The phrase "contiguous area" refers to an area that is touching or directly connected to another area without any gaps or interruptions between them. Basically, it means that the two areas are side by side or next to each other.
Sentences with «contiguous area»
The Assembly districts consisted either of a single entire county (except Hamilton Co.), or of contiguous area within one county. (en.wikipedia.org)
A statement making the disclosure and signed by Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations said, «Another catastrophe was averted in Kaduna State and other contiguous areas when troops of the Nigerian Army arrested 7 suspected Boko Haram terrorist's bomb and Improvised Explosive making Devices (IEDs) specialists. (securitykingng.org)
Copying a single large file can be a simple matter or a complicated one, depending on whether the file is in contiguous area or split up and written in the gaps on a fairly full drive. (howtogeek.com)