Huntsville–Decatur combined statistical area
The Huntsville–Decatur–Albertville, Alabama, combined statistical area is the most populated sub-region of North Alabama, and is the second largest combined statistical area in the State of Alabama after Birmingham. The Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville CSA had a total of 879,315 people in 2022 and ranks 68th in the country.
Huntsville–Decatur combined statistical area
I-565 passing by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
North Alabama is a region of the U.S. state of Alabama. Several geographic definitions for the area exist, with all descriptions including the nine counties of Alabama's Tennessee Valley region. The North Alabama Industrial Development Association also lists Cherokee, Cullman, Franklin, and Winston counties in the region. The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association expands the definition further to include Blount, Etowah, and Marion counties.
Little River Canyon is a distinct feature of North Alabama’s Cumberland Plateau region.
A view of Downtown Huntsville, The largest city in North Alabama
Downtown Madison, The Second largest city in North Alabama
Decatur seen from the Tennessee River, is the third largest city in North Alabama