### Question
How does the law define rural area?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1441a*, **rural area** is defined as:

> given such term in section 520 of the Housing Act of 1949 [42 U.S.C. 1490].

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1441a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS**

