diff --git a/code/API_definitions/geofencing-subscriptions.yaml b/code/API_definitions/geofencing-subscriptions.yaml
index 2f6e63e9..f7bc331e 100644
--- a/code/API_definitions/geofencing-subscriptions.yaml
+++ b/code/API_definitions/geofencing-subscriptions.yaml
@@ -816,6 +816,7 @@ components:
 
     Area:
       type: object
+      description: The geofencing area where the monitor is active. This area is specified by API consumers in the subscription request. The same area definition is included in event notifications without any modifications.
       properties:
         areaType:
           $ref: "#/components/schemas/AreaType"