Columbus, Mississippi

Columbus is a city located in Lowndes County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,944. It is the county seat of Lowndes County{{GR|6}}.

Geography

Columbus is located at 33°30'6" North, 88°24'54" West (33.501750, -88.415128){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 57.8 km² (22.3 mi²). 55.5 km² (21.4 mi²) of it is land and 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.03% water.

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United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Columbus lies on U.S. Highways 82 and 45. It is also served by state routes 12, 50, 69, and 182. Columbus is the eastern terminus of the Columbus and Greenville Railway; it is also served by the BNSF Railway (on the original right-of-way of the St. Louis - San Francisco Railway), the Norfolk Southern, and the CN (using the original right-of-way of the Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio). The local airport is Golden Triangle Regional Airport.

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82 - 45 - 12 - 50 - 69 - 182 - Columbus and Greenville Railway - BNSF Railway - St. Louis - San Francisco Railway - Norfolk Southern - CN - Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio - Golden Triangle Regional Airport

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The city is located on the east bank of the Tombigbee River and the associated Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Columbus Lake, formed by the John C. Stennis Lock and Dam, is approximately two miles north of downtown. The Luxapalila Creek runs through the town, separating East Columbus from Columbus proper (both are within city limits). The Lux, as it is locally known, joins the Tombigbee about three miles south of downtown.

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Tombigbee River - Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway - Columbus Lake - John C. Stennis Lock and Dam - Luxapalila Creek

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