Detroit

Name: Detroit
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Detroit are called:

Male/General:

Detroiter

Pronunciation:

/dɪˈtrɔɪtər/

Quick Facts

Population:: 639,111 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

From French 'détroit', meaning 'strait', referring to the Detroit River connecting Lake Huron and Lake Erie.

About Detroit

Largest city in Michigan and historic center of the American automotive industry.
Known as 'Motor City' or 'Motown', birthplace of the American automobile industry.
Home to the 'Big Three' automakers: General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
Rich musical heritage as birthplace of Motown Records and techno music.
Undergoing significant urban renewal and revitalization in recent years.
Major cultural institutions including the Detroit Institute of Arts and Fox Theatre.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Toronto

370 km northeast

People are called:

Torontonian

Chicago

450 km west

People are called:

Chicagoan

Cleveland

274 km east

People are called:

Clevelander

Quick Facts

Population:: 639,111 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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