Columbus–Auburn–Opelika combined statistical area
Greater Columbus, Georgia | ||
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| Columbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL Combined Statistical Area | ||
Skyline of Columbus, Georgia | ||
Columbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL CSA
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia Alabama | |
| Primary cities | ||
| Other Anchor Cities | ||
| Area | ||
| • Land | 8,790 km2 (3,392 sq mi) | |
| Population (2023 est.) | ||
| • CSA | 566,030 (84th) | |
| Time zones | UTC−5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| UTC−6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Area code(s) | 706, 762, 334 | |
The Columbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL Combined Statistical Area is a trading and marketing area made up of six counties in Georgia and three in Alabama. The statistical area includes two metropolitan areas: the Columbus metropolitan area and the Auburn–Opelika metropolitan area. As of 2023, the CSA had a population of 566,030.
The Combined Statistical Area consists of the:
- Columbus metropolitan area, population 323,768.
- Auburn–Opelika metropolitan area, population 201,585.
- Alexander City Micropolitan area, population 40,677