Urban area

Urban area is a term used to define an area where there is an increased density of man-made structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. This term is at one end of the spectrum of suburban and rural areas. An urban area is more frequently called a city or town.

Related Topics:
Area - Suburban - Rural - Urban - City

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For instance Statistics New Zealand defines New Zealand urban areas for statistical purposes as a settlement with a population of a thousand people or more.

Related Topics:
Statistics New Zealand - New Zealand urban areas

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