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Terms used to summarize comparisons between official urban–rural classifications and GHSL built-up percentages, using a built-up threshold of τ = 50 percent (see Appendix A).
| GHSL Built-Up Percentage of 250 m2 Grid Cell | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Official | ≥50% | <50% |
| Census urban land | urban agreement | urban, not built-up |
| Census rural land | rural, but built-up | rural agreement |
