Where is the world's most populous metropolitan area?
Greater Tokyo Area Greater Tokyo Area The Greater Tokyo Area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, consisting of the Kantō region of Japan, including Tokyo Metropolis, as well as the prefecture of Yamanashi of the neighboring Chūbu region. In Japanese, it is referred to by various terms, one of the most common being . A 2016 United Nations estimate puts the total population at 38,140,000. It covers an area of approximately 13,500 km (5,200 mi), giving it a population density of 2,642 person/km. It is the second largest single metropolitan area in the world in terms of built-up or urban
Chennai metropolitan area Chennai metropolitan area "Metropolitan area includes a city and it's suburbs. For the city, visit Chennai" The Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) is the fourth most populous, and the fourth largest metropolitan area in India and is the 22nd most populous city in Asia or the 40th most populous city in the world. The CMA consists of the metropolitan city of Chennai (Madras) and its suburbs located in Kanchipuram district and Thiruvallur district. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is the nodal agency that handles town planning and development within the metro area. Since 1974, an area encompassing 1189 km around