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populated area
[/ˈpɒpjuleɪtɪd ˈɛərɪə/]
noun
pl: populated areas
área populosa
1.
A region or locality with a significant concentration of people living in it
The populated areas near the coast attract more tourists.
As áreas populosas perto da costa atraem mais turistas.
2.
An urban or suburban zone with dense human settlement
Infrastructure development is crucial in populated areas.
O desenvolvimento de infraestrutura é crucial em áreas populosas.
Synonyms
urban area
inhabited area
settlement
town
city
residential area
metropolitan area
Antonyms
unpopulated area
wilderness
remote area
deserted area
vacant land
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
área populosa
Most common and standard usage
São Paulo
zona urbana
Often used when referring to city zones
Rio de Janeiro
área habitada
Commonly used in local administrative contexts
Portugal
zona povoada
Preferred terminology in Portuguese Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
the heart of the city
urban jungle
concrete jungle
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