Abstract
The stable development of rural areas largely depends on the availability of up-to-date spatial information that ensures effective management of land resources and territorial planning. In Kazakhstan, characterized by vast rural territories, uneven population distribution, and demographic changes, the use of modern digital tools that enable the integration of topographic and statistical data becomes particularly important. The objective is to analyze the use of GIS-based databases in rural areas and assess their role as an analytical basis for geographical research, monitoring, and management of transformation processes in rural districts. The study emphasizes the integration of population indicators and land use indicators into a unified geoinformation archive. Methods include landscape analysis and cartographic modeling with the implementation of geoinformation systems in the processing and visualization of land management materials and geospatial documentation. GIS methods were used to calculate the density of the rural population and to identify spatial and temporal fluctuations in demographic parameters. Results – a GIS database was formed, providing the ability to analyze the degree of settlement of rural localities and its dynamics. GIS-based mapping identified regions with high and low concentrations of rural population, as well as territorial units showing trends toward decline or relative stability in the number of rural residents. The developed structure of the GIS database contributes to the synthesis of demo graphic, land, and spatial digital values into a unified information environment. Conclusions – the use of GIS-based databases increases the accuracy and effectiveness of management in rural regions. They should be considered a priority direction for modernizing the system of land regulation and ensuring balanced economic growth of rural areas of the republic.