Myrtle Beach (South Carolina)
Here is general information about Myrtle Beach in South Carolina
Myrtle Beach statistic
Coordinates | 33°44′38.67″N 78°52′10.11″W |
Country | United States |
State | South Carolina |
County | Horry |
Incorporated | 1938 as a town 1957 as a city |
Named for | The wax myrtle, an abundant local shrub |
Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
ZIP Codes | 29572, 29575, 29577, 29578, 29579, 29586, 29587, 29588 |
Area code(s) | 843 and 854 |
FIPS code | 45-49075 |
GNIS feature ID | 1249770 |
Website | www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com |
Government (Type) | Mayor–Council |
Government (Mayor) | Brenda Bethune |
Government (City Council) | Members Brenda Bethune – MayorJackie Vereen Hatley – Mayor Pro TemporeMichael ChestnutJohn KrajcClyde H. "Mike" LowderPhilip N. Render, DMDGregg Smith |
Government (Total) | 35,682 |
Government (Land) | 23.50 sq mi (60.88 km2) |
Government (Water) | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
Government (Rank) | SC: 13th |
Government (Density) | 1,476.13/sq mi (569.94/km2) |
Area (Total) | 35,682 |
Area (Land) | 23.50 sq mi (60.88 km2) |
Area (Water) | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
Area (Rank) | SC: 13th |
Area (Density) | 1,476.13/sq mi (569.94/km2) |
Population (2020) (Total) | 35,682 |
Population (2020) (Rank) | SC: 13th |
Population (2020) (Density) | 1,476.13/sq mi (569.94/km2) |
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Myrtle Beach is a coastal city on the east coast of the United States in Horry County, South Carolina. It is located in the center of a long and continuous 60-mile (97 km) stretch of beach known as "The Grand Strand" in northeastern South Carolina.