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Camden, South Carolina

Coordinates: 34°15′33″N 80°36′33″W / 34.25917°N 80.60917°W / 34.25917; -80.60917
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Camden, South Carolina
Camden City Hall
Camden City Hall
Nickname: 
Steeplechase Capital of the World
Motto: 
"Classically Carolina"
Coordinates: 34°15′33″N 80°36′33″W / 34.25917°N 80.60917°W / 34.25917; -80.60917
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyKershaw
FoundedMarch 22, 1786
Government
 • TypeCity manager-council
Area
 • Total11.90 sq mi (30.82 km2)
 • Land11.11 sq mi (28.77 km2)
 • Water0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2)
Elevation
187 ft (57 m)
Population
 • Total7,788
 • Density701.18/sq mi (270.72/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP codes
29020 & 29021
Area code(s)803, 839
FIPS code45-10855[3]
GNIS feature ID1247113[4]
Websiteexperiencecamdensc.com

Camden is a city in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. It is the largest city and county seat of Kershaw County. The population was 7,788 in the 2020 census.[2]

References

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  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Camden city, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-31.