Columbia, Washington
Columbia: Located in Whatcom County at an elevation of 554 feet, this rural area sits in the foothills of the North Cascades near the Canadian border.
About
Columbia is a city located in the county of Whatcom in the U.S. state of Washington.
Quick Facts about Columbia
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 48.9671,-122.1629 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 23:21:43 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Columbia is located at 48°58'1"N 122°9'47"W (48.9670700, -122.1629300).
Columbia map
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Weather
Sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Columbia, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237039 | Whatcom Community College | Bellingham (WA) | 98226 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Columbia, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | Bellingham station | 401 Harris Avenue | RAIL |
| MVW | Skagit Transportation Center | 105 East Kincaid St. | RAIL |
| STW | Stanwood station | 27111 Florence Way | RAIL |
| EVR | Everett Station | 3201 Smith Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Columbia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Fall Post Office | Maple Falls (WA) | 98266 |
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- Columbia, South Carolina The most populous city in South Carolina. with a population of 132,130 people.
- Columbia, Missouri The most populous city in the state of Missouri. with a population of 124,769 people.
- Columbia, Tennessee The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee. with a population of 41,826 people.
- Columbia, Illinois city in Illinois, United States. with a population of 10,627 people.
- Columbia, Pennsylvania borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. with a population of 10,295 people.
- Columbia, Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States. with a population of 5,850 people.
- Columbia, Connecticut town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 5,355 people.
- Columbia, Kentucky city in Adair County, Kentucky, United States. with a population of 4,902 people.
Other cities in Whatcom County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whatcom County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 93,955 | The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington. |
| Ferndale | 15,531 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Lynden | 15,408 | City in Washington, United States |
| Birch Bay | 8,413 | Census designated place |
| Sudden Valley | 6,441 | Census designated place |
| Blaine | 5,638 | City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States |
| Everson | 2,888 | Small city in Washington |
| Nooksack | 1,659 | Small city in Washington |
| Sumas | 1,629 | Small city in Washington |