What is Human Terrain?
Human Terrain, by Matt Daniels for The Pudding, renders population density as 3D terrain, so dense cities rise like mountain ranges. Compare cities and see how their density has changed.
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Human Terrain
The world's population density drawn as 3D mountains
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- 3D
What you can do
- Population density in 3D
- Compare cities
- Change over time
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Global population grids
- Made by
- The Pudding (media)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- 3D
Tips for using Human Terrain
- Compare cities of similar population to see how differently they are shaped.
Who it is for
Human Terrain is especially useful for map lovers, students and urban planners.
Questions about Human Terrain
Is Human Terrain free?
Yes. Human Terrain is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Human Terrain?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Human Terrain updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does Human Terrain get its data?
Global population grids.
Can I use Human Terrain on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Human Terrain?
Similar maps include Our World in Data, 270toWin, Census Reporter and City Population. See the full list of Human Terrain alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Human Terrain. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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