Urban areas refer to densely populated regions characterized by high population density, advanced infrastructure, and diverse economic activities. These areas typically include cities or towns with significant non-agricultural economic sectors.
Related terms
Migration: Migration is the movement of people from one place to another. In this context, it specifically refers to the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas during industrialization.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure consists of basic physical structures necessary for the functioning and development of a society or region. This includes roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, etc.
Urbanization: Urbanization is the process by which an increasing proportion of a country's population resides in urban areas rather than rural ones. It involves both natural population growth within cities and migration from rural to urban areas.