Territory, territoriality and border: the problem of municipal limits and its unfolding in Belém - PA

Abstract

This paper discusses the problem of city limits of Belém to the concepts of territory and territoriality border. It shows that inaccuracies and inadequacies in the laws establishing the border limits of Belém with other cities have resulted in conflicts of maps, public management, beyond the division of occupations/housing, causing several problems to cities managers, and especially to residents of conflicting areas. By analyzing studies conducted by public authorities with the aim of redefining the limits, we reveal that such studies are incomplete and fail not to consider aspects concerning territoriality of the groups involved in the issue. Assuming that the definition of boundaries is much more than a matter of mapping technique, although this is important, argues that the proposition of new municipal limits should consider the concepts of territory and territoriality and border present the methodology developed by the paper’s authors whom are technicians of the City Development Company of Belém.

Keywords:
Territory; Territoriality; Borders; City limits of Belém