Information on Chester, Chester County
The City of Chester is located in the state of South Carolina, in Chester County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Chester City HALL, Chester County
| Chester City Hall's address | Chester Chester Municipal Building 100 W End St, 100 W End St Chester SC 29706 United States | |
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| Phone number of Chester City Hall | +1 803-581-2123 | |
| Chester, SC email | Not available | |
| Chester official website | chestersc.org | |
| Mayor of Chester | ||
| Chester County, South Carolina: Vital Records | Chester vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your South Carolina birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Chester
What county is Chester SC in?Chester, SC is located in Chester County |
Where is Chester, South Carolina ?Chester is nestled in Chester County, located in the northern part of South Carolina, USA. It lies approximately midway between the larger cities of Columbia and Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is part of the Piedmont region and is near the Broad River, placing it within a significant historical and geographic corridor. |
Chester administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester - other counties in South Carolina |
Demography of Chester
| Name of Chester inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 5 607 inhabitants | 56 / 4 183 | ||
| Population density in Chester | 1 716,6 pop/sq mi (662,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Chester, SC
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Chester, SC
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| YORK COUNTY CLERK OF COURT | 933 HECKLE BLVD, STE 101 | 8039091892 |
| UNION POST OFFICE | 804 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD | 8644277638 |
| WINNSBORO POST OFFICE | 144 N CONGRESS ST | 8036359486 |
| LANCASTER COUNTY SC | 101 N. MAIN ST. | 8034169432 |
| WHITMIRE POST OFFICE | 205 MAIN STREET | 8036943612 |
| HEATH SPRINGS POST OFFICE | 101 N MAIN ST | 8032734855 |
| GASTON COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS | 325 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY | 7048627685 |
| GASTONIA POST OFFICE | 301 W MAIN STREET | 7048676312 |
| PROSPERITY POST OFFICE | 155 N MAIN ST | 8033642325 |
| MATTHEWS POST OFFICE | 301 E JOHN ST | 7048476063 |
| CHARLOTTE PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY | 1820 HARRIS HOUSTON RD | 7047172713 |
| SOUTH PROVIDENCE CHARLOTTE USPS | 11035 GOLF LINKS DRIVE | 7048146707 |
| UNION STATION - UNC CHARLOTTE | 8845 CRAVER RD | 7046875893 |
| UNION COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS | 500 NORTH MAIN STREET STE 239 | 7042820216 |
| SPARTANBURG COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 151 S CHURCH STREET | 8645963505 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Chester
There are 2 bank branches in Chester.
Branch Banking and Trust Company is the most popular bank in Chester with 1 branch offices, followed by Spratt Savings and Loan Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Chester:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Spratt Savings and Loan Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Chester administrative numbers
| Chester City code | 4514095 |
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| Chester City postcode | 29706 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Chester
| Airport | 27.6 miles Charlotte/Douglas International Airport 38.4 miles Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport 44.6 miles |
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Chester territory
| Chester area | 3,27 sq mi (8,46 km²) |
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| Chester altitude | 538 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 34.7048 Longitude: -81.2138 Latitude: 34° 42' 17'' North Longitude: 81° 12' 50'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Chester | Currently, the town Chester isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Chester |
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| Natural parks | Chester isn't part of a natural park |
What is Chester close to?
| Nearby cities include: Lowrys, Richburg, McConnells and Lockhart | ||
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| Lowrys | Lowrys | Richburg |
| Lowrys |  | Richburg |
| Carlisle | Carlisle | Fort Lawn |
| Lowrys 7 miles | Richburg 11.1 miles | McConnells 12 miles |
| Lockhart 15.7 miles | Carlisle 16.3 miles | Fort Lawn 17.9 miles |
| Sharon 18.6 miles | Rock Hill 19.8 miles | Great Falls 19.8 miles |
| York 20.2 miles | Hickory Grove 22.3 miles | Union 23.4 miles |
| Winnsboro 24.1 miles | Lancaster 24.7 miles | Tega Cay 25.8 miles |
| Smyrna 25.8 miles | Fort Mill 26.3 miles | Whitmire 26.7 miles |
| Jonesville 28.1 miles | Clover 28.3 miles | Jenkinsville 30.6 miles |
Distance between Chester and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2113 miles | Houston : 896 miles | Philadelphia : 496 miles |
| Phoenix : 1763 miles | San Antonio : 1076 miles | San Diego : 2059 miles |
| Dallas : 903 miles | San Jose : 2262 miles | Jacksonville : 303 miles |
| Indianapolis : 444 miles | San Francisco : 2324 miles | Austin : 1011 miles |
| Columbus : 378 miles | Fort Worth : 937 miles | Charlotte : 41 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Chester, SC
Elementary schools in Chester
Academy for Teaching and Learning
District of Chester 01Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 353
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts
District of Chester 01Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 472
Chester Park Elementary School of Literacy and Technology
District of Chester 01Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 454
Chester Park School Elementary of Inquiry
District of Chester 01Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 489
Middle schools in Chester
Chester Middle
District of Chester 01Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 573
High schools in Chester
Chester County Career Center
District of Chester 01Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Chester Senior High
District of Chester 01Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 874
Private schools in Chester
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 79
Holy Place Chester Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5Students : 42
Leisure and activities in Chester surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Chester Golf Club | Pinetuck Golf Course to Rock Hill 15.1 miles |
Other information on the City of Chester
| Nuclear power plant | Catawba Nuclear Station 41 mile Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Generating Station 46 mile |
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