Dense populations refer to areas where there is a high concentration of people living within a given space. These areas typically have a large population relative to their size.
Related terms
Overpopulation: When an area has more people than its resources can support sustainably.
Megacity: A term used for cities with extremely high population densities usually exceeding 10 million inhabitants.
Urbanization: The process by which an increasing percentage of the population lives in urban areas compared to rural areas.