Darlington, South Carolina

Darlington is a city located in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States. In 2010, its population was 6,289. It is the county seat of Darlington County. It is part of the Florence, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Darlington, South Carolina
Darlington County Courthouse
Location of Darlington, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°18′5″N 79°52′7″W
Country United States
State South Carolina
CountyDarlington
Founded1835
Government
  TypeCity Manager-Council
  MayorJessica Souderton
Area
  Total4.71 sq mi (12.20 km2)
  Land4.71 sq mi (12.20 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
148 ft (45 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total6,149
  Density1,304.97/sq mi (503.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29532, 29540
Area code(s)843/854
FIPS code45-18565
GNIS feature ID1247486
Websitecityofdarlington.com

Darlington is known for its Darlington Oak and Spanish moss. Darlington is home to the famous Darlington Raceway, which hosts the annual NASCAR Southern 500 race on Labor Day weekend as well as a 400-mile spring race. It is also the site of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Hall of Fame. Darlington is also a center for tobacco farming.

Darlington is located 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Florence and 76 miles (122 km) northeast of the state capital, Columbia.

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