Concept information

land setup > built-up area > human settlement

Preferred term

human settlement  

Definition

  • Cities, towns, villages, and other concentrations of human populations which inhabit a given segment or area of the environment. Human settlements are associated with numerous and complex environmental, pollution, and living condition problems for planning and management.

Broader concept

URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/4062

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