Map of South Carolina
South Carolina is in the United States. Its capital is Columbia. Explore the labeled map, find its location within the country, or download a blank map and a coloring map for printing.

Where is South Carolina?
The highlighted area shows South Carolina within the United States. The locator uses the national outline; the larger map above provides the detail.

South Carolina: facts and places
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Columbia
- Area
- 82,931 km² (32,020 sq mi)
- Population
- 5.1 million (2020)
- Map reference point
- 33.71° N, 80.64° W
Places shown in this area include Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Anderson, Florence, Sumter, Myrtle Beach, and Aiken. The map selects major settlements from Natural Earth; it does not show every city or town. Columbia is marked separately as the capital.
For county boundaries and county names, see the South Carolina county map on Which County.
Blank map of South Carolina
Use this map without names to practice locating places. The coloring version below uses black outlines on white paper.

South Carolina coloring map

Sources and reuse
Map design: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Country and state outlines and settlements: Natural Earth (public domain). Facts: Wikidata (CC0); population figures use the stated year.
Frequently asked questions
Where is South Carolina?
South Carolina is in the United States. The location map highlights it within the country; the main map shows its outline and places including Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg.
What is the capital of South Carolina?
The capital is Columbia. It is marked with a red star on the labeled map.
Can I print a blank map of South Carolina?
Yes. Download the blank or black-and-white coloring version as PNG, SVG or PDF. The PDF fits US Letter paper and can be scaled to fit A4. Credit Atlas of Maps under CC BY 4.0.
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