Purpose of Spatial Referencing
This page describes how residential listings appear spatially distributed across Kampala within platform-visible data. The purpose is to clarify how geography is represented through listings, not to depict residential patterns, density, or urban structure. Spatial references are treated as visibility indicators shaped by disclosure and platform mediation.
The discussion remains non-inferential and does not imply coverage, balance, or representativeness across the city.
Spatial Labels and Location Granularity
Listings reference location using a range of spatial labels, including divisions, areas, and generalized locality names. The granularity of these references varies according to publisher input and platform-supported fields.
As a result, spatial distribution reflects how locations are named and selected in listings rather than precise geographic placement or boundary adherence.
Visibility Drivers in Spatial Dispersion
The apparent clustering or dispersion of listings across Kampala is influenced by publication behavior, platform prominence of certain location fields, and the consistency with which publishers apply spatial identifiers.
These drivers shape what appears visible in certain parts of the city without indicating underlying residential concentration or absence.
Interpretive Limits of Spatial Patterns
Spatial patterns observed in listings do not account for unlisted housing, informal settlements, or areas where residential activity is present but not advertised. The dataset also represents a single temporal snapshot, further constraining interpretation.
Accordingly, spatial distribution should be read as a representation of listing exposure rather than as a map of residential reality.
Role Within the Market Module
This page complements division- and area-level pages by providing a city-wide spatial lens. It supports navigation across the market module while reinforcing the boundaries of spatial interpretation based on visibility alone.