Huntsville-Decatur Metropolitan Area
Coordinates: 34°39′00″N 86°47′13″W / 34.65°N 86.787°W / 34.65; -86.787
| Separate Metro Areas | Huntsville Metropolitan Area Decatur Metropolitan Area |
| Core Cities | Huntsville Decatur |
| Counties Included | Lawrence Limestone Madison Morgan |
| Area - Total - Water |
11,577 km² (4,487 mi²) 499 km² (194.61 mi²) |
| Population |
510,088 |
| Time zone | Central: UTC–6 |
The Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area is the most populated sub-region of North Alabama, and is the second fastest growing region in the State of Alabama, with 510,088 living within the CSA. It is also currently the 65th largest CSA in the country.
The CSA is situated along the Tennessee River, and is made up of two separate metropolitan areas (Decatur and Huntsville) that are usually referred to as one. The Decatur MSA lies south of the Tennessee River, and the Huntsville MSA lies north.
Significant cities included in the CSA include Athens, Decatur, Hartselle, Huntsville, and Madison, as well as Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, and Morgan counties.
Huntsville is the largest city in the area with a population of 180,105 people, and a metro population of 417,593. Decatur is the second largest city with a population of 55,758 people, and a metro population of 149,549. (All populations are based on the 2006 Estimated Population).
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