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urban area (1) As used by the U.S.Census Bureau,the term refers to all areas that are urban.Since the 2000 census,that includes urban clusters and urbanized areas.An urban cluster is a densely settled territory with more than 2,500 people but less than 50,000.An urbanized area is one “consisting of a central place(s) and adjacent territory with a general population density of at least 1,000 people per square mile of land area that together have a minimum residential population of at least 50,000 people.”(2) The Census Bureau's definition of “urban area”has changed several times in the past. If researching a particular subject that uses the term,it may be important to find the definition in effect at the time the book or article was written. (3) In popular speech,any densely populated area of a city or town. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To be housed on Sony's existing facility in Tuas, the plant will have a built-up area of about 12,200 square metres. It's a hell of a difference driving the same tank in a built-up area in Lebanon, when a trained guerrilla with an effective anti-tank weapon can lurk behind every corner. A brand-new house goes on the market this weekend in the neighborhood near Eugene's Laurelwood Golf Course, and that's unusual enough in a built-up area of mostly older homes. |
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