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Metropolitan Statistical Area

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Metropolitan Statistical Area A functional geographical classification of urban areas (formerly S[tandard]MSA), it comprises a large population nucleus and adjacent communities having a high degree of economic and social integration with the nucleus. Urban areas may contain more than one MSA (these are P[rimary]MSAs), and more than one PMSA (these are C[onsolidated]MSAs). See also CONURBATION; MEGALOPOLIS; METROPOLIS.

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