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Phenix City

Alabama, United States · North America

About Phenix City

Phenix City sits on the route: 15 minutes from Ladonia, 46km from Providence Canyon State Park.

Phenix City is a town located in Alabama, United States. With a population of 37,570, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Phenix City 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 Phenix City to your route.

About Phenix City

Phenix City is a city in Lee and Russell counties in the U.S. state of Alabama, and the county seat of Russell County with northern and western parts crossing over into neighboring Lee County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 38,817. Phenix City lies immediately west across the Chattahoochee River

Read more from Columbus, Georgia and observes Eastern Time on a de facto basis (in contrast to the rest of Alabama, which observes Central Time) due to Phenix City's strong economic ties to Columbus. Most of Phenix City is included in the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area, and the remainder is in Lee County and therefore included in the Auburn, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. The entire city is part of the Columbus-Auburn-Opelika Combined Statistical Area. In 2007, BusinessWeek named Phenix City the nation's no. 1 best affordable suburb to raise a family. It is home to Chattahoochee Valley Community College, a public, two-year college with an acceptance rate of 100%. Troy University has a satellite campus in Phenix City. It is also home to Phenix Lumber Company, which has been described as the deadliest workplace in the United States because of its high rate of accidents and safety violations. As of 2023, the mayor is Eddie N. Lowe, the city's first black mayor elected by the public. The city manager, who holds the task of organizational matters, is Wallace Hunter.

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Where is Phenix City located?

Phenix City is located in Alabama, United States, North America. The coordinates are 32.4710 latitude, -85.0008 longitude.

What is the population of Phenix City?

Phenix City has a population of approximately 37,570 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
37,570
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Alabama
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
32.4710, -85.0008

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Phenix City

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Providence Canyon State Park

Georgia's 'Little Grand Canyon,' a stunningly colorful gully system created by poor farming practices in the 1800s, now a geological marvel.

46 km · about 55 min drive

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