Abstract:
The study investigated the effects of urbanization growth on agricultural land in the Cyuve
sector of Musanze district, Northern Province, spanning from 2005 to 2022. To analyse
and map these changes, I utilized ArcGIS and Landsat images and google earth. I
collected and analysed data through a combination of fieldwork, reconnaissance, and data
integration methods.
The findings of the study indicated substantial alterations in land utilization patterns over
the specified period. There was a noticeable in urbanized areas accompanied by a decline
in agricultural land from 68% to 50% in 2022. This transformation was primarily driven by
the rapid expansion of urban areas due to population migration and urban development,
resulting in a 18% reduction in agricultural land between 2005 and 2022 after 17 years.
The prediction found that in 2050 agricultural land will decline to 47% while built up area
will increase 54% Considering these findings, it is advisable for the Cyuve sector to
prioritize the preservation of the remaining arable land to protect and sustain agricultural
resources in the face of urbanization pressures.
