Urban Primacy - GCSE Geography Definition

Urban Primacy refers to the situation where one city in a country is significantly larger and more important than any other cities in the same country. This city, often called a "primate city," dominates in terms of population size, economic activity, and political influence. In a country with urban primacy, resources such as jobs, businesses, and government services are heavily concentrated in one city, sometimes resulting in less development and fewer opportunities in smaller towns and rural areas. An example of a primate city is Bangkok in Thailand, which is much larger than the country's other cities. Understanding urban primacy helps explain how some cities grow and influence their surrounding areas.