7 Factors that may lead to dispersed settlement in an area

7 Factors that may lead to dispersed settlement in an area

  • Availability of land for settlement and cultivation. If the land is plenty, people tend to build their houses wherever they want.
  • Availability of evenly distributed water resources. If water is available over a large area of land, settlements can be put in any place one deems fit.




  • Good security over a wide area encourages people to build their houses anywhere since there is no need of staying close together for security reasons.
  • Presence of pests/diseases which discourage settlements.
  • Infertile soils which attract few people.
  • Mts/forested areas which attract few settlements.
  • Harsh climate/extreme weather conditions which may attract few people

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