Knowledge as a key element of cluster analysis in territorial development management

The article describes the elements of a GIS approach to the management ofterritories on the basis of cluster analysis. The basis of the analysis involvesinformation technology implemented in geographic information systems. Thecontent-based geographic information systems are the knowledge base and datawhen defining the role of the former. The paper offers set of methods for theformation of knowledge bases and the model structures of information representionin geographic information systems. Methodological apparatus can be used fordecision support in the management of territories.