Coronaca, South Carolina facts for kids
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Coronaca, South Carolina
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Location of Coronaca, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.69 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 156 |
| • Density | 92.91/sq mi (35.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-16945 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1247396 |
Coronaca is a small community in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 156 people lived in Coronaca.
History of Coronaca
Coronaca has some interesting history. A historic place called The Oaks is located here. In 2010, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site that is protected.
In the mid-1970s, a strong tornado hit Coronaca. It caused damage to the local church and a few houses in the area.
Geography and Location
Coronaca is located in the northern part of Greenwood County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°15′46″N 82°5′33″W / 34.26278°N 82.09250°W.
U.S. Route 221 runs along the southeastern edge of Coronaca. This road can take you about 6 miles (10 km) southwest to Greenwood, which is the main town of the county. If you go north on the same road, you'll reach Laurens, which is about 20 miles (32 km) away.
The United States Census Bureau says that Coronaca covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 156 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Coronaca was 156 people.
Back in 2000, there were 170 people living in Coronaca. There were 76 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 22% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Coronaca are of different ages. In 2000, about 18% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Coronaca was 41 years old.
Coronaca Today
Today, Coronaca has a Volunteer Fire Department. This department helps keep the community safe. There is also a BI-LO grocery store where people can buy food and other items. The community also has a couple of churches.
See also
In Spanish: Coronaca para niños
