Industrial city

Industrial city or industrial town refers to a town or city in which the municipal economy, at least historically, is centered around industry, with important factories or other production facilities in the town. It has been part of most countries' industrialization process. Air pollution and toxic waste have contributed to the lower life expectancy in many industrial cities. Industrial cities are distinguished from port cities or other transportation hubs, which deal in services.

Industrial city

Industrial city or industrial town refers to a town or city in which the municipal economy, at least historically, is centered around industry, with important factories or other production facilities in the town. It has been part of most countries' industrialization process. Air pollution and toxic waste have contributed to the lower life expectancy in many industrial cities. Industrial cities are distinguished from port cities or other transportation hubs, which deal in services.