Land Suitability for Lettuce Cultivation in Nariño Department, Colombia
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Description
A land suitability map for commercial lettuce cultivation in the Nariño Department of Colombia, produced in December 2018. The dataset results from a land evaluation methodology applied at a 1:100,000 scale, incorporating biophysical, socioeconomic, and socio-ecosystem components. It was developed under contract 222 of 2017 between UPRA and the University of Nariño.
Use Cases
Classifying land aptitude for lettuce using the Aptitud column on a polygon-by-polygon basis.
Calculating total suitable area in hectares for different aptitude classes using the Área (ha) column.
Mapping and visualizing suitability zones by joining the Aptitud categories to the geographic polygons in the_geom.
Identifying and filtering out legally excluded zones for agricultural planning using the Aptitud categories.
Strengths
Includes multiple suitability categories (Alta, Media, Baja, No Apta, Exclusiones legales) for detailed analysis.
Contains a geographic geometry column (the_geom) enabling spatial visualization and analysis.
Provides area calculations in hectares (Área (ha)) for each classified polygon.
Limitations
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
Source
Produced under contract 222 of 2017 between UPRA (Colombian Rural Agricultural Planning Unit) and the University of Nariño.
Collection Method
Result of validating and applying a land evaluation methodology at a 1:100,000 scale.
Time Range
Data reflects conditions as of December 2018.
Freshness
Last updated 2026-05-18 17:09:04; freshness should be verified.
Geography
Nariño Department, Colombia.
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