Northern Indiana
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| Northern Indiana, Indiana | |
| No. Counties | 26 |
| States | Indiana |
| Postal Codes | 46-47 Postal Code |
| Largest City | Fort Wayne |
| Second Largest City | South Bend |
| Largest Metro Area | Chicago Metro |
| Second Largest Metro Area | Fort Wayne Metro |
| Time Zones | Eastern, Central |
| US Region | Midwest |
Northern Indiana is the region of Indiana including 26 counties bordering parts of Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. The area is generally sub-classified into other regions. The northwest is economically and culturally intertwined with Chicago, and is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The north central area is focused around South Bend, Indiana with economic connections to southwest Michigan, and is referred to as Michiana. The northeast is centered around Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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[edit] Universities
The majority of Indiana's major universities are located in northern Indiana. They included
[edit] Chicago metropolitan area
The following counties are the Northwestern Indiana counties that are part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Much of this area in Indiana is known as the Calumet Region.
- Lake County, Indiana
- Porter County, Indiana
- La Porte County, Indiana
- Newton County, Indiana
- Jasper County, Indiana
[edit] Michiana
The following counties are considered part of Michiana
- Elkhart County, Indiana
- Fulton County, Indiana
- Kosciusko County, Indiana
- Lagrange County, Indiana
- La Porte County, Indiana
- Marshall County, Indiana
- Pulaski County, Indiana
- St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Starke County, Indiana
[edit] Northern Indiana
The following counties are simply classified as Northern Indiana.
