The term refers to the ways in which people establish and distribute themselves in a particular area or region. It includes factors such as population density, distribution of settlements, and land use.
Related terms
Migration: The movement of people from one place to another, often for better opportunities or living conditions.
Urbanization: The process by which an increasing proportion of a population lives in cities rather than rural areas.
Suburbanization: The growth and expansion of residential areas on the outskirts of cities.