title: Population density and development potential in rural Zimbabwe: an assessment based on the 1969 and 1982 censuses.
abstract: "Based on 1969 and 1982 census data, this paper examines the spatial association between high rural population density and development potential in Zimbabwe and its significance for national development policy. A 1982 grid cell density map was compiled on the same geographical frame as an existing 1969 density map, yielding an intercensal density change map.  A land classification map and a composite map of development constraints were rasterized on the same spatial framework and subjected to computer analysis.  Areas of critically high (and generally increasing) densities showed strong spatial associations with areas of severe development constraints...."
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D000351:Africa, Eastern; D000383:Agriculture; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004777:Environment; D005843:Geography; D008377:Maps as Topic; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011156:Population Density; D011640:Public Policy; D012424:Rural Population; D015030:Zimbabwe
keywords: Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Carrying Capacity; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Development Policy; Eastern Africa; Economic Development; Economic Factors; English Speaking Africa; Environment; Geographic Factors; Land Supply; Maps; Natural Resources; Overpopulation; Policy; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Density; Rural Population; Spatial Distribution; Zimbabwe