Rico, North Carolina
Rico: a city in Columbus County, North Carolina.
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Rico is a city located in the county of Columbus in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Rico
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Columbus County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.4388,-78.6239 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:36:54 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 53℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Rico is located at 34°26'20"N 78°37'26"W (34.4387800, -78.6239000).
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Weather
53°F
Partly Cloudy
2 mph N
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rico, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199722 | Southeastern Community College | Whiteville (NC) | 28472-5422 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rico, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WMN | Wilmington, NC | 505 Cando St | BUS |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rico.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkton Post Office | Clarkton (NC) | 28433 |
Other cities in Columbus County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Columbus County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteville | 5,242 | City in North Carolina |
| Tabor City | 3,893 | Town of the United States |
| Pine Level | 2,080 | Human settlement in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Chadbourn | 1,699 | City in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake Waccamaw | 1,392 | Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States |