Columbia Township, Hamilton County, Ohio

Columbia Township, Hamilton County, Ohio
The intersection of Ridge Road and Highland Avenue in 2019
Location in Hamilton County in the state of Ohio.
Coordinates: 39°8′58″N 84°23′3″W / 39.14944°N 84.38417°W / 39.14944; -84.38417
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyHamilton
First Settled1788
Established1791
Named afterColumbia
Government
 • TypeBoard of Trustees & Fiscal Officer
 • AdministratorMelissa Taylor
Area
 • Total
2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2)
 • Land2.5 sq mi (6.6 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
571 ft (174 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,446
 • Density1,745/sq mi (673.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Postal code
45227
Area code513
FIPS code39-16882
GNIS feature ID1086203
Websitewww.columbiatwp.org

Columbia Township is one of the twelve townships of Hamilton County, Ohio, U.S. At its founding in 1791, it was among Ohio's largest townships by area, but gradually shank to one of the smallest by early 1950s due to annexations by the City of Cincinnati, Norwood, Silverton, the Villages of Fairfax, Indian Hill, Mariemont and others. The 2020 census found 4,446 residents living in the township.