Spatial Analysis of the Suitability of Hass Avocado Cultivation in the Cauca Department, Colombia, Using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis and Geographic Information Systems

Avocado is an important export and consumption product in Colombia, its economic importance expected to increase the coming years. With vast potential territory for avocado cultivation, department of Cauca a crucial area producing this variety. However, small producers region often need more knowledge most suitable locations planting. This study seeks determine ideal areas Hass cultivation using geographic information tools multi-criteria decision analysis, set official data from different governmental entities hierarchical analytical process that allows determining intensity interrelation factors avocado. The results indicate municipalities near Popayán plateau have significant production, hierarchy process. Approximately 9.2% administrative classified as highly additional 14.2% considered moderately suitable, constituting about 700,000 hectares arable land. research provides decision-makers with valuable support improve agriculture by implementing agricultural engineering practices.