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City of Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston is the county seat of Charleston County in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The City is also the oldest and second largest city in the state.

The population was estimated to be 115,638 in 2009, making it the second most populous city in South Carolina, closely behind the state capital Columbia. Current trends put Charleston as the fastest-growing municipality in South Carolina.

The city of Charleston is located just south of the mid-point of South Carolina's coastline, at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers. Charleston Harbor lies between downtown Charleston and the Atlantic Ocean. Charleston's name is derived from Charles Towne, named after King Charles II of England.