[Population migration from village to city and opportunities for employment: a survey of three cities in North Sumatra].

Abstract

"This study is concerned with patterns of mobility and employment in North Sumatra Province [Indonesia]. Various forms of population mobility are investigated with a view toward assessing their causes and consequences. In this article, however, we are mainly concerned with rural-urban migration. The analysis is based upon a probability sample of 1,100 households selected from Medan, Pematang Siantar and Tebing Tinggi." The results indicate that "migration patterns appear quite similar for all three cities. Migrants are reasonably well educated and tended to be young, unmarried and motivated by economic reason. Most migrants come from greater distances, are frequently from urban origin and exhibit diversity of ethnic backgrounds. Those who come to Medan are more certain of a job, because urban informal employment is very significant there. In general, most migrants appear to experience significant gains in their social and economic status subsequent to moving." (SUMMARY IN ENG)