The ChiPitts, or "Great Lakes" megalopolis is the name for a group of metropolitan areas in the Great Lakes region or Midwest of the United States along with Western Pennsylvania and Western New York, extending from Pittsburgh to Chicago and linked by economics, transport, and communications. The geographic trend was first identified in the 1961 book Megalopolis: The Urbanized Northeastern Seaboard of the United States by French geographer Jean Gottmann. Being that it is very close to Canada's Quebec City-Windsor Corridor, many areas in Southern Ontario and Southern Quebec (or contrarily Western New York and Southeast Michigan) can be argued as to which megalopolis they are in. It should be noted, however, that since Gottmann's original publication, many constituent portions of this corridor have suffered job loss and in some cases diminished populations. Megalopolis (Greek: large city, great city) can mean: The town of Megalópoli (Μεγαλοπολη), Megalopolis, Greece. ... Metropolitan area in Western Tokyo as seen from Tokyo Tower A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large city and its adjacent zone of influence, or of several neighboring cities or towns and adjoining areas, with one or more large cities serving as its hub or... The Great Lakes states are colored red in this map. ... The Midwest is a common name for a region of the United States of America. ... Nickname: Steel City, Iron City, City of Champions, City of Bridges, City of Colleges Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Allegheny County Founded 1758 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area    - City 151. ... This article is about Illinois largest city. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Geography (from the Greek words Ge (γη) or Gaea (γαια), both meaning Earth, and graphein (γραφειν) meaning to describe or to writeor to map) is the study of the Earths features and of the distribution of life on the earth, including human life and the effects of human activity. ... Jean Gottmann (October 10, 1915 – February 28, 1994) was a French geographer who was most widely known for coining the term megalopolis to describe the condition of the Boston-Washington corridor. ... Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. ...

Gottmann also envisaged the development of two similar megalopolises in the US: BosWash from Boston to Washington, DC and SanSan from San Francisco to San Diego. A megalopolis is defined as an extensive metropolitan area or a long chain of continuous metropolitan areas. ... The BosWash or Bosnywash or Boshington or simply Northeast megalopolis is the name for a group of metropolitan areas in the northeastern United States, extending from Boston, MA to Washington, D.C., including Providence, RI, Hartford, CT, New Haven, CT, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, and Baltimore, MD. The geographic... Nickname: City on the Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe)1, Athens of America, The Cradle of Revolution, Puritan City, Americas Walking City Location in Massachusetts, USA Counties Suffolk County Mayor Thomas M. Menino(D) Area    - City 232. ... Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United... California Population Density Map Population-density map of SanSan The SanSan megalopolis is a name for a chain of metropolitan areas in western California along the coast extending from San Francisco to San Diego. ... Nickname: The City by the Bay; Fog City Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California City-County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Area    - City 122 km²  (47 sq mi)  - Land 121. ... Nickname: Americas Finest City Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates: Country United States State California County San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders City Attorney Michael Aguirre City Council Scott Peters Kevin Faulconer Toni Atkins Tony Young Brian Maienschein Donna Frye Jim Madaffer Ben Hueso Area    - City 963. ...

List of cities

The major cities in the ChiPitts megalopolis include the following: (Note: as it says above, areas in Southern Canada, Western New York and Southeast Michigan can be considered to be a part of the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor, not ChiPitts.) Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. ...

