Region Definitions
The Charlotte MSA (metropolitan statistical area) includes the following 10 counties: Cabarrus, NC; Gaston, NC; Iredell, NC; Lincoln, NC; Mecklenburg, NC; Rowan, NC; Union, NC; Chester, SC; Lancaster, SC; and York, SC.
The Centralina Region includes the following 9 counties in North Carolina: Anson, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union.
The Charlotte Business Alliance Mega-region consists of the following 15 Counties: Alexander, NC; Cabarrus, NC; Catawba, NC; Cleveland, NC; Gaston, NC; Iredell, NC; Lincoln, NC; Mecklenburg, NC; Rowan, NC; Stanly, NC; Union, NC; Chester, SC; Chesterfield, SC; Lancaster, SC; and York, SC.
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