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Hectare [ha]


A hectare (ha) is a unit of area commonly used in land measurement. It equals 10,000 square meters or a square that is 100 meters on each side.

1 hectare = 10,000 mยฒ = 0.01 square kilometers.

Hectares are often used to measure fields, farms, and large plots of land.



Homestead


A homestead traditionally refers to a parcel of land granted or owned, often for farming or settlement purposes. In the U.S. context, under laws like the Homestead Act, a typical homestead was:



  • 160 acres (about 65 hectares) of public land granted to settlers.



  • Used to encourage settlement and cultivation.



Today, the term can also mean a familyโ€™s residence and surrounding land, especially a farm or ranch.



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