Chester, South Carolina

Chester is a small city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 5,607 at the 2010 census.[3] It is the county seat of Chester County.[4] Chester County is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metropolitan Statistical Area (formerly Columbia, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area until 1987)

Chester, South Carolina
Chester County Courthouse, built in 1852
Chester County Courthouse, built in 1852
Nickname(s): 
The Picture Perfect City; The Little City on the Big Hill
Location of Chester, South Carolina
Location of Chester, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°42′20″N 81°12′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyChester
Government
  TypeCouncil
  MayorGeorge Caldwell
Area
  Total3.27 sq mi (8.46 km2)
  Land3.27 sq mi (8.46 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
535 ft (163 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total5,607
  Density1,716/sq mi (662.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29706
Area code(s)803
FIPS code45-14095[1]
GNIS feature ID1247275[2]
Websitewww.chestersc.org

References


  1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Chester city, South Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  4. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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