This is the 9254th most frequent Japanese word.
町村
Town and village.
In this sentence, "町村" is used generically to refer to towns and villages collectively, emphasizing their characteristics.
日本では、多くの町村が自然に囲まれています。
In Japan, many towns and villages are surrounded by nature.
Here, "町村" is used to discuss historical collectives of towns and villages, focusing on cultural preservation.
昔の町村では、地域の伝統が守られていました。
In old towns and villages, local traditions were preserved.
This sentence highlights "町村" in the context of discussing accessibility advancements to these areas.