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Use “region” for large geographic units and “area” for smaller ones. Also, keep your usage consistent—the “region” of one paragraph should not become the “area” of another:
There are two compost facilities located in the township area, but five located in nearby regions.
“Section” is best reserved for land sections and cross-sections:
Last year, the research team successfully mapped six sections throughout the northeastern part of the state.