I was in a session yesterday that discussed the need to allow for more truly local teams to develop and did some research. I am encouraged by the discussion on potentially removing artificial boundaries from the formation of loco teams. I did some research last night and found the following facts:
Europe
3,930,000 sq mi
population 731,000,000
181/sq mi
United States
3,794,101 sq mi
population 312,549,000
87.4/sq mi
It is interesting that the US is slightly larger than Europe, but holds under half the population. In some cases states are larger than entire countries in Europe.
Texas — 2nd largest state
268,581 sq mi
population 25,145,561
96.3/sq mi
UK
94,060 sq mi
population 58,789,194
pop density 661.9/sq mi
While Texas almost three times larger than the United Kingdom it has less than half the population. Contrast that with a more dense state
New York State
54,556 sq mi
population 19,378,102
408.7/sq mi
London – population
7,825,200
12,892/sq mi
metro: 13,945,000
New York – population
8,175,133
27,532/sq mi
metro: 18,897,109
Still a lower population than Texas, but it is more condensed and more similar to the UK in density. I strongly support the idea, but am concerned that we do so in a way that effectively addresses the issues of both geographic distance and population density. Its a tough task the LoCo Council and Community Council have and I am positive that the elected Ubuntu Leaders will make the best decision possible.
