Grand Rapids metropolitan area
The Grand Rapids metropolitan area is a triangular shaped Metro Triplex, in West Michigan, which fans out westward from the primary hub city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the other two metro hubs of Muskegon and Holland. The metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,059,113 in 2017. The region, noted in particular for its western edge abutting the Lake Michigan shoreline and its beaches, is a popular tourist and vacation destination during the summer. Noted popular metro area beach towns include Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, and Saugatuck.
Grand Rapids metropolitan area
Grand Rapids–Wyoming--Kentwood MSA Grand Rapids–Wyoming CSA | |
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Metropolitan area | |
Satellite image of the city of Grand Rapids and its surrounding area. | |
Grand Rapids-Kentwood-Muskegon CSA and its components: Grand Rapids MSA Muskegon MSA Holland μSA Big Rapids μSA | |
| Coordinates: 42.9703°N 85.6691°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| Largest city | Grand Rapids |
| Counties | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,381.2 sq mi (11,347 km2) |
| • Land | 3,242.2 sq mi (8,397 km2) |
| • Water | 1,139 sq mi (2,950 km2) |
| • CSA | 8,245.8 sq mi (21,357 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,150,015 |
| • Density | 260/sq mi (100/km2) |
| • CSA | 1,486,055 |
| • CSA density | 180/sq mi (70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
The metropolitan area is home to many attractions. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located in the outskirts of Grand Rapids. Michigan's Adventure theme park is just north of Muskegon, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the DeVos Place Convention Center are both in downtown Grand Rapids. The Grand River flows through the metropolitan area and is noted for its fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.