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Monday, 28 April 2025

Shrinking city

Dense cities that have experienced notable population loss


Shrinking city
Shrinking city

Shrinking cities or urban depopulation are dense cities that have experienced a notable population loss. Emigration is a common reason for city shrinkage. Since the infrastructure of such cities was built to support a larger population, its maintenance can become a serious concern. A related phenomenon is counterurbanization.

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