Functional dependence of settlements and its demographic component in the transition phase of the daily urban system

The transition period of post-socialist cities brought significant demographic and spatial changes within their daily urban systems (DUS). Functional transformations the core, as well functionally dependent settlements in mentioned systems, had a impact on mobility population. For purposes this paper, example Belgrade was taken core most DUS territory Serbia, beyond its borders. As research time frame focus is first intercensal 21st century, taking into account social economic that period. labor force used relevant indicator functional manifestation work center direction residential settlement. A model workforce basis for researching structure, changes, determining boundaries territorial scope DUS. Based presented results, dynamic were determined, which are manifested through an increase population coverage, degree dependence participate it. Conclusions drawn connection between transformation component, factors initiate investigated changes.