This is the 5289th most frequent Russian word.
округу
"Округу" is the dative case of "округ," meaning "district" or "region."
Used to describe a geographical area or district nearby.
Я поехал в округу на велосипедной прогулке.
I went to the district for a bike ride.
Refers to a surrounding area or region.
В этой округе много лесов и рек.
In this vicinity, there are many forests and rivers.
Used to indicate an administrative region or district being referred to in terms of responsibilities.