Auburn is a city located in Lee County in eastern Alabama, United States. It lies at coordinates approximately 32°35′52″N 85°28′51″W and is situated in east-central Alabama at the juncture of the Piedmont and Coastal Plain physiographic sections
. Auburn is about 60 miles (100 km) northeast of Montgomery, the state capital, roughly 30 miles northwest of Columbus, Georgia, and about 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Georgia
. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama with a population of around 76,000 as of the 2020 census
. Auburn is a historic college town, best known as the home of Auburn University. The city is part of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Area and is known for its rapid growth and quality of life
. The city’s elevation ranges from about 386 feet to 845 feet above sea level due to its diverse topography
. In summary, Auburn is in Lee County, eastern Alabama, near the Georgia border, positioned conveniently along Interstate 85, making it accessible to several major cities in the region
