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Columbus–Auburn–Opelika combined statistical area

(Redirected from Columbus-Auburn-Opelika, GA-AL CSA)
For the individual metropolitan areas, see Columbus, Georgia metropolitan area and Auburn, Alabama metropolitan area.

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]

Greater Columbus, Georgia
Combined Statistical Area
Columbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL
Combined Statistical Area
Skyline of Columbus, Georgia
Skyline of Columbus, Georgia
Map
Columbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL CSA
Country United States
State Georgia
Alabama
Largest cityColumbus, GA
Other cities
 - Phenix City, AL
 - Auburn, AL
 - Opelika, AL
 - Tuskegee, AL
 - Alexander City, AL
Area
 • Land8,790 km2 (3,392 sq mi)
Population
 (2016 est.)
 • CSA
501,961 (89th)
Time zonesUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
UTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code(s)706, 762, 334

The Combined Statistical Area consists of the:

Counties

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In Georgia

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In Alabama

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Communities

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The communities (both incorporated and unincorporated) in the combined statistical area are as follows. Bold name indicates the principal cities in the CSA:

In Alabama
In Georgia

Education institutes

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Higher education

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Samford Hall at Auburn University. Auburn is the largest university in the Greater Columbus area.

Public

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Private, for profit

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Primary and secondary education

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Main articles: Muscogee County School District and Auburn City Schools

Transportation

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Airports

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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.

Public

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Private

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Interstates

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Principal Highways

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State Highways

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Sports

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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)

Shopping

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Below are some notable shopping centers in the area:

Notable people

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Main articles: Notable Columbusites and Notable Auburnites

References

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  1. ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-01)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original (CSV) on 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  2. ^ "Results". censusreporter.org.
  3. ^ "Census profile: Columbus-Auburn-Opelika, GA-AL CSA".
  4. ^ "QuickFacts Auburn city, Alabama". Population, Census, April 1, 2020. U.S. Census Bureau. August 14, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.

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