what is the capital of south carolina

The capital of South Carolina is Columbia. It is the second-most populous city in the state, with a population of 136,632 at the 2020 census. Columbia is located in the center of South Carolina, where the Broad and the Saluda Rivers form the Congaree River. It is the primary city of the Midlands region of the state and serves as the county seat of Richland County, with a portion of the city extending into neighboring Lexington County. The South Carolina State House, the center of government for the state, is located in Columbia.