Metropolitan Area

Region consisting of a central city and its surrounding suburbs.

metro area

/ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən ˈæriə/

The term 'metropolitan' comes from the Greek word 'metros', meaning 'mother city'.

A metropolitan area is like a big city and all the towns around it that work together, such as people commuting to the city for jobs or shopping.

What is a metropolitan area? A region consisting of a central city and its surrounding suburbs
How are they different from cities? Metropolitan areas include multiple cities and towns, while a city is typically one urban center
What determines if an area is metropolitan? It's based on population density and economic ties between the central city and surrounding areas

urban area region

megalopolis conurbation

city suburbs

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geographical urban