Term: Population Density Rule

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-12-15

Definition:

A census definition used to distinguish between urban and rural areas. "Urban" represents continually built up areas with a population concentration of at least 1,000 and a population density of 400 persons or more per square kilometre (per 256 acres) based on the previous census. Areas with less than 400 persons per square kilometre are designated as "rural" areas.

Related concepts 

• Urban / Rural Definitions

Related terms 

• Rural Area
• Statistics Canada
• Urban Area

References 

• Roos LL, Traverse D, Turner D. Delivering prevention: the role of public programs in delivering care to high-risk populations. Med Care 1999;37(6 Suppl):JS264-JS278. [Abstract] (View)

Term used in 

• Finlayson GS, Forget E, Ekuma O, Derksen S, Bond R, Martens P, De Coster C. Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step--Population-Based Funding. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)