tätortssträckor
Tätortssträckor, which translates to "urban areas" or "built-up areas" in English, is a term used in Sweden to delineate continuous urban development. It is a statistical concept employed by Statistics Sweden (Statistiska centralbyrån, SCB) to define and map areas where buildings are closely situated and form a contiguous settlement. The primary purpose of tätortssträckor is to provide a standardized definition for urban areas for statistical purposes, facilitating comparisons and analyses of population distribution, urban sprawl, and infrastructure planning.
The definition of a tätortssträcka is based on a minimum population density and building proximity. Generally,
These classifications are crucial for understanding the spatial organization of Sweden. They help in understanding where