Area Scanning/ Mapping

This is the geographical characteristics of an area or location.

• Climate

• Demography

• Precipitation

• Vegetation

The first thing to do when searching/ looking for a possible microfinance clienteles or loan borrowers is to conduct ______.

• Area scanning/ mapping

• Area survey/ investigation

• Credit investigation

• Interviews

Area scanning or mapping is conducted to know the following, EXCEPT:

• Number of elite people

• Social status of the people

• Transportation accessibility

• Tourist destination sites; infrastructures such as road, etc.

It depict essential details of the area which includes number of households, barangay facilities, etc. plotted on a map. It has also legend for better navigation.

• Geographical Map

• Road Map

• Spot Map

• Survey Map

The following are the details that should be included in the spot map, EXCEPT:

• Boundaries

• Landmarks

• Road network

• People