Newtown South Carolina Map

About Newtown, South Carolina

Newtown is a locality in Dillon County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 972. The population density is 713.6 people per km². Newtown is located at 34.4068°N, 79.3573°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29536.

Newtown lies low and wide, a place where the sun seems to linger, painting the humid air with a honeyed light that softens the edges of the landscape. It lies 27.4 miles east-north-east of Florence, SC (from Florence, SC: bearing 58°T), and is situated 1.0 miles south-east of Dillon. Pines stand sentry along the straight roads, their needles whispering secrets to a breeze that carries the scent of damp earth and distant blossoms. The land itself feels patient, a broad, flat expanse where the occasional dip and rise suggest the slow, inexorable work of water over centuries, carving shallow basins that hold the sky when it rains. Here, the world moves with a deliberate, almost languid grace, a stark contrast to the hurried bustle of places far removed from this quiet corner of Dillon County. The history of Newtown is etched into the very soil, a narrative of agriculture and resilience, where cotton once reigned and the rhythm of the seasons dictated life. The local economy, though diversified, still carries the echoes of its agrarian past, with fields of soybeans and corn stretching towards the horizon, their green a vibrant counterpoint to the pale dust that rises from unpaved lanes. The air often hums with the distant drone of machinery, a modern soundtrack to a place that has always understood the value of hard work and the quiet satisfaction of a harvest. There are no grand monuments here, no soaring spires, only the enduring spirit of a community that has weathered storms and celebrated triumphs in its own unassuming way, a testament to the enduring character of Newtown.

About This Newtown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newtown, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.406828, -79.357269. 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 Newtown and Dillon County.

Detailed location data for Newtown includes the ZIP code (29536), telephone area code (843, 854), county seat of Dillon County (Dillon), and school district assignment (Dillon School District 4). 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 Newtown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.