ANALYSIS OF THE DETERMINANTS OF SPATIAL EXPANSION IN SECONDARY CITIES: THE CASE OF KÉBÉMER (NORTHWEST SENEGAL)

Abstract

This article explores the spatial dynamics of secondary cities in Senegal, whose evolutionary processes differ from those of former regional cities. Specifically, the commune of Kébémer has experienced significant spatial expansion since the late 1970s, primarily due to drought that led to agricultural decline and rural exodus. These phenomena, combined with other factors, have contributed to a remarkable spatial dynamic. The objective of this research is to trace the evolution of spatial expansion in Kébémer and analyze its causes. The study's methodology is based on a literature review as well as quantitative and qualitative surveys. This approach has highlighted the path of spatial dynamics in this secondary city by analyzing the trajectory of Kébémer’s spatial evolution and the determining factors of its spatial extension.