Locale (noun)

1. The place where something happens or is set.
2. The general location or area in which something occurs.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from italian, from latin locus "place".

Examples:

1. The novel is set in a small rural locale.
2. The movie was filmed in a variety of different locales.
3. The crime took place in a secluded locale.
4. The company is looking for new locales to open its branches.
5. The artist was inspired by the natural beauty of the locale.