Settlements in the Port-à-Piment watershed

Most of the settlements in the Port-à-Piment watershed are located along the rivers. The highest population density is concentrated along the water streams and coastline. On the other hand, the distribution of population in high-elevated areas is more dispersed and less dense. The settlements along the rivers are highly vulnerable to different hazards such as flooding and bench erosion. 

Map credit: CIESIN, 2010

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