Population
| Definition: |
The total number of individuals inhabiting a particular region or area. |
| Notes: |
IM human, NIM animal; /genet allowed; differentiate from DEMOGRAPHY (the statist study of population characteristics) |
| Also Called: |
School Age Population |
Population Categories.
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Rural Population - The inhabitants of rural areas or of small towns classified as rural. |
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Suburban Population - The inhabitants of peripheral or adjacent areas of a city or town. |
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Urban Population - The inhabitants of a city or town, including metropolitan areas and suburban areas. |
Population Definitions and Terms
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