Which type of community is defined by a common living place or geographic area?

• A. Locational (place)
• B. Non-place (identification/interests)
• C. Virtual (online)
• D. Historical (noted)

Answer: (A)

Proximity and shared geography define a locational (place) community. When people live in the same neighborhood, town, or region, they interact in the same physical spaces—streets, schools, parks, and local institutions—and form social ties and a sense of belonging based on that shared place. This place-based connection is what distinguishes it from other types: a non-place community is bound by identification or interests rather than where people live; a virtual community connects people online without requiring physical proximity; a historical community centers on heritage or past ties rather than current geographic living patterns. So the definition given—a common living place or geographic area—best fits a locational, place-based community.