Information on the city of Charleston
The city of Charleston is located in the state of South Carolina. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. | |
| Municipality reviews | / 5 for Charleston by Cities and Towns in the United States the 4 February 2021 |
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Charleston’s Administration
| Address of Charleston municipal building | Charleston Charleston Municipal Building 80 Broad St, PO Box 304 Charleston SC 29402 United States | |
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| City hall phone number | +1 843-577-6970 | |
| City hall fax number | +1 843-720-3959 | |
| City hall email | Loading... | |
| Charleston SC official website | Not available | |
| Charleston mayor | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. | |
| Vital records | Charleston vital records | |
Demographics of Charleston
| Name of Charleston’s inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Number of inhabitants | 120 083 population | 2 / 215 | ||
| Population density in Charleston | 941,9 pop/sq mi (363,7 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Charleston, SC
Where to apply for a passport in Charleston, SC? There are 2 passport offices in Charleston, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone |
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| COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON | 89 ST PHILIP ST | 8439535534 |
| EAST BAY STATION | 557 E BAY ST | 8437271129 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Charleston
There are 64 bank branches in Charleston.
South State Bank is the most popular bank in Charleston with 9 branch offices, followed by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association with 8 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 6 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Charleston:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| South State Bank | 9 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 8 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 6 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Synovus Bank | 5 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Pinnacle Bank | 5 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| SunTrust Bank | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| TD Bank, National Association | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| CresCom Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Ameris Bank | 3 | Limited Service Messenger Office |
| The Bank of South Carolina | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First National Bank of Pennsylvania | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| South Atlantic Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Capital Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| United Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
| PNC Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Palmetto Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Beacon Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Reliance Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Southern First Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| ServisFirst Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
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Charleston's administrative numbers
| Charleston's city code | 4513330 |
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| Charleston's city postcode | 29402 |
Charleston's administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | South Carolina |
| County | Charleston |
Information on the city of Charleston
| Cities twinned with Charleston |
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 Spoleto |
| Charleston’s namesake | |
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| Natural parks | Charleston isn't part of a natural park |
Toponymy and translation of Charleston
| Arabic: تشارلستون، كارولاينا الجنوبية | Japanese: チャールストン | Korean: 찰스턴 |
| Russian: Чарльстон | Chinese: 查尔斯顿 |
Transportation modes in Charleston
| Airport | Charleston International Airport 11.3 km 14 km Lowcountry Regional Airport 64.4 km |
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Charleston's territory
| Charleston's area | 127,49 sq mi (330,19 km²) |
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| Charleston's altitude | 10 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 32.8219 Longitude: -79.9619 Latitude: 32° 49' 19'' North Longitude: 79° 57' 43'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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Charleston’s neighbouring towns
| Charleston neighbouring towns | ||
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| Hanahan | Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| Hanahan |  | Mount Pleasant |
| Hollywood | Sullivan's Island | Sullivan's Island |
| Charleston neighbouring towns | ||
| Mount Pleasant 12.7 km | Sullivan's Island 13.1 km | Hanahan 13.1 km |
| North Charleston 14.3 km | Folly Beach 17 km | Goose Creek 19.3 km |
| Isle of Palms 19.7 km | Hollywood 23.8 km | Kiawah Island 24.2 km |
| Ravenel 25.3 km | Lincolnville 27.5 km | Summerville 28.7 km |
| Meggett 32.2 km | Rockville 32.4 km | Seabrook Island 33.3 km |
| Awendaw 34.9 km | Moncks Corner 41.7 km | Ridgeville 43.9 km |
| Edisto Beach 48.8 km | ||
Distance between Charleston and other main cities
| New York City : 1024 km | Los Angeles : 3554 km | Chicago : 1213 km |
| Houston : 1504 km | Philadelphia : 909 km | Phoenix : 2982 km |
| San Antonio : 1805 km | San Diego : 3459 km | Dallas : 1571 km |
| San Jose : 3815 km | Jacksonville : 320 km closest | Indianapolis : 952 km |
| San Francisco : 3918 km | Austin : 1709 km | Columbus : 842 km |
Schools in Charleston, SC
Elementary schools in Charleston
Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary
District of Charleston 01Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 622
Charleston Development Academy
District of Charleston 01Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 202
Montessori Community School
District of Charleston 01Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 255
Murray LaSaine Elementary
District of Charleston 01Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 291
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
District of Charleston 01Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 812
Middle schools in Charleston
C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art
District of Charleston 01Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 620
High schools in Charleston
James Island Charter High
District of Charleston 01Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1654
Alternative schools in Charleston
Allegro Charter School of Music
District of Charleston 01Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 11
Students : 125
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
District of Charleston 01Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 545
Pattison's Academy for Comprehensive Education
District of Charleston 01Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 31
Private schools in Charleston
schools in Charleston
Schools near Charleston
Leisure and activities in Charleston’s surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Red Bank Plantation | Country Club of Charleston |
| City of Charleston (Municipal) Golf Course | Daniel Island Club - Beresford Creek Course |
| Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club | Yeamans Hall Country Club to Hanahan 11.8 km |
| Wrenwoods Golf Club at Charleston Air Force Base | Eagle Landing Golf Club to Hanahan 15.8 km |
| Coosaw Creek Country Club to North Charleston 18.6 km | Oaks Golf & Country Club to Goose Creek 19.4 km |