Primary metropolitan statistical area

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-001759",
  "term": "Primary metropolitan statistical area",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "A component area of a Consolidated metropolitan statistical area consisting of a large urbanized county or cluster of counties (cities and towns in New England) that demonstrate strong internal economic and social links in addition to close ties with the central core of the larger area. To qualify, an area must meet specified statistical criteria that demonstrate these links and have the support of local opinion.",
  "abbreviation": "PMSA",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/primary-metropolitan-statistical-area/"
}