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Table 1 Urban Rural classification descriptions.

From: Distribution of physical activity facilities in Scotland by small area measures of deprivation and urbanicity

Urban Rural classification

Description

Population size

1

Large urban areas

Over 125,000 residents

2

Other urban areas

10,000-125,000 residents

3

Accessible small towns

3,000-10,000 residents within 30 minute drive of a settlement of an urban area

4

Remote small towns

3,000-10,000 residents with more than 30 minute drive to urban area

5

Accessible rural areas

<3,000 residents within 30 minute drive of an urban area

6

Remote rural areas

<3,000 residents with more than 30 minute drive to urban area