Evaluation of Physical, Spatial and Demographic Expansions in Ilam City from 1956 to 2016

The physical and spatial expansion of cities, which often taken place without planning, caused numerous environmental, health, economic social problems. This study investigates the physical, spatial, demographic development Ilam city in Iran for over 60 years. To achieve these goals, library studies, data analysis, field studies were applied. process its changes from 1956 to 2016 has been presented, then, spatial-physical is evaluated. results showed that several factors had impacted Ilam. highest growth was observed between 1976 1986. Also, more horizontal. show correlation, intensity, extension, mechanism conversion land-use change embody expansion.