STUDY ON INFLUENCING FACTORS AND PROTECTION MODE OF SPATIAL PATTERN OF TRADITIONAL VILLAGES IN SHANANXI PROVINCE
Focusing on 484 national level traditional villages in Shaanxi province,this research aimes to quantitatively identify their spatial patterns and influencing factors,so as to play a crucial role in preserving the historical and cultural heritage of these villages and promoting their revitalization.The spatial analysis methods,supported by GIS and SPSS,were employed to analyze spatial density,spatial correlation,spatial distribution equilibrium,and the correlation and heterogeneity between influencing factors and their spatial distribution.The study findings were listed as follows.(1)The geographical concentration index(G)of traditional villages in Shaanxi was 18.582,and the imbalance index(S)was 0.688,indicating a higher concentration in 107 cities(districts)and counties.However,this distribution showed imbalance characteristics.(2)Specifically,there was an evident trend of villages gathering in the eastern region and gradually spreading towards the central and western areas.Districts and counties such as Hanbin,Suide,Mizhi,Heyang,and Xunyang were the primary concentrations.(3)The Wuding River basin in the eastern part of northern Shaanxi,the Weihe River basin in the eastern part of Guanzhong,and the Hanjiang River basin in the central part of southern Shaanxi represented three core areas with high population density.Additionally,the Jinghe River and Jialing River were secondary core areas with substantial village distributions.(4)The Moran's I index of traditional villages was 0.63,with a significant spatial positive correlation indicated by a Z value of 5.2.(5)The overall spatial distribution of traditional villages displayed a distinct preference for lower altitudes,gentle slopes,proximity to rivers,underdeveloped infrastructure,limited transportation,and low population density.In conclusion,the generation of traditional villages in Shaanxi province is primarily driven by natural environmental factors such as elevation,slope,and river proximity.However,their composition and evolution are constrained by socioeconomic factors like economy,transportation,and population.