Nominal Land Valuation Using the LandPKS Application and SLLC: The Case of Tomegerera Kebele Sodozuriya District South Ethiopia Region Ethiopia

Abstract

This research study focuses on nominal land valuation assessment in Tome Gerera Kebele, utilizing the Land PKS and SLLC alongside the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques. The study aims to determine land value based on its potential, identify limiting factors, and link land value with SLLC. The research began with discussions involving woreda zonal experts, the kebele land use planning committee, government bodies, and community representatives to achieve its objectives. Spatial data analysis, including Euclidean distance calculations, was employed to evaluate geospatial criteria and classify land into value categories. Soil surveys were conducted using auguring, with data collected through the Land PKS mobile application. The results indicate that 57.8% of the land is highly valuable, 38.2% is valuable, and 4% is moderately to poorly valuable. Integration of GIS and Land PKS data reveals that 90.1% of the land falls under Class III, suitable for agriculture with moderate limitations. The study underscores the importance of modern agricultural practices, improved health services, enhanced infrastructure, and environmental conservation. It suggests using land as collateral to improve financial access and promote land consolidation.