Charlanta
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Charlanta Megaregion | |
|---|---|
Charlotte (top) and Atlanta (bottom) | |
| Country |  United States |
| State(s) | Georgia North Carolina South Carolina |
| Major Cities | Atlanta Charlotte Greenville |
| Population | |
• Total | 22,000,000 |
Charlanta is one of the Megaregions of the United States, and is part of the Piedmont Atlantic Megaregion. Extending along the I-85 Corridor, the region stretches from Charlotte to Atlanta. With more than $1 trillion in economic output, it is considered one of the 12 regional powerhouses that drive the economy of the United States.[1][2] Based on projections, this region's urban areas will "expand 165%, from 17,800 km2 in 2009 to 47,500 km2 in 2060,"[3] ultimately connecting the urban sprawl of Atlanta and Charlotte.[4] Researchers have expressed concern that this urban development will create a warmer climate along the corridor and increase flood risks in the region.[3][5]
| Rank | Primary statistical area | Anchor city | Population (2020 Census) | State(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta–Athens-Clarke County–Sandy Springs | Atlanta | 6,930,423 | GA |
| 2 | Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia | Charlotte | 2,846,550 | NC / SC |
| 3 | Greenville–Spartanburg–Anderson | Greenville | 1,487,610 | SC |