The factors like climatic conditions, fertility of the soil, altitude and slope of the land, irrigational facilities, natural resources, government policies, etc. affect rural land use.
For example, the land with a gentle slope is not used for residential purposes but is used for step farming.
The factors affecting urban land use:
The factors like location of land, natural resources, housing development policies of the government, transportation routes, industrialization, trade and commerce, entertainment facilities, government policies, etc. affect urban land use.