Geography Columbus, Georgia

1 geography

1.1 climate
1.2 cityscape
1.3 surrounding cities , towns

geography

downtown panorama (1886)

columbus 1 of georgia s 3 fall line cities, along augusta , macon. fall line hilly lands of piedmont plateau meet flat terrain of coastal plain. such, columbus has varied landscape of rolling hills on north side , flat plains on south. fall line causes rivers in area decline rapidly towards sea level. textile mills established here in 19th , 20th centuries take advantage of water power falls. columbus developed along chattahoochee river.

interstate 185 runs east of city, access exits 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, , 14 city. interstate 185 runs north 96 mi (154 km) atlanta. u.s. route 27, u.s. route 280, , georgia state route 520 (known south georgia parkway) meet in interior of city. u.s. route 80 runs north of city, locally known j.r. allen parkway; alternate u.s. route 27 , georgia state route 85 run northeast city, locally known bill heard expressway.

the city located @ 32°29′23″n 84°56′26″w / 32.489608°n 84.940422°w / 32.489608; -84.940422.

according census bureau, city has total area of 221.0 square miles (572 km), of 216.3 square miles (560 km) land , 4.7 square miles (12 km) (2.14%) water.

climate

columbus has humid subtropical climate (köppen cfa). daytime summer temperatures reach highs in mid-90s, , low temperatures in winter average in upper 30s. columbus considered dividing line or natural snowline of southeastern united states areas north of city receiving snowfall annually, areas south typically not receiving snowfall every year or @ all. columbus within usda hardiness zone 8b in city center , zone 8a in suburbs.

cityscape

one of columbus nicknames: fountain city.

columbus divided 5 geographic areas:

downtown, called uptown (though uptown title given both non-profit organization operating encourage area growth , development or urban renewal in city , actual physical area of development itself, expanding subsection of downtown district located in areas broadway chattahoochee river) city s central business district, , home multiple historic districts, homes, , churches, such columbus historic riverfront industrial district, mott house, , church of holy family.
east columbus predominantly residential area located directly east of central business district.


fireworks in downtown on july 4, 2009



midtown residential , commercial area; several historic districts have been designated. location of corporate headquarters of aflac.
north columbus, called northside, diverse suburban area, home established neighborhoods , subdivisions, such green island hills , oldtown. has multiple shopping , lifestyle areas.
south columbus situated below midtown region, , directly north of fort benning. site of national infantry museum, honoring history of infantry forces in u.s. army. museum located here in effort introduce jobs , attract visitors stimulate variety of activities. little business development, section has had poverty , associated crime. has had bars, honky tonks, , other businesses appeal young male soldiers fort benning.

surrounding cities , towns

the columbus metropolitan area includes 4 counties in georgia, , 1 in alabama. columbus-auburn-opelika, ga-al combined statistical area includes 2 additional counties in alabama. 2013 census estimate showed 316,554 in metro area, 501,649 in combined statistical area.