This city has a higher Arithmetic Density then smaller towns.
lets us understand where urbanization is occurring and the pressures people place on land in areas that are not urban but are still very densely populated.
measures the total number of people living in an area.
Physiological Density
To create room for more people, we are building up!
It helps geographers understand the capacity of the land to yield enough food for the needs of the people.
the number of people per unit area of arable land
Agricultural Density
With more cites being built, the Agricultural Density is decreasing.
used by geographers as a measure of development
measures the number of farmers specifically on each unit of farmland