Latta South Carolina Map

About Latta, South Carolina

Latta is a locality in Dillon County, South Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,455. The population density is 458.4 people per km². Latta is located at 34.3371°N, 79.4312°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29565.

Latta rests in a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the earth, a rich, sandy loam, rolls gently toward the horizon. It lies 21.3 miles east-north-east of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 63°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-south-west of Dillon. Towering pines, their needles whispering secrets to the wind, stand sentinel over fields of ripening cotton and soybeans, their white bolls a promise of harvest, their green leaves a vibrant hum of life. The air here carries the scent of pine resin and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and lavender, a quiet spectacle that settles over Latta like a comforting blanket. The occasional call of a distant hawk or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth are the dominant sounds, a testament to the sprawling, fertile landscape that defines this corner of Dillon County. The history of Latta is intertwined with the fertile crescent of this region, a place where agriculture has long been the lifeblood, shaping its character and economy. Generations have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its soil, a tradition that continues to define Latta’s identity. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of those who settled here, the quiet resilience of farmers and small business owners, is palpable. The local economy, though diversified, still retains the echoes of its agrarian roots, with agribusiness and related industries playing a significant role. Life in Latta unfolds at a measured pace, a gentle rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring connection to the land that has sustained it for so long.

About This Latta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Latta, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.337105, -79.431162. 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 Latta and Dillon County.

Detailed location data for Latta includes the ZIP code (29565), telephone area code (843, 854), county seat of Dillon County (Dillon), and school district assignment (Dillon School District 3). 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 Latta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.