Abstract
In order to clarify the features of migration according to regions, this author aims to use several indicators. For measuring quantities of migration, it is possible to use 'the total net migration rate' and 'the total gross migration' rate calculated upon sex-age specific net migration rates for the regions. And for defining patterns of migration, it is possible to devise 'general migration patterns' and 'migration patterns for major age groups.' In this report, the total net migration rate and general migration patterns are examined by shi (city), cho (town) and son (village) in Miyagi prefecture for two periods, 1960-65 and 1970-75. The indicators are calculated for each sex and region. In the attached table only male indicators are shown. Comparing the two periods, it is recognized that the number of regions which have a positive total net migration rate definitely increased in the latter period, and also the absolute value of the total net migration rate increased. In addition, the number of regions which have pattern A and B increassed in the latter period. In the general migration pattern, pattern A means that the highest net migration rate is found in the younger age group (less than 40 years) and also that the lowest net migration rate is found in the younger age group. Pattern B means that the highest net migration rate is found in the younger age group, and the lowest net migration rate is found in older age group (more than 40 years).
