Columbia, South Carolina

Geography

Columbia is located at 34°1'1" North, 81°0'38" West (34.017105, -81.010759){{GR|1}}. Autumn, winter and spring are mild, with occasional winter nights below freezing but rarely extended cold. The city is at its most beautiful in the spring when masses of azaleas and other spring flowers bloom. Summers can be very hot, and the city, like other cities of the southeast, is prone to atmospheric inversions, which trap ozone and other pollutants over the area.

Related Topics:
Azalea - Atmospheric inversion

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 330.8 km² (127.7 mi²). 324.3 km² (125.2 mi²) of it is land and 6.4 km² (2.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.95% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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