Population distribution patterns refer to the way in which people are spread out or concentrated across a given area. It looks at where people choose to live and why they choose to live there.
Related terms
Population Density: This term refers to the number of individuals living in a specific area. It is calculated by dividing the total population of an area by its land area.
Push-Pull Factors: These are factors that either push people away from one place or pull them towards another. For example, push factors can include lack of job opportunities or natural disasters, while pull factors can include better employment prospects or desirable climates.
Urbanization: Urbanization is the process of increasing the proportion of a population living in urban areas (cities) compared to rural areas. It involves migration from rural to urban areas due to various economic and social reasons.