Scotia South Carolina Map

About Scotia, South Carolina

Scotia is a locality in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 97. The population density is 15.4 people per km². Scotia is located at 32.6810°N, 81.2434°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29939.

Scotia exhales a quiet grace under the generous South Carolina sky, a place where the land itself seems to hum with the languid pulse of the Lowcountry. It lies 35.3 miles east-north-east of Statesboro, GA (from Statesboro, GA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south of Estill. The terrain unfolds with a gentle, yielding character, its broad, flat expanses patterned with pine forests that whisper secrets to the humid breeze, interspersed with the darker, more ancient stillness of cypress swamps. Sunlight, when it filters through the dense canopy, casts a dappled, almost liquid gold upon the needle-strewn earth, a light that softens edges and invites contemplation. The air itself carries the faint, sweet scent of pine resin and the richer, earthier aroma of fertile soil, a constant reminder of the natural abundance that defines this region. Everywhere, the land seems to breathe, a slow, steady inhale and exhale that dictates the unhurried pace of life in Scotia. The history of Scotia is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural heritage of Hampton County, its economy once deeply rooted in the cultivation of cotton and tobacco, crops that shaped the very landscape and the lives of its people. Though those eras have long since passed, the echoes of that past remain, a subtle undercurrent in the present. Today, the character of Scotia is shaped by a more diversified economy, with forestry and a scattering of small businesses contributing to its quiet sustenance. Life here moves with a steady, unpretentious rhythm, a stark contrast to the clamor of larger cities, where community bonds are forged through shared experiences and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of their surroundings. The waterways that thread through the surrounding lowlands, the shallow creeks and broader rivers, still serve as vital arteries, reflecting the sky and carrying the silent passage of time.

About This Scotia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scotia, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.681006, -81.243436. 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 Scotia and Hampton County.

Detailed location data for Scotia includes the ZIP code (29939), telephone area code (843), county seat of Hampton County (Hampton), and school district assignment (Hampton 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 Scotia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.