New England City and Town Area

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-001259",
  "term": "New England City and Town Area",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "An alternative set of geographic entities, similar in concept to the county-based core based statistical areas (CBSAs) delineated nationwide, that the Office of Management and Budget delineates in New England based on county subdivisions-usually cities and towns. NECTAs are delineated using the same criteria as county-based CBSAs, and, similar to CBSAs, NECTAs are categorized as metropolitan or micropolitan.",
  "abbreviation": "NECTA",
  "see_also": [
    "Combined New England City and Town Area (Combined NECTA)",
    "New England City and Town Area (NECTA) Division",
    "Principal City"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/new-england-city-and-town-area/"
}