Megalopolis
noun
A very large, heavily populated urban area, often involving several cities and towns.
The greater Los Angeles area in California is considered a megalopolis because it includes numerous cities and towns.
Often appears as...
- eastern megalopolis
- coastal megalopolis
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Academic
noun
A very large, heavily populated urban area, often involving several cities and towns.
The greater Los Angeles area in California is considered a megalopolis because it includes numerous cities and towns.
Often appears as...
- eastern megalopolis
- coastal megalopolis
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/3Scale of Cities
Megalopolis refers to a region much larger than a single city, combining multiple urban areas.
The Northeastern United States has a megalopolis stretching from Boston to Washington D.C.
Pro Tip 2/3Population Density
It implies an area with an exceptionally high number of people living close together.
Tokyo-Yokohama is such a densely populated megalopolis that it feels like one continuous city.
Pro Tip 3/3Urban Characteristics
Megalopolis isn't just large; it includes urban features like skyscrapers, transport systems, and cultural centers.
The megalopolis has a vast network of subways and trains connecting its diverse neighborhoods.
Pro Tip 1/3Scale of Cities
Megalopolis refers to a region much larger than a single city, combining multiple urban areas.
The Northeastern United States has a megalopolis stretching from Boston to Washington D.C.
Pro Tip 2/3Population Density
It implies an area with an exceptionally high number of people living close together.
Tokyo-Yokohama is such a densely populated megalopolis that it feels like one continuous city.
Pro Tip 3/3Urban Characteristics
Megalopolis isn't just large; it includes urban features like skyscrapers, transport systems, and cultural centers.
The megalopolis has a vast network of subways and trains connecting its diverse neighborhoods.
Pro Tip 1/3Scale of Cities
Megalopolis refers to a region much larger than a single city, combining multiple urban areas.
The Northeastern United States has a megalopolis stretching from Boston to Washington D.C.
Pro Tip 2/3Population Density
It implies an area with an exceptionally high number of people living close together.
Tokyo-Yokohama is such a densely populated megalopolis that it feels like one continuous city.
Pro Tip 3/3Urban Characteristics
Megalopolis isn't just large; it includes urban features like skyscrapers, transport systems, and cultural centers.
The megalopolis has a vast network of subways and trains connecting its diverse neighborhoods.
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How megacities are...
where you can exit into either country. Eventually, a high-speed rail network may connect the entire Pacific spine. America's northeastern megalopolis begins in Boston through New York and Philadelphia to Washington. It contains more than 50 million people and also has plans for a high-speed rail network.
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VA Finalist PIPE National...
Paulo in southern Brazil are slowly growing towards each other and will soon become a huge megalopolis I like this back because the reason the awareness global awareness about overpopulation in cities around the world Virginia is quite an interesting state don't you think I suggest that next time
Video examples
How megacities are...
where you can exit into either country. Eventually, a high-speed rail network may connect the entire Pacific spine. America's northeastern megalopolis begins in Boston through New York and Philadelphia to Washington. It contains more than 50 million people and also has plans for a high-speed rail network.
Video examples
VA Finalist PIPE National...
Paulo in southern Brazil are slowly growing towards each other and will soon become a huge megalopolis I like this back because the reason the awareness global awareness about overpopulation in cities around the world Virginia is quite an interesting state don't you think I suggest that next time
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