Human settlements are places where people live or establish permanent communities. They can range from small rural villages to large urban cities.
Related terms
Urbanization: Urbanization is the process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in urban areas or cities due to factors such as industrialization and economic opportunities.
Suburbanization: Suburbanization refers to the outward expansion of cities into surrounding suburban areas, often resulting from population growth and improved transportation systems.
Rural Depopulation: Rural depopulation occurs when people migrate away from rural areas towards urban centers, resulting in a decline in population and economic activity within those rural regions.