Uma abordagem geográfica sobre o crescimento populacional e a superlotação do cemitério Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte, Bayeux - PB

Abstract

Population growth leads to overcrowding in cemeteries, resulting in a shortage of burial space. Urban planning measures and alternative burial options become necessary to address this issue. Therefore, the overall objective of this study was to analyze population growth, the number of deaths, and cemetery overcrowding in the municipality of Bayeux. This study employed methodological procedures using population data from IBGE, live births, deaths of infants under one year old, fetal deaths, as well as aerial images and on-site photographic records. These procedures are powerful tools for understanding and analyzing social, economic, and environmental phenomena, allowing for a more accurate and detailed view of the studied reality. The results of this study showed that the population of Bayeux experienced growth from 1991 to 2010 (approximately 13.4% variation), and after that year, there was a decrease in the resident population by 14.13%. It is worth noting that the Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte cemetery is currently overcrowded and emits odors that cause discomfort to the surrounding residents.