noun
place of residence; dwelling place
A formal or official term for where someone lives; used in administrative, legal, or demographic contexts.
住民票には現在の居住地が記載されている。
The resident record shows the current place of residence.
アンケートでは居住地を都道府県まで記入してください。
On the questionnaire, please fill in your place of residence down to the prefecture level.
住居 refers to a dwelling or housing itself, whereas 居住地 emphasizes the location or area where one resides.
Compound of 居住 (residence) + 地 (place). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination transparently conveys 'place of residence'.