GRID3 COD - Settlement Names v4.0

For more information on the methodology and data sources used during the production of this data, see the Data Release Notes (PDF).

The spatial accuracy of the settlement names data are dependent on both the accuracy of the input data as well as on the correctness of the edits made throughout the validation process. In general, it was assumed that the field-collected data were more accurate than secondary sources. Temporal mismatches may exist among this dataset and the satellite imagery used to perform quality checks. This may lead to settlements not being identified or the inclusion of abandoned settlements. Likewise, spelling mistakes and/or mismatches may have occurred due to colloquial variations on how data points are referred to in the field.

This dataset should be considered operational; it has not been fully validated by government officials.

CIESIN, Columbia University, and its co-authors follow procedures designed to ensure that data disseminated by the project are of reasonable quality. If, despite these procedures, users encounter apparent errors or misstatements in the data, they should contact CIESIN, info@ciesin.columbia.edu.

CIESIN, Columbia University, its co-authors, and their sponsors do not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any data provided. We provide these data without warranty of any kind whatsoever, either expressed or implied, and shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of the use of any data provided.