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urbanized area

[/ˈɜrbənˌaɪzd ˈeriə/]
nounpl: urbanized areas
área urbanizada
1. A region or locality that has been developed with urban infrastructure, buildings, and services, characterized by high population density and concentrated human settlement
The urbanized area of the city extends for miles in all directions from downtown.
A área urbanizada da cidade se estende por quilômetros em todas as direções a partir do centro.
2. A geographic zone classified by administrative or planning purposes as having urban characteristics
The census defines this urbanized area as having over 50,000 residents.
O censo define essa área urbanizada como tendo mais de 50 mil habitantes.
Synonyms
urban zonecity areametropolitan areabuilt-up areadeveloped area
Antonyms
rural areacountrysideundeveloped areawilderness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área urbanizada
Standard term used in urban planning and census data
São Paulo
zona urbana
Common alternative in municipal planning documents
Rio de Janeiro
área urbana
Frequently used in local administration and real estate
Portugal
área urbanizada
Official terminology used in Portuguese urban planning legislation

Related Idioms & Phrases

sprawling urbanized area
densely urbanized area
rapidly urbanizing area
metropolitan urbanized area
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