6 Questions
How is population density calculated?
Dividing the total population by the geographical area in square kilometers.
Which department has the highest population density?
The department with 610.78 km² surface area
Which department has the least population?
Rivas
What is the surface area of Granada in square kilometers?
1,039.68
What does a heterogeneous population density imply?
The population density varies across different regions of the territory.
What is the population density of Carazo?
172.82 inhabitants per square kilometer
Study Notes
Calculating Population Density
- Population density is the result of dividing the total population of a territory by its surface area in square kilometers.
- To calculate population density, divide the total population by the geographic area.
Department of Rivas
- Population: 174,589 habitants
- Geographic area: 2,161.82 km²
- Population density: 80.76 inhabitants per square kilometer (calculated by dividing population by area)
Population Density in Nicaragua
- The population density in Nicaragua is heterogeneous, meaning it is not equally distributed across the national territory.
- The density varies across regions, including the Caribbean, Central, and North.
Comparison of Departments
- Rivas: 80.76 inhabitants/km²
- Granada: 193.32 inhabitants/km²
- Carazo: 172.82 inhabitants/km²
- Managua: 570.17 inhabitants/km²
Quiz about Nicaragua's population demographics, including the department with the least population and the most densely populated one.
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