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Relationship between Population Concentration and Mixed Land Uses in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria

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  • Obongha, Ukpali E.

    (Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Cross River State, Nigeria)

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This study examined the relationship between population concentration and mixed land uses in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. The study aimed at establishing a linkage between the two variables, whether population concentration is a causal factor contributing to the development of mixed land uses in Calabar Metropolis. Map analysis with the instrumentality of the linear planimeter was used to gather quantitative data matched with census data. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were combined in the analysis. Qualitative analysis was carried out for description while quantitative analysis was used in testing the formulated null hypothesis that; there is no significant relationship between population concentration and the areal extent (m2) of mixed land uses within the neighbourhood zones of Calabar Metropolis. This was tested with the linear regression analysis and the result showed a no statistically significant relationship with the overall model fit of R2 = 0.126 which was very low. This proved that development of mixed land uses is not caused by population concentration and therefore, suggests a further re-examination of the variables.

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  • Obongha, Ukpali E., 2026. "Relationship between Population Concentration and Mixed Land Uses in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria," International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), vol. 15(5), pages 72-87, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjb:journl:v:15:y:2026:i:5:p:72-87
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