Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia
Consolidated city-county
Downtown skyline on the banks of the Chattahoochee River
Downtown skyline on the banks of the Chattahoochee River
Flag of Columbus, Georgia
Flag
Official seal of Columbus, Georgia
Seal
Nicknames: 
The Fountain City or The Lowell of the South
Motto: 
We Do Amazing
Location within Georgia
Location within Georgia
Columbus is located in Georgia
Columbus
Columbus
Location within the state of Georgia
Columbus is located in the United States
Columbus
Columbus
Location within the USA
Coordinates: 32°29′32″N 84°56′25″W / 32.49222°N 84.94028°W / 32.49222; -84.94028
Country United States
State Georgia
CountyMuscogee
Founded1828
Named forChristopher Columbus
Area
 • Consolidated city-county221.01 sq mi (572.42 km2)
 • Land216.50 sq mi (560.73 km2)
 • Water4.51 sq mi (11.68 km2)
Elevation
243 ft (74 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Consolidated city-county206,922
 • Rank112th in the United States
2nd in Georgia
 • Density955.76/sq mi (369.02/km2)
 • Urban
267,746 (US: 153rd)
 • Urban density1,874.2/sq mi (723.6/km2)
 • Metro
328,883 (US: 161st)
DemonymColumbusite
Time zoneUTC−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 code13-19007
GNIS feature ID0331158
AirportColumbus Airport (CSG)
Websitewww.columbusga.gov

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.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ↑ "QuickFacts: Columbus city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  3. ↑ "List of 2020 Census Urban Areas". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  4. ↑ "2020 Population and Housing State Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.