Columbus, Georgia
consolidated city-county in Muscogee County, Georgia, United States
Columbus is the second largest city, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Coca-Cola and RC Cola (Royal Crown Cola) were first made here. It is south of Atlanta. It is about one hour and thirty minutes to two hours away from Atlanta.
Columbus, Georgia | |
|---|---|
 Downtown skyline on the banks of the Chattahoochee River | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nicknames: The Fountain City or The Lowell of the South | |
| Motto: We Do Amazing | |
 Location within Georgia | |
  Columbus Location within the state of Georgia  Columbus Location within the USA | |
| Coordinates: 32°29′32″N 84°56′25″W / 32.49222°N 84.94028°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| County | Muscogee |
| Founded | 1828 |
| Named for | Christopher Columbus |
| Area | |
| • Consolidated city-county | 221.01 sq mi (572.42 km2) |
| • Land | 216.50 sq mi (560.73 km2) |
| • Water | 4.51 sq mi (11.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population | |
| • Consolidated city-county | 206,922 |
| • Rank | 112th in the United States 2nd in Georgia |
| • Density | 955.76/sq mi (369.02/km2) |
| • Urban | 267,746 (US: 153rd)[2] |
| • Urban density | 1,874.2/sq mi (723.6/km2) |
| • Metro | 328,883 (US: 161st) |
| Demonym | Columbusite |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 31820, 31829, 31900–09, 31914, 31917, 31993–94, 31997–99 |
| Area code(s) | 706, 762 |
| FIPS code | 13-19007 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331158[5] |
| Airport | Columbus Airport (CSG) |
| Website | www |
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References
change- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ↑ "List of 2020 Census Urban Areas". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Columbus city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ↑ "2020 Population and Housing State Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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