Georgetown is located in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and serves as the county seat of Georgetown County. It holds the distinction of being the third-oldest city in the state of South Carolina.
Situated on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Black, Great Pee Dee, Waccamaw, and Sampit rivers, the city functions as a significant maritime hub. It is the second largest seaport in South Carolina, handling more than 960,000 tons of materials annually.
As of the 2020 census, Georgetown had a population of 8,403, reflecting a decrease from the 9,163 residents recorded in the 2010 census.