Georgetown, South Carolina

Georgetown is a city located in Georgetown County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,950. It is the county seat of Georgetown County{{GR|6}}. It is a an important seaport on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Great Pee Dee River, Waccamaw River, and Sampit River.

Geography

Georgetown is located at 33°22'3" North, 79°17'38" West (33.367434, -79.293807){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.6 km² (7.2 mi²). 16.9 km² (6.5 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 8.79% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Winyah Bay was formed from a Submergent or drowned coastline, ie. the original rivers had a lower base line, but either the ocean rose or the land sank, changing the landform and making a good location for a harbour. The rising of the ocean may be due to melting of glacial ice and the end of the ice age.

Related Topics:
Submergent - River - Base line - Landform - Glacial - Ice age

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