Urban hierarchy Activity
Links to each level in the Hierarchy
Hamlet -- Village
-- Town -- City
-- Primate City
The Urban Hierarchy
Hamlet: has a population of less than 500 people and only
a crossroads store.
Village: has between 500 and 2500 people and specializes in one economic activity
Town: has between 2500 and 20,000 people and is often a government center and has a number of specialized activities
City: has between 20,000 and one million people. These communities are regional government and trade centers
Primate City: a city twice as large as any other city in its country and is the center of government, trade, and culture.
For a map showing the locations of all these communities go here.
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A Hamlet is any place with less than 500 people and a good or service is provided for them. Many times a hamlet is nothing more than a crossroads store and one or two homes near the store. Togo, a small crossroads community 35 miles north of Nashwauk, Minnesota, is an example of just such a community. Here you have a picture of the Junction Bar at the crossroads of Minnesota Highway 65 and Highway One. The Junction Bar serves many functions for the citizens of Togo..... |
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Links to each level of the Hierarchy
Hamlet -- Village
-- Town -- City
-- Primate City