Charlotte metropolitan area

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Charlotte metropolitan area, Metropolitan statistical area in North and South Carolina, US.

The Charlotte metropolitan area spans over 3,000 square miles across North and South Carolina, with Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia as principal cities.

The region transformed from an agricultural center into a major financial hub after the Civil War through the growth of textile manufacturing and banking institutions.

Educational institutions, including the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Davidson College, contribute to the intellectual development of 2.8 million residents.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport ranks as the seventh largest worldwide, connecting the region through numerous domestic and international flights.

The metropolitan area contains the second-largest banking center in the United States, hosting major institutions like Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

Location: North Carolina

Location: South Carolina

Part of: Piedmont

GPS coordinates: 35.23000,-80.84000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57

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