Migracje mieszkańców Jarosławia na początku XXI w.

Migrations of Jarosław inhabitants at the beginning of the 21st century

Summary: The recent period of political transformation (1989 - present) influenced a number of social and economic processes in Polish cities. Two negative aspects of this transformation period have been unemployment and emigration. The subject matter of the research is the town of Jarosław - a midsize poviat town (approx. 40,000 inhabitants) located in the eastern part of the Podkarpackie Province. The inhabitants of Jarosław usually migrate within the boundaries of the Podkarpackie Province (Fig. 2) - this is true of approx. 70% of those who "emigrate" and approx. 80% of those who "immigrate". Departures or "emigrations" of inhabitants are more common than "immigrations" (Tab. 2). This is true both of "emigrations" to villages located in the vicinity of Jarosław (approx. 40% of "emigrations") and to large cities. Approx. 25% of "emigrants" settle in cities outside of the Podkarpackie Province - a significant number of people in this group leave for Kraków and Warsaw (Tab. 3). In the case of "immigration", the situation is similar. The inhabitants of villages are most likely to immigrate to cities. This is especially true of inhabitants of villages located in the vicinity of Jarosław. Almost 50% of the residents of Jarosław come from the surrounding Jarosław Poviat. Immigrants from other provinces are generally people who have previously lived in cities. Modern migration patterns of the inhabitants of Jarosław are influenced by historical factors. One can observe arrivals of "immigrants" from northern and western Poland which is related to the great migrations following WWII - including the so-called Vistula Resettlement Action. People also immigrate to Jarosław from the communities of Sieniawa and Adamówka. These communities belonged to the Jarosław Poviat prior to the redrawing of administrative borders in 1975. The tendency of people to emigrate is characteristic of a clear majority of small and midsize towns in Poland. The local government in Jarosław has taken a variety of steps to revive the town's economy. Nevertheless, investors tend to perceive this region of Poland as a less developed area.

Słowa kluczowe: Jarosław, migracje, akcja "Wisła"

Słowa kluczowe (w języku angielskim): Jarosław, migrations, "Wisła" action

Prace Geograficzne, 2009, z. 121, s. 249-261.

Instytut Geografii i Gospodarki Przestrzennej UJ

ISSN 1644-3586

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