Migration of ethnic groups within Cordoba province (Argentina) during political crises following the Colonial period.

COLANTONIO, S.E., FUSTER, V.

Population Review

Population Review Publications

Lugar: Clemson; Año: 2009 p. 103 - 118

1549-0955

This paper analyzes the composition and pattern of migration within Cordoba province duringthe period of the Argentinean wars of independence. Studied are the two largest ethnic groups(Spanish and Mixed) using information provided by the census of 1813. Correlations betweenmigration estimates are analyzed. The results obtained indicate that migrants werepredominately males, the rest consisting of women and children. Movement took placegenerally from town to distant localities and the proportion of Spanish and Mixed migrantsentering both areas was similar. Men, women and children migrated in comparable numbers,thus suggesting a family migration pattern. Correlation between the proportions of migrantsamong geographic units indicates equivalent patterns of men, women and children as well asethno-social categories (Spanish or Mixed). One of the main factors determining migrationcould be the political and economic instability of Cordoba following the Colonial Period.