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Govan
A town of 56 people in South Carolina
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About Govan
Town in South Carolina, United States56Population
0.8 sq miArea
240 ftElevation
Govan is a town in Bamberg County, South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Govan had a population of 56.
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Health in Govan
Compared with South Carolina
1better than SC·17worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
Conditions
9▼ 3 close
Habits
2▼ 2 close
Care
1▲ 2▼ 4 close
Mind
2▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
2▼ 2 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Allendale County HospitalFairfax · 18.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Denmark Medical CenterDenmark · 6.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 29843 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Govan →
Natural hazards in Govan
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Govan →
Climate in Govan
Full climate →Govan has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
61° / 37°Winter
77° / 51°Spring
91° / 69°Summer
77° / 53°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Govan →
Libraries near Govan
See all →Nearest: Denmark LibraryDenmark · 6.9 miles · 26 hrs a week
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