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The size of a population is typically the first demographic fact that a demographer would obtain for an area or population under study. In addition to population size it is important to consider the manner in which this population is distributed throughout the geographic area and to discern patterns of concentration or dispersion. In addition to examining population size, distribution and concentration, this chapter describes the various geographic units and the various community types considered in demographic analyses.
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Thomas, R.K. (2018). Population Size, Distribution and Concentration. In: Concepts, Methods and Practical Applications in Applied Demography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65439-3_4
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