The Assessment of educational land uses based on the (Time and Distance) indicators

Educational land uses and services are considered essential public services that must be provided to all members of society. Semel city has witnessed a significant development in terms of size, area, and population increase, which has greatly contributed to the imbalance in the efficiency and distribution of educational services. This study aims to evaluate the educational land uses for according to the criteria of time and distance in the year 2023. The study identified the impact zones for educational services using spatial analysis methods within the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environment, including Network Analysis and Service Area methods, in addition to determine the served housing units using Location Allocation method. The study found a decrease in the number of educational institutions according to planning standards, due to the lack in the distribution pattern of educational institutions in the study area, as well the accessibility to them by the residents of the area.