Population Distribution and Density

Key Terms

  • Sparsely populated: Few people spread out in an area.
  • Densely populated: A lot of people in an area.
  • Population distribution: How the population is spread out in a place.

Population Density

  • Definition: Measure of how close together people live in an area.
  • Formula: PopulationDensity=NumberofPeopleArea(km2)Population Density = \frac{Number of People}{Area(km^2)}

Factors Influencing Population Density

  • Climate
  • Jobs
  • Use or usefulness of the land
  • Availability of services (e.g., water, electricity, schools, hospitals)
  • Type of land (e.g., flat or hilly)
  • Good communication network (e.g., roads, phones)

Spain Population Density

  • Mountains distribution: uneven population.
  • Mountains impact: Density in areas with mountains tends to be lower.