North South Carolina Map

About North, South Carolina

North is a locality in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 675. The population density is 349.8 people per km². North is located at 33.6157°N, 81.1020°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29112.

North unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the broad, sun-drenched fields of cotton and soybeans stretch towards a horizon often softened by the hazy, humid air of the South Carolina midlands. It lies 26.9 miles south of Columbia, SC (from Columbia, SC: bearing 188°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south of Swansea. Ancient live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss like ethereal shawls, punctuate the open spaces, offering pockets of dappled shade that invite a moment's respite from the persistent, golden light. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the senses as the day draws to a close, painting the sky in hues of bruised purple and fading rose. This corner of Orangeburg County, North, has long been shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, its economy historically tied to the land's bounty, particularly cotton cultivation which once defined its very character. While the agricultural roots remain deep, the presence of Claflin University, a historically black liberal arts institution, also imbues North with a quiet intellectual hum, a contrast to the agrarian stillness. The legacy of this region, marked by both hardship and resilience, is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet dignity of the land itself, a place where time seems to move with a deliberate, unhurried grace.

About This North Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.615708, -81.102041. 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 North and Orangeburg County.

Detailed location data for North includes the ZIP code (29112), telephone area code (803), county seat of Orangeburg County (Orangeburg), and school district assignment (Orangeburg 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 North is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.