Some cities have scattered houses located several kilometers away; are they considered part of the city?

Question : May Allah bless you. If the Duzan area has some small stones or even scattered houses that follow the settlement, even if they are far away by kilometers, what is the criterion?

Answer : They are not considered part of it. They are not considered part of it as long as there is a distance between them that is not part of it; they must be connected. Thank you.