rural area; farming district
Refers to the countryside or agricultural regions, often contrasted with 都市部 (urban area).
See also: 都市部
Depopulation is progressing in rural areas.
彼は農村部で育った。
He grew up in a farming area.
Compound of 農村 (のうそん, 'farming village') + 部 (ぶ, 'part' or 'area').