Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area

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Washington–Baltimore Combined Statistical Area
Combined statistical area
Country	United States
State(s)	Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia
Area
• Total	14,412 sq mi (37,330 km2)
• Land	14,412 sq mi (37,330 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	9,973,383
• Density	690/sq mi (270/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)

The Washington–Baltimore Combined Statistical Area (CSA) is a combined statistical area in the United States that includes the Washington metropolitan area and the Baltimore metropolitan area. It is the fourth-largest combined statistical area in the United States, with a population of 9,973,383 as of the 2020 census.

Geography

The Washington–Baltimore CSA spans parts of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. It covers an area of approximately 14,412 square miles.

Components

The Washington–Baltimore CSA is composed of several metropolitan and micropolitan areas, including:

• Washington metropolitan area
• Baltimore metropolitan area
• Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area
• California-Lexington Park, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area
• Winchester, VA-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area
• Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area
• Easton, MD Micropolitan Statistical Area

Economy

The Washington–Baltimore CSA is a major economic hub, with significant contributions from government, technology, education, healthcare, and finance. The presence of the federal government in Washington, D.C. and numerous federal agencies and contractors in the surrounding areas play a crucial role in the region's economy.

Transportation

The Washington–Baltimore CSA is served by an extensive network of highways, public transportation, and airports. Major highways include Interstate 95, Interstate 66, and the Capital Beltway. Public transportation options include the Washington Metro, MARC Train, and Virginia Railway Express. Major airports in the area include Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Education

The region is home to several prestigious universities and colleges, including:

• Georgetown University
• Johns Hopkins University
• University of Maryland, College Park
• George Washington University
• American University

Related Pages

• Washington metropolitan area
• Baltimore metropolitan area
• District of Columbia
• Maryland
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Pennsylvania

See Also

• List of combined statistical areas
• Metropolitan statistical area
• Micropolitan statistical area

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