Columbia County, Florida

county in Florida, United States

Columbia County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. It was formed on February 4, 1832. As of 2020, 69,698 people lived there.[1] Columbia County's seat is Lake City.

Columbia County
Columbia County Courthouse in Lake City
Columbia County Courthouse in Lake City
Map of Florida highlighting Columbia County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°14′N 82°38′W / 30.23°N 82.63°W / 30.23; -82.63
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedFebruary 4, 1832
Named forChristopher Columbus
SeatLake City
Largest cityLake City
Area
 • Total801 sq mi (2,070 km2)
 • Land798 sq mi (2,070 km2)
 • Water3.8 sq mi (10 km2)  0.5%
Population
 • Total69,698
 • Density87/sq mi (34/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.columbiacountyfla.com

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Columbia County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.

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