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Thematic maps

These maps represent specific and unique themes or information.
Thematic maps can vary depending on the theme being presented.
For example, thematic maps can represent types of soils, vegetation,
crops, human populations, weather, and urban planning.
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Population map
This map represents the density or distribution of people in a certain

area. Population maps help us see where areas are crowded or
not crowded. They are useful for people who make decisions about
where to put important things like schools, hospitals, markets, and
roads. Figure 4 shows a map of population distribution in Tabora

Region.

Figure 4: Population distribution in Tabora Region

Weather maps

These maps represent the distribution of weather in a certain area.

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