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Columbus

New Jersey, United States · North America

About Columbus

Columbus is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Roebling, 25km from Six Flags Great Adventure.

Columbus is a town located in New Jersey, United States. With a population of 8,783, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Columbus sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Columbus to your route.

About Columbus

Columbus is an unincorporated community located within Mansfield Township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08022. Most of Mansfield Township's governmental offices are located in and around Columbus. It is also the main business district

Read more in the township with many businesses lining the main roads in the area. It is located at the junction of County Route 543 (which passes east and west through the area) and U.S. Route 206 (US 206) which is a major highway that heads north and south. US 206 originally passed through the center of Columbus on Atlantic Avenue and New York Avenue until it was moved to a short four-lane bypass of downtown in the late 1950s/early 1960s. The old surface route became state-maintained New Jersey Route 170 but became a county-maintained road (Burlington CR 690) in 1986. As of the 2010 United States census, the population of ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08022 was 8,783.

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Where is Columbus located?

Columbus is located in New Jersey, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.0726 latitude, -74.7207 longitude.

What is the population of Columbus?

Columbus has a population of approximately 8,783 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
8,783
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New Jersey
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.0726, -74.7207

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Worth the detour from Columbus

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Six Flags Great Adventure

New Jersey's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and an adjoining safari experience.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Independence Hall, Philadelphia

The birthplace of American democracy where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and adopted.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Liberty Bell

Iconic cracked bell in Philadelphia that rang to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

39 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

One of the world's greatest collections of racing sports cars, with rare vehicles that actually compete in demonstration days.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Columbus.

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Groveville

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12 km awayPop. 2,945

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