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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Even in areas of the state with high population density, such as the Boise area, patients often face months-long wait times to see primary care physicians, even though most providers are already concentrated in those places.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
Only Greenland and the Falkland Islands have a lower population density.
—Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
Seoul is a city of nearly 9.8 million with a population density almost double that of New York City; fans there are embracing the deepening big-league connections.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024
The Bank of Korea, in a recent report, suggested that easing population density in Seoul could help improve the country’s low birth rate.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 16 Feb. 2024
Gaza is a small place, about six times the size of Manhattan, with a higher population density than Chicago.
—Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024
The agency lists more than a dozen, including population density, urbanization, economic conditions, transportation, cultural factors, climate and strength of law enforcement.
—Journal Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2024
With higher population density, there is more adult conflict — fighting females, tumultuous males.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
Where to Chase the Northern Lights South Greenland Greenland’s low population density (roughly 57,000 people) leaves a small human footprint.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
Only Greenland and the Falkland Islands have a lower population density.
—Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
Seoul is a city of nearly 9.8 million with a population density almost double that of New York City; fans there are embracing the deepening big-league connections.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2024
The Bank of Korea, in a recent report, suggested that easing population density in Seoul could help improve the country’s low birth rate.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 16 Feb. 2024
Gaza is a small place, about six times the size of Manhattan, with a higher population density than Chicago.
—Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2024
The agency lists more than a dozen, including population density, urbanization, economic conditions, transportation, cultural factors, climate and strength of law enforcement.
—Journal Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2024
With higher population density, there is more adult conflict — fighting females, tumultuous males.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
Where to Chase the Northern Lights South Greenland Greenland’s low population density (roughly 57,000 people) leaves a small human footprint.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023
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“Population density.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/population%20density. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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