Defining Urban Boundaries Using Three Indicators
paulnovosad · x · 2026-07-15
They identified a highly effective rule: an area must meet at least two of the following three criteria—
- GHSL population density
- Nighttime lights
- GHSL built-up area
Additionally, thresholds vary by country and are defined by the values of that country's largest city.
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