### Question
What is the definition of census region?


### Answer
The definition of **census region** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 13001a*:

> 1 of the 4 census regions (northeast, south, midwest, and west) that are designated as census regions by the Bureau of the Census as of November 4, 1992

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13001a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 132-VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES**

