Vicinity; the area near a particular place. Often used in the pattern '〜の付近' to indicate nearby location.
駅の付近に大きなスーパーができた。
A large supermarket has opened near the station.
この付近で事件があったと聞いた。
I heard there was an incident in this vicinity.
付近住民に配慮した対応をお願いします。
Please take measures that consider the local residents.