Quick Facts about Columbia South Carolina - Page 61
The Greater Columbia area, also known as the Midlands, is comprised of Richland and Lexington counties. Home of the state capital, Columbia, SC is located in the geographic center of the state. All of South Carolina can be reached in just a three hour drive! Whether you'd like to visit the mountains, the beach, or scenic Charleston, you are just a short drive away.
The Midlands area is served by three major interstate systems; I-20, I-26, and I-77. A beltway connects the three interstates.
The population of Richland and Lexington counties is approximately 454,000 residents. projections of the population in the year 2,000 indicate a 12.5% increase with the number of residents reaching 510,000. The Midlands is ranked among the top 20 fastest growing areas in the country.
For additional information about living in the Midlands, here are a few resources:
- Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce: 733-1110
- Greater Columbia Visitors Bureau: 254-0479
- Lexington Chamber of Commerce: 359-6113
State Symbols of South Carolina... | |
State Flower | Yellow Jessamine |
State Bird | Carolina Wren |
State Songs | "Carolina" and "South Carolina on My Mind" |
State Fruit | Peach |
State Tree | Palmetto |
State Stone | Blue Granite |
State Gemstone | Amethyst |
State Dance | The Shag |
State Animal | White-tail Deer |
State Fish | Striped Bass |
State Beverage | Milk |
Weather in the Midlands (Columbia, South Carolina) (Average Monthly Temperatures (Fahrenheit) |
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | 56? | 59? | 67? | 77? | 84? | 89? | 92? | 91? | 85? | 76? | 67? | 59? |
Low | 33? | 35? | 42? | 50? | 59? | 66? | 70? | 69? | 64? | 50? | 41? | 35? |
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Columbia, SC 29212
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Columbia, SC 29201
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