Charleston County
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Date Formed:
1769
Council Meets:
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
2020 Census Population:
408,235
Council of Government:
Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester
Land Area:
919
Form of Government:
Council-Administrator
County Seat:
Charleston
Council Members:
9
Other Municipalities:
Awendaw, Folly Beach, Hollywood, Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, Lincolnville, McClellanville, Meggett, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, North Charleston, Ravenel, Seabrook Island, Sullivan's Island
Term Length:
4 years
Method of Election:
Single Member