Columbia, Maryland

Columbia is a census-designated place and planned community located in Howard County, Maryland. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, not just in terms of economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was designed to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious, and income segregation.

Geography

Columbia is located at 39°12'12" North, 76°51'25" West (39.203573, -76.857034){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 71.6 km² (27.7 mi²). 71.4 km² (27.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.36% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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