ARIQUEMES-RO: TERRITORIAL FORMATION AND URBANIZATION
Urbanization, Territorial Formation, Migration, Urban Infrastructure, Ariquemes.
This study aims to investigate the territorial formation and urbanization process of Ariquemes,
in Rondonia, analyzing the impacts of population migration and urban infrastructure on the
configuration of urban space. The research is based on the hypothesis that the city's rapid growth
occurred in a disorderly manner due to intense migration and the lack of proper planning. How
have territorial and urban dynamics shaped Ariquemes over time? To answer this question, a
qualitative approach was adopted, based on bibliographic and documentary research, including
text analysis, cartographic map production, and image collection of the studied locations. The
results indicate that Ariquemes' urban expansion was driven by migratory flows associated with
the region's economic exploitation, particularly within the agricultural colonization context,
leading to challenges in providing basic infrastructure and public services. It was observed that
the absence of effective urban planning policies resulted in uneven growth, with areas lacking
adequate infrastructure and planning. The study highlights the need for investments in territorial
planning and public policies aimed at sustainable development, ensuring balanced urban growth
and improving the population's quality of life.