Information on Columbus, Lowndes County
The City of Columbus is located in the state of Mississippi, in Lowndes County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Columbus City HALL, Lowndes County
| Columbus City Hall's address | Columbus Columbus Municipal Building P.O. Box 1408 Columbus MS 39703 United States | |
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| Phone number of Columbus City Hall | +1 662-328-7021 | |
| Columbus, MS email | Not available | |
| Columbus official website | thecityofcolumbusms.org | |
| Mayor of Columbus | Robert E. Smith | |
| Lowndes County, Mississippi: Vital Records | Columbus vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Mississippi birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus MS in?Columbus, MS is located in Lowndes County |
Where is Columbus, Mississippi ?Columbus is located in Lowndes County, Northeast Mississippi, United States. It lies near the Alabama border, about 146 miles northeast of the state capital, Jackson. The city is part of the Golden Triangle region, along with Starkville and West Point, and is close to the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. |
Columbus administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes - other counties in Mississippi |
Demography of Columbus
| Name of Columbus inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 25 944 inhabitants | 11 / 1 346 | ||
| Population density in Columbus | 1 141,6 pop/sq mi (440,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Columbus, MS
Where to apply for a passport in Columbus, MS? There are 2 passport offices in Columbus, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| CLERK OF CHANCERY COURT LOWNDES COUNTY | 515 2ND AVE N | 6623295800 |
| COLUMBUS MAIN POST OFFICE | 3202 BLUECUTT ROAD | 6622450247 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Columbus
There are 19 bank branches in Columbus.
BankFirst Financial Services is the most popular bank in Columbus with 3 branch offices, followed by Trustmark National Bank with 3 branch offices and then Regions Bank with 3 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Columbus:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| BankFirst Financial Services | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Trustmark National Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Cadence Bank, N.A. | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Citizens National Bank of Meridian | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BancorpSouth Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Renasant Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of Commerce | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
Columbus administrative numbers
| Columbus City code | 2815380 |
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| Columbus City postcode | 39703 |
Transportation modes in Columbus
| Airport | Columbus-Lowndes County Airport 3.5 miles Columbus Air Force Base 9.6 miles Golden Triangle Regional Airport 11 miles |
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Columbus territory
| Columbus area | 22,73 sq mi (58,86 km²) |
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| Columbus altitude | 180 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 33.508 Longitude: -88.4136 Latitude: 33° 30' 29'' North Longitude: 88° 24' 49'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Columbus | Currently, the town Columbus isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Columbus |
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| Natural parks | Columbus isn't part of a natural park |
What is Columbus close to?
| Nearby cities include: Ethelsville, Caledonia, Artesia and West Point | ||
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| West Point | Caledonia | Caledonia |
| Artesia |  | Ethelsville |
| Artesia | Ethelsville | Ethelsville |
| Ethelsville 13.1 miles | Caledonia 13.2 miles | Artesia 14.6 miles |
| West Point 15.6 miles | Crawford 18.8 miles | Millport 19.4 miles |
| Pickensville 20.2 miles | Brooksville 21.3 miles | Aberdeen 23.6 miles |
| Starkville 24.4 miles | Vernon 24.5 miles | Reform 24.6 miles |
| Carrollton 25.1 miles | Kennedy 25.2 miles | Memphis 26.4 miles |
| Macon 28 miles | Gattman 28 miles | McMullen 28.4 miles |
| Belk 29.7 miles | Aliceville 30.4 miles | |
Distance between Columbus and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1719 miles | Houston : 485 miles | Philadelphia : 861 miles |
| Phoenix : 1362 miles | San Antonio : 658 miles | San Diego : 1659 miles |
| Dallas : 486 miles | San Jose : 1892 miles | Jacksonville : 453 miles |
| Indianapolis : 452 miles | San Francisco : 1958 miles | Austin : 591 miles |
| Columbus : 540 miles | Fort Worth : 520 miles | Charlotte : 449 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Columbus, MS
Elementary schools in Columbus
Cook Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 610
Fairview Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 282
Franklin Academy
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 345
New Hope Elementary School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1129
Sale Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 384
Stokes Beard Elementary School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 445
West Lowndes Elementary
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 291
Middle schools in Columbus
Columbus Middle School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 844
New Hope Middle School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 608
High schools in Columbus
Columbus High School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1091
Middle School School For Math And Science
Lowest grade : 11, Highest grade : 12Students : 236
New Hope High School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 735
West Lowndes High School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 209
Private schools in Columbus
Annunciation Catholic School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 202
schools in Columbus
Cmsd Alternative School
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLowndes County Alternative School
District of Lowndes County School DistrictLowndes County Vocational Complex
District of Lowndes County School DistrictMcKellar Vocational Center
District of Columbus Municipal School DistrictLeisure and activities in Columbus surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Elm Lake Golf Course | West Point Country Club to West Point 16.2 miles |