Mapping Software and GIS Glossary

DEFINITION

What is Contiguity?

Contiguity in redistricting is the requirement that all parts of a district be connected geographically at some point with the rest of the district. Limits on contiguity by point or by water vary by state.

What is contiguity? Map of districts that are contiguous and not contiguous.

District 1 in the map above is geographically contiguous. District 2 is contiguous at a point. District 3 is not contiguous and would not be permitted.

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