Population density maps do not represent raw population data directly; instead, they show the number of people living per unit of area, such as per square kilometer or square mile.
To create a population density map, raw population data (the total number of people living in a specific geographic area) are divided by the land area of that region. This calculation results in a density figure that provides insight into how crowded or sparse a population is in different areas.
In summary, while raw population data is a component of creating density maps, the maps themselves illustrate density, which is a derived measure, rather than raw population counts.
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