tettstedsområde
Tettstedsområde is a term used in Norway to describe a built-up area. It's not an administrative or political unit but rather a statistical definition used by Statistics Norway (SSB) to delineate continuously built-up areas. The primary criterion for an area to be classified as a tettsted is that it must have at least 200 inhabitants and the houses must be situated no more than 50 meters apart. This geographical proximity is crucial for defining a settlement as a single, cohesive unit, even if it spans across multiple municipalities or administrative boundaries.
The concept of tettstedsområde helps in understanding and analyzing population distribution and urbanization patterns in Norway.