Definition of hectare

hectarenoun

hecta

/ˈhekteə(r)//ˈhekter/

The word "hectare" is derived from two ancient Greek words: "hektō" and "arōrī̻a." "Hektō" refers to the number 100, while "arōrī̻a" translates to "plowed land" or "land that has been plowed for cultivation." In ancient Greece, the "arōrī̻a" was measured in plethra, which was equivalent to about 252 acres. A hectare, on the other hand, is exactly 10,000 square meters, or about 2.471 acres, which is approximately the size of 2½ soccer fields. The term "hectare" came into widespread use during the early 20th century, as it provided a more convenient unit of measurement for agricultural purposes, especially in Europe where standardized measurements were essential for taxation and land management. In some countries, such as France, hectares continue to be the standard unit for agricultural land measurement today.

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Example:
  • The farmer owns a large property consisting of 5 hectares of fertile land.
  • The national park covers an area of approximately 200 hectares, providing a lush habitat for various species of wildlife.
  • To cultivate the required number of crops, the farmer needs at least 8 hectares of land.
  • The forestry department has allocated 3 hectares of land for the reforestation project.
  • The newly established housing society has taken over 45 hectares of farmland for its accommodation project.
  • The construction of a wind farm will cover an area of around 50 hectares.
  • The environmentalist recommended that the company reduce its carbon footprint by using only 2 hectares for its operations instead of the current 3.
  • The government has purchased 150 hectares of land to preserve it as a national heritage site.
  • The agricultural research center conducts tests on different crops, utilizing 15 hectares of experimental land.
  • The landlord requires the tenant to pay a monthly rent of $00 per hectare for renting his crop fields.