Columbus–Auburn–Opelika combined statistical area

Combined Statistical Area in the United StatesGreater Columbus, GeorgiaCombined Statistical AreaColumbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–ALCombined Statistical AreaSkyline of Columbus, GeorgiaColumbus–Auburn–Opelika, GA–AL CSA City of Columbus Fort Benning Columbus, GA–AL MSA Auburn–Opelika, AL MSA Alexander City, AL μSA Country United StatesState Georgia AlabamaPrimary citiesColumbus, GA Auburn, AL Other Anchor Cities - Phenix City, AL - Opelika, AL - Tuskegee, AL - Alexander City, AL Area • Land3,392 sq mi (8,790 km2)Population (2023 est.) • CSA566,030 (84th)Time zonesUTC−5 (EST) • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)UTC−6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)Area codes706, 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 Micro