In 1251, a survey showed an increase to 345 households with the start of urban living although still largely rural.

For centuries, the area was largely rural and stood on the outskirts of the city.

The rest of the county is largely rural with a low population density.

The village is largely rural with little or no industry.

Each of these stations was designed to serve a large, and largely rural, area.

The area remained largely rural until a new housing development in the 1970s.

The community is largely rural and has a population of only about 700 people.

They are fighting for the protection of their largely rural environment.

The southern portion remains largely rural, with many small lakes.

The street was largely rural until the 19th century.