TOWNS

}A town is a high populated area, usually smaller than a city and larger than a village.}Have fixed boundaries and local powers of administration or government.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A TOWN.

}Has banks, schools, hospitals,  

}Roads/sea transportation networks

}Has business areas and markets.

}Has a place for Small industries

}Religious places; Mosques, Churches

}A place for a fire department,

}A Place for a police station and court of law.

}A place for waste management,

}A place for electricity supply and water supply

What makes towns grow/develop?

1.Towns grow due to the increasing population.

2.Towns grow from increasing industries.

3.Towns grow from improving the technology.

4.Towns grow from good health facilities.

5.Good transport system supports trade.

6.Towns grow from a good supply of foods, water, security, administration.

7.Towns grow due to the availability of land and space.