The City of Greenwood is located in the heart of the County. Incorporated in 1857, the City now boasts a thriving population of over twenty-two thousand people (2000 census) and an estimated daytime population of forty thousand. Greenwood is one of the larger cities in the South Carolina Piedmont. The total area of the City has been calculated as 14.708 square miles. The climate is heavenly. The area provides residents with wonderful weather, year 'round, but also provides a mild change of seasons for those that can not live without spring buds and rich fall colors. The type of climate allows for lots of outside activities, whether it be golf, gardening in the backyard or picnicking by the lake.

Average Climate Temperature 68.0 Total Precipitation 43.1 inches Snowfall 1.4" Growing Season 229 Days Prevailing Wings Southeast Elevation 620 ft. Above Sea Level Source: Greenwood Chamber of Commerce

Distance Major Cities Hours Miles Asheville 2.1 115 Atlanta 3.0 148 Augusta 1.0 59 Charleston 3.5 175 Charlotte 2.2 121 Columbia 1.5 74 Greenville 1.0 55 Source: Greenwood Chamber of Commerce

The local government structure for the City of Greenwood is a council-manager form of government. It is composed of a mayor and six member council. The city manager, appointed by the mayor, manages the day-to-day administrative duties related to the City. Also, the city manager is responsible for appointing departmental supervisors for the City. The City of Greenwood consists of nine departments, all of which are online.