City of West Columbia, South Carolina

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Information on West Columbia, Lexington County

The City of West Columbia is located in the state of South Carolina, in Lexington County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of West Columbia at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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West Columbia City HALL, Lexington County

West Columbia City Hall's addressWest Columbia West Columbia Municipal Building
200 N 12th St, PO Box 4044
West Columbia SC 29171
United States
Phone number of West Columbia City Hall+1 803-791-1880
West Columbia, SC emailLoading...
West Columbia official websitewestcolumbiasc.gov
Mayor of West ColumbiaJoe W. 'Joe' Owens
Lexington County, South Carolina: Vital Records West Columbia vital records
Birth Certificate Order your South Carolina birth certificate online

Common questions about West Columbia

What county is West Columbia SC in?

West Columbia, SC is located in Lexington County

Where is West Columbia, South Carolina ?

West Columbia lies in Lexington County, situated in the Midlands region of South Carolina, USA. It is located immediately west of Columbia, the state capital. West Columbia sits along the Congaree River and is part of the Columbia metropolitan area, providing easy access to major highways and interstates.

West Columbia administrative division

Demography of West Columbia

Name of West Columbia inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population14 988 inhabitants25 / 2 180
Population density in West Columbia2 080,3 pop/sq mi (803,2 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in West Columbia, SC

This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near West Columbia, SC
Name Street Phone number
FLOYD D SPENCE POST OFFICE1830 S LAKE DR8033599355
LEXINGTON COUNTY CLERK OF COURT205 E. MAIN ST.8037858393
USC STUDENT MAIL CENTER1400 GREENE STREET8037774109
SANDHILLS POST OFFICE1805 CLEMSON RD8038658833
USC POSTAL SERVICES1600 HAMPTON STREET8037773168
COLUMBIA MAIN POST OFFICE1601 ASSEMBLY ST8037334643
SWANSEA POST OFFICE295 S CHURCH STREET8035682837
ELGIN POST OFFICE1100 CHURCH ST8034383536
BATESBURG LEESVILLE POST OFFICE110 E CHURCH ST8035323766
WINNSBORO POST OFFICE144 N CONGRESS ST8036359486
WAGENER POST OFFICE171 PARK ST NE8035645781
CALHOUN COUNTY LIBRARY900 HUFF DRIVE8038743389
PROSPERITY POST OFFICE155 N MAIN ST8033642325
ORANGEBURG POST OFFICE1550 MIDDLETON STREET8035361720
SALUDA POST OFFICE424 TRAVIS AVE.8644457411

Top 3 most popular banks in West Columbia

There are 9 bank branches in West Columbia.
Branch Banking and Trust Company is the most popular bank in West Columbia with 3 branch offices, followed by First Reliance Bank with 1 branch offices and then First Community Bank with 1 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in West Columbia:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Branch Banking and Trust Company3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First Reliance Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First Community Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
CresCom Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Woodforest National Bank1Full Service Retail Office
Security Federal Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

West Columbia administrative numbers

West Columbia City code4575850
West Columbia City postcode29171 (Another town has the same postcode)

Toponymy and translation of West Columbia

Transportation modes in West Columbia

Airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport 3.9 miles
Jim Hamilton - L.B. Owens Airport 5.9 miles
McEntire JNGB 17.6 miles

West Columbia territory

West Columbia area7,20 sq mi (18,66 km²)
West Columbia altitude272 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 33.9905
Longitude: -81.0951
Latitude: 33° 59' 26'' North
Longitude: 81° 5' 42'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Cities twinned with West ColumbiaCurrently, the town West Columbia isn’t twinned
Natural parksWest Columbia isn't part of a natural park

What is West Columbia close to?

Nearby cities include: Springdale, Cayce, Pine Ridge and South Congaree
LexingtonLexingtonForest Acres
SpringdaleNeighbouring townsCayce
SpringdaleSpringdaleCayce
Springdale 2.3 milesCayce 4.4 milesPine Ridge 5.8 miles
South Congaree 6.1 milesLexington 6.7 milesForest Acres 7.6 miles
Arcadia Lakes 8.7 milesIrmo 9.4 milesColumbia 11.7 miles
Gaston 12 milesBlythewood 16.2 milesPelion 17.1 miles
Swansea 17.4 milesGilbert 17.6 milesChapin 18.4 miles
Summit 19.3 milesElgin 21.3 milesPeak 21.7 miles
Jenkinsville 22.1 milesWoodford 22.3 milesLittle Mountain 23.1 miles

Distance between West Columbia and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2128 milesHouston : 888 milesPhiladelphia : 531 miles
Phoenix : 1776 milesSan Antonio : 1071 milesSan Diego : 2072 miles
Dallas : 908 milesSan Jose : 2283 milesJacksonville : 255 miles
Indianapolis : 488 milesSan Francisco : 2346 milesAustin : 1007 miles
Columbus : 428 milesFort Worth : 942 milesCharlotte : 85 miles closest
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in West Columbia, SC

Elementary schools in West Columbia

Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 474

Congaree Elementary

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 5
Students : 462

Congaree/Wood Early Childhood Center

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 1
Students : 597

East Point Academy

District of School Public Charter School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 495

Herbert A. Wood Elementary

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 5
Students : 514

Pineview Elementary

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 682

Saluda River Academy for the Arts

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 394

Springdale Elementary

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 553

White Knoll Elementary

District of Lexington 01
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 788

Middle schools in West Columbia

Northside Middle

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 597

Pine Ridge Middle

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 425

R. H. Fulmer Middle

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 618

White Knoll Middle

District of Lexington 01
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 780

High schools in West Columbia

Airport High

District of Lexington 02
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1386

Gray Collegiate Academy

District of School Public Charter School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 419

Midlands Middle College

District of School Public Charter School District
Lowest grade : 11, Highest grade : 12
Students : 103

Private schools in West Columbia

Colonial Christian Academy

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 3

Covenant Christian Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 47

Glenforest School

Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 12
Students : 46

Holy Trinity Lutheran School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7
Students : 25

Leisure and activities in West Columbia surrounding area

Zoo
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
to Columbia 1.8 miles
Golf course
River Side Golf Center
to Columbia 3.7 miles		Charwood Country Club
Golden Hills Country Club
to Lexington 6.9 miles		Indian River Golf Club
Woodcreek Farms
to Columbia 7.6 miles		Forest Lake Club
to Columbia 8 miles
Fort Jackson Golf Club
to Columbia 8.7 miles		Club At Rawls Creek
to Irmo 8.8 miles
The Country Club of Lexington
to Lexington 10.3 miles		Northwoods Golf Course
to Columbia 10.4 miles

Other information on the City of West Columbia

Nuclear power plantVirgil C. Summer Nuclear Generating Station 40 mile