Table 3. Changes in landuse areas due to urban growth in Gauteng Province.
Landuse | Area in 2011 (km2) | Area in 2018 (km2) | Percentage change |
---|---|---|---|
Water | 731.07 | 629.67 | -13,87 |
Natural Vegetation | 9,439.99 | 8,456.95 | -10,41 |
Agriculture | 4,562.51 | 4,758.34 | 4,29 |
Mine | 246.35 | 224.95 | -8,69 |
Cleared Land | 14.94 | 182.60 | 1,122,22 |
Built Up Areas | 3,175.41 | 3,917.76 | 23,38 |
Note: Negative values represent a decrease in area and a positive increase in area