Map of Central Atlantic States, Regions in USA

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The Central Atlantic region, is a region of the United States.

Map of Central Atlantic States, USA

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The Central Atlanticern United States consists of nine states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia. Popular cities in the Central Atlantic region are Washington DC, New York, Dover, Newark, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Rochester

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List of Central Atlantic United States with Capitals

StateCapitalMajor CitiesPopulaion 2020 CensusLand Area (Sq mi)Density (Sq mi)Total County
DelawareDoverWilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown and Smyrna989,9481,949 sq mi (5,047 km2)480.13
District Of Columbia#N/A#N/A689,54561 sq mi (158 km2)10,801.501
MarylandAnnapolisBaltimore, Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Bowie and Annapolis6,177,2249,707 sq mi (25,142 km2)615.724
New JerseyTrentonNewark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison and Trenton9,288,9947,354 sq mi (19,047 km2)1,215.4021
New YorkAlbanyNew York, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse and Albany20,201,24947,126 sq mi (122,057 km2)41962
PennsylvaniaHarrisburgPhiladelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading and Harrisburg13,002,70044,743 sq mi (115,883 km2)285.867

U.S. Central Atlantic States Facts

Region NameCentral Atlantic States (Mid-Atlantic)
CountryUnited States of America
Common DefinitionU.S. Census Bureau - Middle Atlantic region
States & Territory Included New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C.
Number of States/Territories6
Total Population (2025 est.)65-68 million
Total Area200,000 sq mi (518,000 km²)
Most Populous StateNew York
Largest CityNew York City
Major CitiesNew York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Newark, Jersey City, Wilmington, Washington, D.C.
Capital Cities Albany, Trenton, Harrisburg, Dover, Annapolis, Washington, D.C.
Climate Humid subtropical (south), humid continental (north), coastal influences
Major Rivers Delaware River, Hudson River, Susquehanna River, Potomac River
Major Water Bodies Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay
Economic Profile Finance, government, healthcare, education, manufacturing, ports and trade
Cultural Significance Early U.S. history, immigration hubs, political centers, arts and media
Time Zone UTC -5 (Eastern Time)
Famous For Wall Street, U.S. Capitol, major ports, historic cities, cultural diversity

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