population density

noun

: the number of people living in each unit of area (such as a square mile)
This part of the country has a high population density.

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While Mexico holds 140 Tcf of unconventional gas, President Sheinbaum has banned fracking in the southern Tampico-Misantla basin due to population density, indigenous opposition, and freshwater aquifers. — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Thanks to factors like the country's low light pollution and relatively sparse population density, the stage for a good night's sleep is well set. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026 This suggests demand for family-friendly locales, a notion supported by a look at population density. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 31 July 2026 In forests, their population density reaches a maximum of about thirty-six per square kilometer. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for population density

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“Population density.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/population%20density. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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