Population Density and Distribution: INTRODUCTION

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No, population distribution and population density are not the same thing...here's the difference:


Image: From Conde Nast Traveller India 

What is Population Distribution? 

Population Distribution is the way people are spread across a geographical area. Population distribution is usually uneven and over time, changes. Population distribution can be represented on a dot map. 

What is Population Density?

Population Density refers to the number of people that leave per square unit area. Population Density can be represented on a choropleth map.  

Population Distribution Formula:
On a global scale, population density and distribution patterns can be influenced by physical factors such as: 
  • Relief
  • Climate 
  • Water Supply
  • Vegetation 
  • Soil
On a smaller scale, namely local or regional, patterns of population distribution and density can be influenced by 
  • Economic factors
  • Social factors 
  • Political factors 

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