Urban area
Urban Area
Urban area (pronunciation: /ˈɜːrbən ˈɛəriə/) is a term used to define regions characterized by high population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas are created and further developed by the process of urbanization.
Etymology
The term "urban" comes from the Latin urbanus meaning characteristic of, or belonging to, a town or city.
Definition
Urban areas are defined by their advanced amenities, opportunities for employment, and facilities like transportation, utilities, and housing. They are regions where the rate of human-made infrastructure is high, and the majority of economic activities are in the secondary and tertiary sectors.
Related Terms
- Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
- Metropolitan area: A region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing.
- Suburban area: An area that is directly adjacent to a larger city, which may or may not offer similar amenities.
- Rural area: Areas that are not urban or suburban, typically characterized by low population density, small settlements, and a significant amount of undeveloped land.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Urban area
- Wikipedia's article - Urban area
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski