### Question
What is the definition of nonmetropolitan area?


### Answer
The definition of **nonmetropolitan area** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 5303*:

> a geographic area outside a designated metropolitan planning area

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5303*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

