Publications

In this work, we introduce a method to develop a population grid in a historical context. Our approach is based on generating numerous points (geographic coordinates) and delineating contours, and it has been applied to a specific case, the Valencia region in late nineteenth century. To generate points, we digitized and georeferenced the Nomenclator of Spain of 1888 (NE1888), a directory of the population entities. Besides, and using detailed building information from the Spanish Cadastre, we delineated contours that were linked to the NE1888 population entities. Population can therefore be allocated not only to points but to 1 km×1⁢k⁢m cells. Finally, we discuss the limitations and potential of this approach for historical research.

Díez, A., F. J. Goerlich and D.A. Tirado (2025). «Developing a population grid in a historical context. The Valencia region in late 19th century». Historical Methods: A Journal of Quantitative and Interdisciplinary History 58(2): 99-110.