catchment area

• Zona geográfica de la que una institución o servicio, como una escuela, un hospital o un organismo público, atrae a su población o usuarios. También se usa para referirse al área de captación de recursos o aguas que alimentan un sistema.

A geographical area served by a particular institution, such as a school, hospital, or public service, from which it draws its population or users.

1. Geographic region for servicesB2formal

   A defined geographic area from which a facility, such as a school or hospital, draws its population or clients.

   Área de captación

   • The school's catchment area includes several nearby neighborhoods.
   • Hospitals often have a catchment area for emergency services.
   • The new library was built to serve a larger catchment area.

2. Water collection zoneB2formal

   An area of land where water collects and drains into a river, lake, or reservoir.

   Cuenca de captación

   • The river's catchment area covers thousands of square kilometers.
   • Deforestation can affect the health of a catchment area.
   • The reservoir relies on a large catchment area for its water supply.