Criteria for a City

• Large Population Size

  • as compared to other areas of the country
  • different countries, different guidelines for minimum population size
• High Population Density

  • number of people living in a unit of land
  • cities typically have large population size living in a given area of land
  • population density = number of people living in an area / land area
• Built-Up Area

  • surface mostly taken up by buildings
  • extensive infrastructure
  • equipped to provide basic services -> water , electricity , sanitation , transport & telecommunication
• Range of Functions

  • administrative , commercial , educational activites
  • manufacting industries