Welcome to Cordova ...
The town of Cordova is located in Orangeburg County<1>.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Cordova has a population of 161 people<2> (see below for details).
We don't have a date for the establishment of Cordova.
Cordova is 240 feet [73 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Cordova lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Cordova lies within the (803) area code.
The ZIP code for Cordova: 29039<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Cordova had an population of 161 people. This is a decrease of 4.73% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 2.55% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Cordova had a population of 169 people. This makes Cordova the county's 15th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 169 people, the population of Cordova increased 7.64% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 157 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Cordova.
Communities Also Named Cordova ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 20 communities that are also named Cordova - they are located in Alabama, Alaska, California, Georgia (2), Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Manitoba, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ontario, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Cordova.
Communities near Cordova ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Cordova.
- Orangeburg [Orangeburg County]
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- Orangeburg [Orangeburg County] lies 5 miles [8 km]<5> to the northeast of Cordova
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,460 people
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- Bamberg [Bamberg County]
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- Bamberg [Bamberg County] lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<5> to the southwest of Cordova
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,160 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bamberg<6>
- Denmark [Bamberg County]
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- Denmark [Bamberg County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the southwest of Cordova
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,902 people
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- Saint Matthews [Calhoun County]
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- Saint Matthews [Calhoun County] lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<5> to the northeast of Cordova
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,903 people
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- Branchville [Orangeburg County]
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- Branchville [Orangeburg County] lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<5> to the southeast of Cordova
- Population from the 2020 Census: 944 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Branchville<6>
- Bowman [Orangeburg County]
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- Bowman [Orangeburg County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the southeast of Cordova
- Population from the 2020 Census: 878 people
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- North [Orangeburg County]
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- North [Orangeburg County] lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<5> to the northwest of Cordova
- Population from the 2020 Census: 699 people
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- Cameron [Calhoun County]
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- Cameron [Calhoun County] lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<5> to the northeast of Cordova
- Population from the 2020 Census: 396 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cameron have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Neeses [Orangeburg County]
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- Neeses [Orangeburg County] lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<5> to the northwest of Cordova
- Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
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- Norway [Orangeburg County]
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- Norway [Orangeburg County] lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<5> to the west of Cordova
- Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
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- Branchville [Orangeburg County]
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Cordova. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Cordova.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Cordova. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Cordova.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Cordova. See our Newspapers Page for Cordova.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Cordova ...
Looking for more information about Cordova? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Cordova, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Cordova.
Adding Cordova to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Cordova in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Cordova was on a map titled Map of South Carolina (from Rand McNally, 1911).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Cordova on our Genealogy Page.
Other Roadside Stops ...
The Communities of South Carolina
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cordova. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Orangeburg County: www.orangeburgcounty.org/
The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of South Carolina's counties, including Orangeburg, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Cordova. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Cordova - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Cordova). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Cordova or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Cordova) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Cordova. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from CordovaOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Cordova. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 33.4357, Longitude: -80.9193 |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |