Urban Density

Definition

Urban density refers to the concentration of people living in a given area, usually measured by the number of individuals per square kilometer. It indicates how closely packed a city's population is and can affect various aspects such as transportation, infrastructure, and quality of life.

Related terms

Megacity: A megacity is an urban area with more than 10 million residents. It represents extreme urban density due to its large population size.

Suburbanization: Suburbanization refers to the outward expansion of cities into surrounding areas, resulting in lower urban densities as people move away from densely populated city centers.

Sprawl: Sprawl refers to the unplanned and uncontrolled spread of development into rural areas around a city. It often leads to low-density neighborhoods with increased car dependency.