Mwanza (Tanzania) - Population Density and Distribution Map (ESA EO4SD-Urban)

The Population Distribution and Density product contains spatial explicit information about population distribution changes at a certain degree, within the Core Urban Districts of Mwanza. The following eight classes are identified, based on a frequency distribution analysis of the changes that occur: Unchanged Population Distribution; Up to –100% decrease; Up to 200% increase; 201% - 400% increase; 401% - 600% increase; 601% - 800% increase; 801% - 1000% increase; More than 1000% increase. The Population Distribution and Density product is estimated for all objects which belong to the residential class (LULC class 11), using 4 different data sources: LULC Product, official population census data from 2002, Soil Sealing layer and Administrative Boundaries.