Density of settlement in m2 of total site area per person
Density of settlement in m2 of total site area per person
The total site area per person includes shelter plots, and the space needed for roads, footpaths, schools, sanitation, firebreaks, markets, distribution areas etc. In longer-term settlements, space for gardening is also included
Unit Description:
m2/person
Numerator:
Total site area in m2
Denominator:
Total nb of person
Disaggregation:
N/A
Threshold / Standard:
<15 15-30 31-45 >45
General guidance:
In high-density settlements the significance of WASH problems tends to be greater. Person-to-person contact and the likelihood of disease transmission increases, and the space available for WASH facilities and for people to practice hygiene comfortably and safely is reduced
Guidance for pre-crisis/baseline:
N/A
Data Sources:
Key informant
Comments:
N/A