• Wisconsin
  • Green Bay, Wisconsin Pop: 102,313
  • Kenosha, Wisconsin Pop: 92,801
  • Appleton, Wisconsin Pop: 70,087
  • Waukesha, Wisconsin Pop: 68,545
  • Racine, Wisconsin Pop: 81,855
  • Madison, Wisconsin Pop: 221,551
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin Pop: 578,887
• Illinois
  • Aurora, Illinois Pop: 157,267
  • Joliet, Illinois Pop: 145,803 (fastest growing city in the Midwest and 14th fastest in the United States)
  • Naperville, Illinois Pop: 140,106 (one of the fastest growing cities in Illinois and in the United States)
  • Rockford, Illinois Pop: 150,115
  • Chicago, Illinois Pop: 2,900,000 (The third largest city in the United States)
• Indiana
  • Indianapolis, Indiana Pop: 794,160
  • Hammond, Indiana Pop: 83,048
  • East Chicago, Indiana Pop: 32,414
  • Fort Wayne, Indiana Pop: 248,341
  • Gary, Indiana Pop: 102,746
  • South Bend, Indiana Pop: 107,789
• Michigan
  • Ann Arbor, Michigan Pop: 114,024
  • Battle Creek, Michigan Pop: 53,364
  • Detroit, Michigan Pop: 886,675
  • Flint, Michigan Pop: 124,943
  • Grand Rapids, Michigan Pop: 197,800
  • Kalamazoo, Michigan Pop: 77,145
  • Lansing, Michigan Pop: 119,128
• Ohio
  • Cleveland, Ohio Pop: 478,403
  • Cincinnati, Ohio Pop: 317,361
  • Columbus, Ohio Pop: 728,432
  • Toledo, Ohio Pop: 313,619
  • Akron, Ohio Pop: 217,074
  • Dayton, Ohio Pop: 166,179
  • Youngstown, Ohio Pop: 82,026
• Pennsylvania
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pop: 334,569
  • Erie, Pennsylvania Pop: 103,717
• New York
  • Buffalo, New York Pop: 282,064
  • Niagara Falls, New York Pop: 55,593
• Ontario, Canada
  • Windsor, Ontario Pop: 208,402
  • Kitchener, Ontario Pop: 209,200
  • Hamilton, Ontario Pop: 500,000
  • Mississauga, Ontario Pop: 700,000
  • Toronto, Ontario Pop: 2,613,900

The estimated population of this megalopolis is 54 million people. Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42°30N to 47°3N  - Longitude 86°49W to 92°54W Population  Ranked... Green Bay is the county seat of Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Kenosha (pronounced ) is a city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. ... DOT sign on WIS 125 Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Hearthstone Historic House Museum Looking east at Downtown Appleton Looking east at Downtown Appleton Looking west at Downtown Appleton Appleton is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, on the Fox River, 100 miles (161 km) north of... Waukesha is a city located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ... Racine is a city in Racine County, Wisconsin, along Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River[1]. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 81,855. ... Nickname: Mad Town or Mad City Location of Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin Municipality City Incorporated 1848 Mayor Dave Cieslewicz Area    - City 136. ... Nickname: Cream City, Mil Town, Brew City, The City of Festivals Location of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Coordinates: County Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Area    - City (97 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Nickname: City of Lights Location in Chicagoland Country United States State Illinois Counties Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will Mayor Tom Weisner (D) Area    - City 102. ... The city of Joliet is located 40 miles southwest of Chicago. ... Incorporated City in 1890. ... Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County, Illinois, USA. Traditionally referred to as The Forest City, Rockford is classified as a mid-sized city as it has 150,115 residents, while the metro area has 320,204 residents (2000 Census). ... This article is about Illinois largest city. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ... Indianapolis redirects here. ... Location in the state of Indiana Coordinates: County Lake Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. ... East Chicago is a city in Lake County, Indiana, opposite Chicago, Illinois. ... Nickname: The Summit City Location in the state of Indiana, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Indiana County Allen Founded October 22, 1794 Mayor Graham Richard (D) Area    - City 204. ... This article is about the city in Indiana, for other uses of Gary, see Gary (disambiguation). ... Location in the state of Indiana Coordinates: County St. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... For the railroad company, see Ann Arbor Railroad. ... Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northeast Calhoun County. ... Nickname: Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Wayne County Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Area    - City 370. ... Nickname: The Vehicle City, Buick City, Flint Town, Bedrock, The 810 Location of Flint within Genesee County, Michigan. ... Nickname: Furniture City Location of Grand Rapids within Kent County, Michigan Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Kent Mayor George Heartwell Area    - City 45. ... Nickname: The Mall City Location of Kalamazoo within Kalamazoo County, Michigan Coordinates: Counties Kalamazoo County Mayor Hannah McKinney Area    - City 25. ... Michigan State Capitol Flag Seal Location Location in Ingham County, Michigan1 Coordinates: , Government Country State County United States Michigan Ingham, Eaton, Clinton Mayor Virg Bernero (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 35. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Nickname: The Forest City Motto: Progress and Prosperity Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Cuyahoga Founded 1796 Incorporated 1836 Mayor Frank G. Jackson (D) Area    - City 82. ... Nickname: The Queen City Location in Hamilton County, Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Hamilton Founded 1788 Incorporated 1819 Mayor Mark L. Mallory (D) Area    - City 206. ... Nickname: The Arch City The Discovery City Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area    - City 550. ... Nickname: The Glass City Location in the state of Ohio Country United States State Ohio County Lucas Mayor Carty Finkbeiner (D) Area    - City 217. ... Nickname: The Rubber Capital of the World Location within the state of Ohio Country United States State Ohio County Summit Mayor Don Plusquellic (D) Area    - City 161. ... Nickname: Gem City Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Montgomery Founded April 1, 1796 Incorporated 1805 Mayor Rhine L. McLin Area    - City 146. ... Location within the state of Ohio Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Mahoning Mayor Jay Williams (I) Area    - City 34. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Nickname: Steel City, Iron City, City of Champions, City of Bridges, City of Colleges Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Allegheny County Founded 1758 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area    - City 151. ... Nickname: The Flagship City Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: County Erie County Founded 1795 Mayor Joseph Sinnott Area    - City 72. ... NY redirects here. ... Nickname: City of Good Neighbors, Queen City, City of Light Location of Buffalo in New York State County Erie County Mayor Byron Brown Area    - City 136. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages None Flower White Trillium Tree Eastern White Pine Bird Common Loon Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 106 24 Area Total... Nickname: The City of Roses Motto: The river and the land sustain us. ... Motto: Ex industria prosperitas (Latin: Prosperity through industry) Location of Kitchener in the Waterloo Region Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Mayor Carl Zehr Area    - City km²  - Land 136. ... Nickname: Ambitious City, Steeltown, The Hammer Motto: Together Aspire - Together Achieve Location in the province of Ontario, Canada Coordinates: Country  Province Canada  Ontario Incorporated June 9, 1846 [1] Mayor Fred Eisenberger City Council Hamilton City Council Representatives MPs and MPPs Area    - City 1,138. ... Motto: Pride in our past, Faith in our future Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Region Peel Established 1974 City Mayor Hazel McCallion Governing Body Mississauga City Council MPs Navdeep Singh Bains, Albina Guarnieri, Wajid Khan, Omar Alghabra, Paul Szabo MPPs Bob Delaney, Vic Dhillon, Peter Fonseca, Tim Peterson, Harinder Takhar... Template:Hide = Motto: Template:Unhide = Diversity Our Strength Image:Toronto, Ontario Location. ...

