Dorchester County, South Carolina
Dorchester County is a county in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 136,555.[1] Its county seat is St. George.[2]
Dorchester County | |
|---|---|
 Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site | |
 Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina | |
 South Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 33°05′N 80°24′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  South Carolina |
| Founded | 1897 |
| Named for | Dorchester, Massachusetts |
| Seat | St. George |
| Largest City | North Charleston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 576 sq mi (1,490 km2) |
| • Land | 573 sq mi (1,480 km2) |
| • Water | 2.6 sq mi (7 km2) 0.4%% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 136,555 |
| • Density | 238/sq mi (92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 1st, 6th |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2011. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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