| Greater Columbus, Georgia | |
| Official Name: | Columbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL Combined Statistical Area |
| Settlement Type: | Combined Statistical Area |
| Map Alt: | Map of Columbus, GA–AL Area |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Georgia Alabama |
| Subdivision Type2: | Largest city |
| Subdivision Name2: | Columbus, GA |
| Subdivision Type3: | Other cities |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 3392 |
| Population As Of: | 2016 est. |
| Population Blank1 Title: | CSA |
| Population Blank1: | 501,961 (89th) |
| Timezone1: | EST |
| Utc Offset1: | -5 |
| Timezone1 Dst: | EDT |
| Utc Offset1 Dst: | -4 |
| Timezone2: | CST |
| Utc Offset2: | -6 |
| Timezone2 Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset2 Dst: | -5 |
| Area Code: | 706, 762, 334 |
The Columbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL Combined Statistical Area[1] is a trading and marketing area made up of six counties in Georgia and two in Alabama. The statistical area includes two metropolitan areas: the Columbus metropolitan area and the Auburn–Opelika metropolitan area. As of 2021, the CSA had a population of 503,709.[2] [3]
The Combined Statistical Area consists of the:
The communities (both incorporated and unincorporated) in the combined statistical area are as follows. Bold name indicates the principal cities in the CSA:
See main article: Muscogee County School District and Auburn City Schools.
Below is a list of the airports in the greater area, followed by their number of enplanements (commercial passenger boardings) that occurred at the airport in calendar year 2008.
| Club | League | |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Tigers | NCAA Division I (Southeastern Conference) | |
| Columbus River Dragons | Federal Prospects Hockey League | |
| Columbus Lions | National Arena League | |
| Columbus State University Cougars | NCAA Division II (Peach Belt Conference) |
Below are some notable shopping centers in the area:
See main article: Notable Auburnites.