Relationships Broader Term:  map Distinguish From:  isopleth map n. ~ A map that uses shades or colors to indicate some attribute of given regions on a map. Notes:  Choropleth maps are often used for [..]

representation of statistical data, such as population, over a specific area using colors or patterns to represent types or intensity of data.

a map using different densities of shading to indicate the distribution of different classes of data by administrative unit across an area.

From the Greek choros ("place") and plethos ("magnitude" or "fullness"). A thematic map on which color, shading, hatching, or some other graphic technique is used to show [..]

A map that shows values for whole areal units, for example, a map of population density or the percentage of households with an internet connection by local government area.

A map that uses shading, color, or symbols to convey a quantity or property for an area.

See: map, choropleth