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Grade 10 Geography essentials

Geography • Essential reference • Grade 10

Population density = population / area
populationNumber of people (people)
areaLand area (km²)

When to use it

Use when comparing how densely places are populated.

Worked example

20 000 people / 100 km² = 200 people per km².

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting the per-square-kilometre unit.

Practice question

Calculate density for 45 000 people in 150 km².

Grade 11 Geography essentials

Geography • Essential reference • Grade 11

Population density = population / area
populationNumber of people (people)
areaLand area (km²)

When to use it

Use when comparing how densely places are populated.

Worked example

20 000 people / 100 km² = 200 people per km².

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting the per-square-kilometre unit.

Practice question

Calculate density for 45 000 people in 150 km².

Grade 12 Geography essentials

Geography • Essential reference • Grade 12

Population density = population / area
populationNumber of people (people)
areaLand area (km²)

When to use it

Use when comparing how densely places are populated.

Worked example

20 000 people / 100 km² = 200 people per km².

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting the per-square-kilometre unit.

Practice question

Calculate density for 45 000 people in 150 km².