1An area, region, or district — a defined place or locality, commonly used for administrative, geographic, or social groupings.
この地域は近年人口が増えている。
The population in this area has been increasing in recent years.
地域の防災訓練に参加した。
I took part in the local disaster-preparedness drill.
高齢化が進む地域では医療支援が必要だ。
Regions with an aging population need medical support.
地域住民の声を政策に反映させるべきだ。
The voices of local residents should be reflected in policy.