An outlying area is a geographical region that is located outside of a city or town's main urban area. Exurbia (7 letters) is a term used to describe an area that is beyond the suburbs, usually in a rural setting. Exurb (5 letters) is a term used to describe a region that is located beyond the suburbs, but still within commuting distance of a major city. Suburb (6 letters) is a term used to describe an area that is located on the outskirts of a major city or town. All three terms refer to areas that are located away from the main urban area.