Conway South Carolina Map

About Conway, South Carolina

Conway is a locality in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of 27,263. The population density is 364.0 people per km². Conway is located at 33.8360°N, 79.0478°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29527.

Conway rests beside the languid, tea-colored waters of the Waccamaw River, a waterway that has shaped its very essence. It lies 12.0 miles west-north-west of Carolina Forest, SC (from Carolina Forest, SC: bearing 296°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-north-west of Forestbrook. The land here, a gentle slope of sandy loam, supports a verdant tapestry of pine forests and resilient hardwoods, their branches often draped with Spanish moss that catches the humid air like ethereal lace. In the early mornings, a mist rises from the river, softening the edges of the world and lending a quiet dignity to the town, a feeling of being held in a perpetual, verdant embrace. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of blooming magnolias and the rich, earthy scent of the surrounding coastal plain. Conway's roots are deeply entwined with the river, which once served as its primary artery for commerce and connection. For generations, the economy here thrived on the bounty of the land and the water, with agriculture and timber playing significant roles. The historic downtown, with its well-preserved antebellum architecture, whispers tales of a bygone era, each brick and weathered facade a silent witness to the town's enduring spirit. Today, while tourism from the nearby Grand Strand certainly brings a lively energy, Conway retains a distinct character, a place where the pace of life still allows for lingering conversations on shaded porches and a genuine appreciation for the simple, enduring rhythms of the South Carolina Lowcountry.

About This Conway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Conway, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.836004, -79.047814. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Conway and Horry County.

Detailed location data for Conway includes the ZIP code (29526), telephone area code (843, 854), county seat of Horry County (Conway), and school district assignment (Horry County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Conway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.