Section 56046 Of Chapter 2. Definitions From California Government Code >> Division 3. >> Title 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2.

. "Inhabited territory" means territory within which there reside 12 or more registered voters. The number of registered voters, as determined by the elections officer, shall be established as of the date a certificate of filing is issued by the executive officer. All other territory shall be deemed "uninhabited."