Metro Detroit

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The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is a major metropolitan area in the U.S. State of Michigan, consisting of the city of Detroit and its surrounding area.

Detroit metropolitan area
Large Detroit Landsat.jpg
Country United States
State Michigan
Principal cityFlag of Detroit.svg Detroit
Counties
Area
 • Urban
1,284.8 sq mi (3,328 km2)
 • MSA3,888.4 sq mi (10,071 km2)
 • CSA6,701 sq mi (17,360 km2)
Elevation
569–1,280 ft (173–390 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Urban
3,776,890 (12th)
 • Urban density239.6/sq mi (92.5/km2)
 • Metro density1,104.8/sq mi (426.6/km2)
 • MSA
4,392,041 (14th)
 • CSA
5,424,742 (12th)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)

The metropolitan statistical area covers 6 counties: Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, and Wayne. The Detroit urban area covers parts of the counties of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne.[1]

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