Coosawhatchie
Census-designated place in Jasper County, South Carolina

Coosawhatchie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jasper County, South Carolina, with 57 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gillisonville, 4.2 miles NW.
- 57residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 97 / sq mipopulation density
- 29912ZIP code
About Coosawhatchie
Coosawhatchie (koo-saw-HATCH-ee) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Jasper County, South Carolina, United States at the northern head of the Broad River. It served as the headquarters for General Robert E. Lee during the early part of the American Civil War. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 57. It is accessible from Interstate 95 via Exit 28.
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Coosawhatchie had 57 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 57 |
|---|---|
| Density | 97 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Coosawhatchie at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 57 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5861° N, 80.9355° W |
| ZIP code | 29912 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4516675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Coosawhatchie
- Gillisonville4.2 mi NW
- Yemassee7.6 mi NE
- Sheldon7.9 mi E
- Ridgeland8.1 mi S
- Seabrook11.0 mi E
- Lobeco11.9 mi E
- Laurel Bay12.3 mi SE
- Dale13.8 mi E
- Beaufort15.6 mi SE
- Burton15.9 mi SE
- Furman16.1 mi NW
- Shell Point18.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Coosawhatchie
What county is Coosawhatchie in?
Coosawhatchie is in Jasper County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Coosawhatchie, SC?
57 people lived in Coosawhatchie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Coosawhatchie, SC?
The ZIP code of Coosawhatchie is 29912.
What is the elevation of Coosawhatchie?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Coosawhatchie?
Gillisonville (4.2 mi), Yemassee (7.6 mi), Sheldon (7.9 mi), Ridgeland (8.1 mi), Seabrook (11.0 mi).
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