Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area

Tri-State Area
Charleston–Huntington–Ashland, WV–OH–KY
Downtown Huntington
Charleston–Huntington–Ashland, WV–OH–KY CSA
Country United States
State West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Largest cityHuntington
Other cities - Ashland
 - Portsmouth
 - Ironton
 - Teays Valley
 - Flatwoods
Area
  Total
2,159.9 sq mi (5,594 km2)
Highest elevation
Kelly Knob: 1,512 ft (461 m)
Lowest elevation
Ohio River: 485 ft (148 m)
Population
 (2015 est.)
  Total
361,580
  Rank146th in the U.S.
  Density167.4/sq mi (64.6/km2)
GDP
  Total$32.937 billion (2022)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)

The Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area is a metropolitan area in the Appalachian Plateau region of the United States. Referred to locally as the "Tri-State area," and colloquially as "Kyova" (Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia), the region spans seven counties in the three states of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. With a population of 361,580, the Tri-State area is nestled along the banks of the Ohio River. The region offers a diverse range of outdoor activities.