Columbia

Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 116,278 according to the 2000 census (2008 population estimates put the city at 127,029). Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into Lexington County. The city is the center of a metro area of 728,063. The city's name comes from a poetic synonym for America, derived from the name of Christopher Columbu... more

Area:

  • 346.54041 km² (133.8 mi² )

Population:

  • 124,818 (Jul 1, 2007)

Also known as:

  • Columbia, South Carolina
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