Functions of a Settlement
- This relates to the economic/ social development of a town
- Most settlements have a predominant function
Type
|
Description
|
Example
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Mining town
|
Developed to
exploit local minerals
|
Greymouth, NZ
|
Tourists/ Resorts
|
Includes natural/
cultural attractions
|
Rotorua, NZ
|
Ports
|
Located of
coasts, rivers and lakes
|
Taurunga, NZ
|
Administrative
|
Developed to
control areas (Capital city)
|
Wellington, NZ
|
Commercial
|
Providing the
needs of businesses
|
Auckland, NZ
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