vicinity · noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/
in the vicinity (of sth)
C2 in the area near a place
Dictionary example:
A number of buildings in the vicinity of the fire were damaged.
Learner example:
This centre would provide new sports and leisure premises for our town and would certainly attract young people from other towns in the vicinity as well. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)