### Question
How is the term metropolitan area defined?


### Answer
The term **metropolitan area** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1701x* as the following:

> a standard metropolitan statistical area as designated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1701x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING**

