metropolitan areas
In 1990 Metropolitan Area was used to refer collectively to MSAs, Primary Metropolitan Statistical Areas (PMSAs; more than a million people with strong internal economic and social links), and Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Areas (CMSAs).
Here are areas of the State of Virginia that are metropolitan areas:Arlington VANorfolk, VAQuantico, VALynchburg, VASurrounding areas near Washington D.C. would also be considered metropolitan.
Regions with ample resources, job opportunities, and infrastructure are likely to urbanize as the population increases. Coastal areas, major metropolitan areas, and areas with high agricultural productivity tend to experience rapid urbanization due to the concentration of people and economic activities. Additionally, regions with good transportation networks and access to education often attract urban growth.
According to the U.S. Census, there are more than two dozen metropolitan areas in California.
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A chain of closely-linked metropolitan areas is called an "urban sprawl".
Texas has a total of 18 metropolitan areas. Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in Texas. It is also the largest landlocked metropolitan area in USA.
Most South Koreans live in urban metropolitan areas. The Seoul-Incheon metropolitan area alone is responsible for about half of South Korea's population.
Most people chose to live in metropolitan areas.
Most people chose to live in metropolitan areas.
Juan De Torres has written: 'Metropolitan America' -- subject(s): Manufacturing industries, Metropolitan areas, Urbanization 'Government services in major metropolitan areas; functions, costs, efficiency' -- subject(s): Metropolitan areas, Municipal services