Spatial variation of parcel size across geological units in Jordan

The median parcel on basalt is 4,613 m² against 849 m² on Cretaceous carbonates — 5.4 times larger.

Two million land parcels joined to the geological map: median parcel size, density and subdivision share on every rock unit.

In short

2,071,659 of 2,077,329 parcels joined to their geological units.

Median parcel area is 4,613 m² on basalt and 849 m² on Cretaceous rocks.

Cretaceous rocks carry 1,348,705 parcels, at 72.55 parcels per km².

Spatial variation of parcel size across geological units in Jordan — Reduced-resolution preview with a watermark; the full-resolution map (PNG) is in the package
Spatial variation of parcel size across geological units in Jordan — Reduced-resolution preview with a watermark; the full-resolution map (PNG) is in the package.

Who it is for

Settlement and agricultural geography, regional planning, land-capability studies.

Method: what we add to the raw data

Spatial join of parcel centroids to geological units (a regional geological map at 1:2,500,000), then statistics per unit and per rock group.

Product details

What you get1 spatial layer in GeoPackage, 2 CSV tables, lyrx symbology for ArcGIS Pro, a PNG map at 220 dpi, and an Arabic and English guide
FormatsGPKG, CSV, lyrx, PNG
ProjectionED50 / Jordan TM (EPSG:3066)
LicenceCommercial use allowed for you and the organisation you buy for; no resale or redistribution
DeliveryA private download link valid for 24 hours, within 6 hours of payment confirmation
Package sizeZIP 2.5 MB
Personal dataThe product contains no personal data

Spatial layers

  • geology_units_parcels — polygons, 31: Jordan geological units with statistics of the parcels on them

Tables

  • J06_units.csv — 31 rows: Parcel statistics per geological unit
  • J06_groups.csv — 6 rows: Parcel statistics per rock group

Limitations

The geological map is regional and the pattern is confounded by urbanisation (Amman sits on Cretaceous rocks); results are association, not causation.

FAQ

How long does delivery take?
Up to 6 hours after payment is confirmed.
How long does the download link last?
24 hours, and it is renewed free on request.
Can I get a refund?
Digital products are not refundable once downloaded — unless the file is defective or does not match the description, in which case it is replaced or fully refunded.
What does the licence allow?
Commercial use is allowed; resale or redistribution is not.

Metadata

METADATAD057
CategoryGeology
FormatsGPKG · CSV · lyrx · PNG
CRSEPSG:3066 (JTM)
CountryJordan