Columbia is a city on Howard County. Coulmbia with 14,000-acre is a planned community located midway between Baltimore and Washington. The community was named after the Columbia Pike.

Elevation: 400 feet

Land area: 27.6 square miles

Latitude: 39.20 N

Longitude: 76.86 W

Population: 94,600  

Local festivals include:

• International Fall Festival - Oct. 14, 2006
• Lake Elkhorn Festival - Sept. 16, 2006

Attractions

• Cedar Lane Park
• Centennial Park
• African Art Museum of Maryland
• Howard County Center of African-American Culture