Population Density and Distribution: INTRODUCTION
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