Factors influencing rural settlement include availability of Natural Resources, topography of the land, climate, transportation networks, economic opportunities (such as agriculture or industry), government policies, and cultural or social factors. These elements can all impact the location and growth of rural settlements.
water supply, flood avoidance, food supply, land relief
the three main factors affecting rural settlements are:- (i) physical factors like topography, soil and water (ii) economic factor (iii) social factor
The study of settlement patterns is often referred to as settlement geography or human geography. It involves analyzing how human populations distribute themselves across different areas, including the factors influencing location choices, land use, and the development of urban and rural spaces. This field examines the relationships between people and their environments, considering social, economic, and cultural dimensions.
Lallan Singh has written: 'Rural settlement geography' -- subject(s): Land settlement, Rural development
Cape Town is a urban settlement
is strand a rural or urban settlement
An urban settlement is a city or metrapolis which contains a whole lot of houses that are mashed up while a rural area is an isolated or out in the country place which does not contain as much people as the urban settlement.
Rural Settlement reffers to Villages-Hamlets set in English countryside.
Bhajan Lal has written: 'Settlement pattern & rural land use in Shekhawati (Raj.)' -- subject(s): Case studies, Land settlement, Land use, Rural, Rural Land use
Some influencing factors for locating settlements include access to water sources, availability of natural resources, topography of the land, proximity to transportation routes, climate and weather conditions, and strategic defense considerations. Additionally, cultural and historical factors, economic opportunities, and government policies can also play a role in settlement location.
A sparsely settled area (non clustered)
village.