Information on Columbus, Lowndes County
The city of Columbus is located in the state of Mississippi, in Lowndes County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. | |
| Municipality reviews | / 5 for Columbus by Cities and Towns in the United States the 9 March 2023 |
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Columbus city HALL, Lowndes County
| Columbus city hall's address | Columbus Columbus Municipal Building P.O. Box 1408 Columbus MS 39703 United States | |
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| Phone number of Columbus city hall | +1 662-328-7021 | |
| Columbus, MS email | Not available | |
| Columbus official website | thecityofcolumbusms.org | |
| Mayor of Columbus | Robert E. Smith | |
| Lowndes County: Vital Records | Columbus vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Mississippi birth certificate online | |
Demographics of Columbus
| Name of Columbus inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 25 944 inhabitants | 11 / 1 343 | ||
| Population density in Columbus | 1 141,6 pop/sq mi (440,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Columbus, MS
Where to apply for a passport in Columbus, MS? There are 2 passport offices in Columbus, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| CLERK OF CHANCERY COURT LOWNDES COUNTY | 515 2ND AVE N | 6623295800 |
| COLUMBUS MAIN POST OFFICE | 3202 BLUECUTT ROAD | 6622450247 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Columbus
There are 19 bank branches in Columbus.
Trustmark National Bank is the most popular bank in Columbus with 3 branch offices, followed by BankFirst Financial Services with 3 branch offices and then Regions Bank with 3 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Columbus:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Trustmark National Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BankFirst Financial Services | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Renasant Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BancorpSouth Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Citizens National Bank of Meridian | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Cadence Bank, N.A. | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
| Bank of Commerce | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Columbus administrative numbers
| Columbus city code | 2815380 |
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| Columbus city postcode | 39703 |
Columbus administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes |
Information on Columbus, Lowndes County
| Cities twinned with Columbus | Currently, the town Columbus isn’t twinned |
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| Namesake of Columbus |
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| Natural parks | Columbus isn't part of a natural park |
Transportation modes in Columbus
| Airport | Columbus-Lowndes County Airport 3.5 miles Columbus Air Force Base 9.6 miles Golden Triangle Regional Airport 11 miles |
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Columbus territory
| Columbus area | 22,73 sq mi (58,86 km²) |
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| Columbus altitude | 180 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 33.508 Longitude: -88.4136 Latitude: 33° 30' 29'' North Longitude: 88° 24' 49'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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Columbus neighbouring towns and cities
| Columbus neighbouring municipalities | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Point | Caledonia | Caledonia |
| Artesia |  | Ethelsville |
| Artesia | Ethelsville | Ethelsville |
| Columbus neighbouring municipalities | ||
| Ethelsville 13.1 miles | Caledonia 13.2 miles | Artesia 14.6 miles |
| West Point 15.6 miles | Crawford 18.8 miles | Millport 19.4 miles |
| Pickensville 20.2 miles | Brooksville 21.3 miles | Aberdeen 23.6 miles |
| Starkville 24.4 miles | Vernon 24.5 miles | Reform 24.6 miles |
| Carrollton 25.1 miles | Kennedy 25.2 miles | Memphis 26.4 miles |
| Macon 28 miles | Gattman 28 miles | McMullen 28.4 miles |
| Belk 29.7 miles | Aliceville 30.4 miles | |
Distance between Columbus and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1719 miles | Houston : 485 miles | Philadelphia : 861 miles |
| Phoenix : 1362 miles | San Antonio : 658 miles | San Diego : 1659 miles |
| Dallas : 486 miles | San Jose : 1892 miles | Jacksonville : 453 miles |
| Indianapolis : 452 miles | San Francisco : 1958 miles | Austin : 591 miles |
| Columbus : 540 miles | Fort Worth : 520 miles | Charlotte : 449 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Columbus, MS
Elementary schools in Columbus
Cook Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 610
Fairview Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 282
Franklin Academy
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 345
New Hope Elementary School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1129
Sale Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 384
Stokes Beard Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 445
West Lowndes Elementary
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 291
Middle schools in Columbus
Columbus Middle School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 844
New Hope Middle School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 608
High schools in Columbus
Columbus High School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1091
Middle School School For Math And Science
District of Middle School School For Math And ScienceLowest grade : 11, Highest grade : 12
Students : 236
New Hope High School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 735
West Lowndes High School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 209
Private schools in Columbus
schools in Columbus
Schools near Columbus
Leisure and activities in Columbus surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Elm Lake Golf Course | West Point Country Club to West Point 16.2 miles |