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Richland County Map, South Carolina

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Richland County, South Carolina

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Richland County is right in the geographic center of South Carolina. It’s home to Columbia, the state capital. Broad River runs right through it. Fort Jackson, the largest initial entry training center in the U.S. Army, is located here.

The University of South Carolina gives the area a youthful energy. You can’t miss the State House with its distinctive copper dome. Locals love the nearby Columbia Museum of Art.

Congaree National Park hugs the southern border, perfect for nature lovers. The county’s got a mix of urban buzz and natural beauty. It’s a place where history, politics, and culture collide in the best way possible.

CategoryDetails
County NameRichland County
County SeatColumbia
PopulationApproximately 439,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesColumbia, Forest Acres, Irmo, Dentsville, Arcadia Lakes
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 20, Interstate 26, Interstate 77, U.S. Highway 1, U.S. Highway 76
FIPS Code45-079
Total Area (Land and Water)772 square miles (757 sq mi land, 15 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Kershaw County (Northeast), Fairfield County (North), Sumter County (East), Lexington County (West), Calhoun County (South), Newberry County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34°02’N, 80°54’W
EtymologyNamed for its “rich” and fertile lands
Major LandmarksSouth Carolina State House, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, University of South Carolina
WebsiteRichland County Website

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