Population distribution refers to the proportional distribution of the population over available land area. It
gives a reflection of the burden to the land resources public services available in an area. Population
distribution also reflects the environmental implications of population to specific areas. Population
density is commonly used to refer to the number of people per land area (square kilometer). It is the ratio
of the population to the land area. Population density gives the average number of people who occupy are
certain piece of land. It also shows the concentration of the population over a land area. Though
population density is a good indicator of aerial population distribution, it conceals many of the internal
disparities in population concentration and its spatial distribution. People are normally very selective with
regards to the locations settlements. Similarly, certain human activities are selective in nature in terms of
location and suitability.