Jacksonville metropolitan area

Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United StatesJacksonville metropolitan areaMetropolitan Statistical AreaJacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical AreaDowntown Jacksonville viewed from the South BankMap of Jacksonville–Kingsland–Palatka, FL–GA CSA City of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL MSA Palatka, FL µSA Kingsland, GA µSA CountryUnited StatesState(s)Florida, GeorgiaLargest cityJacksonvilleOther citiesSt. AugustineFernandina BeachMiddleburgGreen Cove SpringsMacclennyOrange ParkKingslandArea • Total3,201.23 sq mi (8,291.15 km2)Elevation36 ft (11 m)Highest elevation213 ft (65 m)Lowest elevation−13 ft (−4 m)Population (2020) • Total1,605,848 (Metro)1,733,937 (Combined) • Estimate (2025)1,785,500 (Metro)1,923,377 (Combined) • RankMetro: 38th in the U.S.Combined: 35th in the U.S. • Density535/sq mi (206.6/km2)GDP • Total$129.4 billion (2023)Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST) • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)Area codes904, 324, 912, 352, 386 The Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, also called the First Coast, Metro Jacksonville, or Northeast Florida, is the metropolitan area centered on the principal city of Jacksonville, Florida and including the First Coast of North Flor