There are 46 counties in South Carolina. All counties are functioning governmental units, each governed by a county council.
There are 299 county subdivisions in South Carolina. They are all census county divisions (CCDs), which are delineated for statistical purposes, have no legal function, and are not governmental units.
South Carolina Counties - Populated Places in 46 Counties  
 
	
	
	
	
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				Abbeville County 
			
				Aiken County 
			
				Allendale County 
			
				Anderson County 
			
				Bamberg County 
			
				Barnwell County 
			
				Beaufort County 
			
				Berkeley County 
			
				Calhoun County 
			
				Charleston County 
			
				Cherokee County 
			
				Chester County 
			
				Chesterfield County 
			
				Clarendon County 
			
				Colleton County 
			
				Darlington County 
			
				Dillon County 
			
				Dorchester County 
			
				Edgefield County 
			
				Fairfield County 
			
				Florence County 
			
				Georgetown County 
			
				Greenville County 
			
				Greenwood County 
			
				Hampton County 
			
				Horry County 
			
				Jasper County 
			
				Kershaw County 
			
				Lancaster County 
			
				Laurens County 
			
				Lee County 
			
				Lexington County 
			
				Marion County 
			
				Marlboro County 
			
				McCormick County 
			
				Newberry County 
			
				Oconee County 
			
				Orangeburg County 
			
				Pickens County 
			
				Richland County 
			
				Saluda County 
			
				Spartanburg County 
			
				Sumter County 
			
				Union County 
			
				Williamsburg County 
			
				York County 
			
	 
	
	
	Also see County: Census Data  | Physical, Cultural & Historical Features  | ZIP Codes  | Land, Farms, & Ranches 
		
	
  		The South Carolina Counties  section of the gazetteer lists the cities, towns, neighborhoods and subdivisions for each of the 46 South Carolina Counties.
		Also see South Carolina County: ZIP Codes  | Physical, Cultural & Historical Features  | Census Data  | Land, Farms, & Ranches 
		Nearby physical features such as streams, islands and lakes are listed along with maps and driving directions. The same is true for both historical features and cultural features such as hospitals, parks, schools and airports.
		Each profile includes the current weather plus a seven day forecast. Note that for smaller populated places, the weather report may be for the nearest weather reporting station or airport.
		The local information and data include economic and demographic data, census information and facts about the local environmental situation including such items as maps of flood zones, local sources of pollution, air quality indices and local areas where hazardous materials may be used or stored.
		The complete category list for larger cities and towns includes: Arts & Culture, Census Data, Community Organizations, State and Local Government, Health & Medical, Newcomer Information, Local News Papers & Radio, Parks & Recreation, Pets & Hobbies, Schools & Libraries, Social Services, Travel and Tourism.