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Central cities

Scope note

Largest core areas within the incorporated limits of metropolitan areas; often used to distinguish the center from the suburban or newer outlying sections of metropolitan areas; generally excludes the central business district and inner city sections.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000861

Equivalent Terms used

central city

Created

13yrs ago

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