Greater Cleveland

Greater Cleveland
Greater Cleveland
Metropolitan area
Country	United States
State	Ohio
Population (2020)
• Total	2,077,240
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern)
Area code(s)	216, 440, 330

Greater Cleveland is a metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Ohio, centered around the city of Cleveland. It is part of the larger Cleveland-Akron-Canton Combined Statistical Area.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Greater Cleveland is located in Northeast Ohio along the southern shore of Lake Erie. The region includes the counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Greater Cleveland is diverse, with key industries including manufacturing, healthcare, biotechnology, and financial services. The region is home to several major corporations, including Sherwin-Williams, KeyBank, and Parker Hannifin.

Greater Cleveland is served by numerous educational institutions, including Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, and the Cleveland Institute of Art. The region also has a robust public school system and several private schools.

Culture[edit | edit source]

Greater Cleveland is known for its cultural institutions, such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Cleveland Orchestra. The region also has a vibrant theater scene, with venues like the Playhouse Square.

Sports[edit | edit source]

The region is home to several professional sports teams, including the Cleveland Browns (NFL), the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), and the Cleveland Guardians (MLB). The area also supports various minor league and collegiate sports teams.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Greater Cleveland is served by the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, which provides public transportation throughout the region. Major highways include Interstate 71, Interstate 77, and Interstate 90.

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

The region is a major center for healthcare, with institutions like the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center providing world-class medical services.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, Greater Cleveland had a population of approximately 2,077,240 people. The region is ethnically diverse, with significant populations of African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans.

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