London metropolitan area
London metropolitan area | |
|---|---|
Metropolis and metropolitan area | |
Skyline of Central London | |
Map of the London area, with the metropolitan area as defined by the London Travel to Work Area highlighted in red | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | England |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 8,917 km2 (3,443 sq mi) |
| Population (2025) | |
| • Metro | 15,100,000[1] |
| • Metro density | 1,660/km2 (7,430/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Metro | US$978 billion (nominal) US$1.064 trillion (PPP) |
The London metropolitan area is the metropolitan area of London, England. It has several definitions, including the London Travel to Work Area, and usually consists of the London urban area, settlements that share London's infrastructure, and places from which it is practicable to commute to work in London. It is also known as the London commuter belt,[3] or Southeast metropolitan area.[4]
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