The Effect of Paved Roads on the Distribution of Rural Settlements in Rwandz District

Abstract

Paved road networks are considered the cornerstone of implementation of many economic development projects. Roads are one of the determinants that regulate the location of human activities, which is relied upon in determine of accessing costs. Furthermore, it leads to human interaction and activity in rural towns. The aim of the study is to identify the current reality of paved roads, as well as its impact on the pattern, distribution and direction of rural settlements. The most obvious findings of the study are: The total length of paved road networks in the study area (149 km), including main roads (40 km) and secondary roads (109 km). The resulting value of the nearest neighborhood analysis is (0.92), which means a nearly random assembly. there is also a strong direct relationship between population and roads, with a correlation value of (0.81). Although roads are good, they have a positive impact on the size and expansion of rural settlements in the study area. Generally, the research has been divided into four topics: First topic, introducing of the study area, second topic, the reality of paved roads in Rawanduz District, third topic, distribution of size and style of rural settlements and fourth topic, assessing the quantity of paved roads and their impact on rural settlements.