1. Population Distribution and Density

2. Population Distribution
Pattern showing where people live in an area
Population’s can be distributed either:
Dispersed - Scattered
Linear
Concentrated - Nucleated

3. 1. Dispersed Distribution Pattern
Typical in areas with a farm because people tend to live far apart
i.e. farmland

5. 2. Linear Distribution Patterns
Exist where the economic activities that support people have developed in a line
Along a highway or river

7. 3. Concentrated (Nucleated) Distribution Pattern
Occur where other natural resources are present
The jobs that result from the development of the resources draw people to live close
Downtown Toronto, New York

9. Population Density The number of people living in a square kilometre
Formula: Population/area
Complete the chart below:
Country
Population
Area (km2)
Population Density
Canada
China
1,339,190,000
Nigeria
170,123,000