US Census statistics

The table above does not include: The United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. ... This article is about the Chicago metropolitan area. ... A simulated-color satellite image of Metro Detroit, with Windsor across the river, taken on NASAs Landsat 7 satellite. ... NASA image of Greater Cleveland and Lake Erie Greater Cleveland is a nickname for the metropolitan area surrounding Cleveland in Ohio. ... Nickname: Steel City, Iron City, City of Champions, City of Bridges, City of Colleges Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Allegheny County Founded 1758 Mayor Luke Ravenstahl (D) Area    - City 151. ... New Castle is a city in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; in 1910, the total population was 36,280; in 1920, 44,938; and in 1940, 47,638. ... The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metropolitan area Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky metropolitan area is a metropolitan area that includes 15 counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. ... The Nine-County Region (Metro Indianapolis Area) is an informal name to an area comprising (not surprisingly) nine counties in the center of the U.S. state of Indiana with a population of almost 2 million residents. ... The Milwaukee–Racine–Waukesha metropolitan area is an urban area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines as a Combined Statistical Area centered around the city of Milwaukee and had a population of roughly 1. ...

• Metropolitan Statistical Areas not part of a CSA (see List of United States metropolitan statistical areas by population),
• micropolitan or rural areas (see List of United States micropolitan statistical areas by population),
• or Canada (Toronto is at the centre of the Golden Horseshoe, a densely populated region in Ontario which is home to roughly eight million people, or one quarter of the Canadian population)

In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ... The following is a list (by population) of all Metropolitan Statistical Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into United States micropolitan area. ... The following is a list (by population) of all Micropolitan Statistical Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau. ... The skyline of Hamilton, Ontario The skyline of Toronto, Ontario. ...

Related terms

The Pittsburgh-Chicago Corridor is an academic Urban Studies term that describes the area running through the Rust Belt from the Mid-Atlantic to the Western Great Lakes. Manufacturing Belt, highlighted in red The Rust Belt, a term coined from Manufacturing Belt, is an area in parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States of America. ...

The Steel City Corridor ideally describes the area connecting Cleveland to Pittsburgh via Youngstown-Warren (OH), and Sharon-Farrell-New Castle (PA). Historically, these areas are known as the Steel Valleys (Mahoning and Shenango).

ChiPitts also roughly has the same boundaries as the Rust Belt. Manufacturing Belt, highlighted in red The Rust Belt, a term coined from Manufacturing Belt, is an area in parts of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States of America. ...