Charleston, South Carolina

largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina
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Charleston is a city in Charleston County in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It is the county seat and largest city of Charleston County. As of 2023, the city's population is about 155,369.[2]

City of Charleston
Flag of City of Charleston
Nickname(s): 
"The Holy City", "The Palmetto City", "Chucktown"
Motto(s): 
Aedes Mores Juraque Curat (She cares for her temples, customs, and rights)
Location of Charleston in South Carolina.
Location of Charleston in South Carolina.
Coordinates: 32°47′00″N 79°56′00″W / 32.78333°N 79.93333°W / 32.78333; -79.93333
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountiesCharleston, Berkeley
Government
 • MayorWilliam S. Cogswell Jr.
Area
 • City135.7 sq mi (351.5 km2)
 • Land115.1 sq mi (298.0 km2)
 • Water20.7 sq mi (53.5 km2)
Elevation
20 ft (4 m)
Population
 (2023)[2]
 • City155,369
 • Density1,350.4/sq mi (521.4/km2)
 • Metro849,417
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code843
FIPS code45-13330[4]
GNIS feature ID1221516[5]
Websitewww.charleston-sc.gov

Charleston was the capital of South Carolina until 1786 when Columbia became capital.

Surrounding cities and towns

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There are many suburbs in the metropolitan area:

Other unincorporated areas

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  • Johns Island
  • Wadmalaw Island
  • Morris Island
  • St. Stephen
  • Dewee's Island
  • Yonges Island

Neighborhoods in the City

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There are many neighborhoods in the city of Charleston:

Peninsula / Downtown neighborhoods & districts

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West Ashley neighborhoods

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James Island neighborhoods

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Johns Island neighborhoods

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  • Gift Plantation
  • Grimball Gates
  • Headquarters Island
  • Headquarters Plantation
  • The Gardens at Whitney Lake
  • Twelve Oaks at Fenwick Hall Plantation
  • The Villages in St. Johns Woods
  • The Cottages at Johns Island
  • Winnsboro Lakes

Cainhoy Peninsula / Daniel Island neighborhoods

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References

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  1. "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Charleston city, South Carolina (Population Estimates July 1, 2023 (V2023)". U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  3. "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals: 2020-2023". United States Census Bureau, Population Division. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  4. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.