, the distribution of traditional villages in the PRXREB is shaped by the interplay of multiple factors rather than isolated individual factors, the complex interplay between natural factors and socio-economic conditions likely shapes the sustainable develo

SUBMITTER: Dai M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007718 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature