North Augusta, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina
Downtown North Augusta
Nickname: 
South Carolina's Riverfront
Coordinates: 33°30′47″N 81°57′46″W / 33.51306°N 81.96278°W / 33.51306; -81.96278
Country United States
State South Carolina
CountiesAiken, Edgefield
Government
  TypeMayor–council
  MayorBriton Williams (R)
Area
  Total
21.84 sq mi (56.57 km2)
  Land21.29 sq mi (55.14 km2)
  Water0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2)
Elevation
387 ft (118 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
24,379
  Density1,145.04/sq mi (442.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
29800-29899
Area code(s)803, 839
FIPS code45-50695
GNIS feature ID1231597
Websitewww.northaugustasc.gov

North Augusta is a city in Aiken and Edgefield counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina, on the north bank of the Savannah River. It lies directly across the river, and state border, from Augusta, Georgia. The population was 24,379 at the 2020 census, making it the 21st-most populous city in South Carolina. The city is included in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) and is part of the Augusta, Georgia, metropolitan area.