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What is an Area of Influence?

Areas of Influence are a way of visualizing catchment areas for a group of points. Any location within an area is closer to its origin point than any of the other origin points. They are also known as Thiessen Polygons or a Voronoi Diagram. Areas of Influence normally use straight-line distances to determine proximity.

What is an area of influence/Area of influence definition: Map of areas of influence around subway stations created with Maptitude mapping software

Areas of influence in this map show the areas that are closest to each subway stop. Anywhere in the shaded polygon is closest to the Copley subway station.

GIS Software for Creating Areas of Influence

Maptitude Mapping Software gives you all of the tools, maps, and data you need to analyze and understand how geography affects you and your business. Define territories using areas of influence, network partitions, and other territory tools.

Video: Creating Areas of Influence in Maptitude

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