Current Urban Classification Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Urban classification using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is considered an effective tool for supporting decision-making processes in relevant institutions such as municipalities. It plays a key role in controlling urban expansion, improving administrative management, accurately identifying incident locations via the shortest routes, and assisting municipalities in land-use planning. This was achieved through the collection of satellite imagery and descriptive data, followed by digitization and data entry, culminating in the production of a digital map representing the current urban classification of the Shuhada Abduljaleel area in the Municipality of Janzur—this being the primary objective of the study. In this research, all administrative and service centers were identified to ensure easy access for citizens. The study clearly mapped educational institutions across all levels—primary, secondary, and higher education—as well as healthcare centers and other public services. These results enable both local and international entities to access updated and exclusive information about each institution, government office, or public authority with ease and efficiency. Based on the findings of this study, comprehensive data is now available for the Shuhada Abduljaleel district in Janzur Municipality. This includes detailed statistics on educational institutions such as the number of schools, classrooms, teachers, and students per class, as well as data on higher education institutions, including the number of colleges, departments within each college, and faculty members per department. Additionally, the study provides full documentation related to police stations and all matters pertaining to the Ministry of Interior.