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Population: 116,278 Elevation: 314 feet Land area: 125.2 square miles Location: 3 miles from the exact geographical center of the state; halfway between Greenville to the northwest and Charleston to the southeast. Nearest cities: Forest Acres, SC (3.3 miles), Arcadia Lakes, SC (3.9 miles), West Columbia, SC (5.1 miles), Cayce, SC (5.3 miles), Dentsville, SC (5.6 miles), Woodfield, SC (6.0 miles), St. Andrews, SC (6.3 miles), Springdale, SC (7.8 miles). Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time. Daylight saving time is observed in summer. Local Seasons: Each season in Columbia brings with it new opportunities to experience a city known for its Southern hospitality. Columbia’s year round mild climate is one of the major contributing factors for people visiting year after year. In the summer, temperatures seldom rise above a comfortable level, with the average near 80. Even though the weather is moderate throughout the year, it is varied enough to make each season interesting. Due to the Gulf Stream breezes, a walk through downtown can easily be enjoyed during what is traditionally winter. Snowfall is rare but can bring a pleasant feel to a cool winter’s day. The beach is always a viable option and should be enjoyed for its beauty and tranquility. Whether it’s a summer, winter, fall, or summer visit to Columbia, this city of the south is ready and waiting with a warm smile and a Gulf breeze.