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


### Answer
The definition of **rural area** is as follows in *23 U.S.C. § 117*:

> an area that is outside an urbanized area with a population of over 200,000

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 117*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

