Johns Island, also spelled John's Island, is one of the Sea Islands near Charleston, South Carolina, located to the west of James Island and to the east of Wadmalaw Island and inshore of Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island. It is separated from the mainland by the tidal Stono River, which forms part of the Intracoastal Waterway. Over one-third of the island is within the city limits of Charleston, South Carolina. The island is home to the Angel Oak, a 1400 year old Southern live oak tree, and is also known for its tomato farms. The population of John's Island is growing because of its proximity to Charleston, and despite substantial and vocal opposition to development, it is rapidly changing from a rural farming community to a suburban bedroom community. The 2000 census reported a total of 11,477. The island has a land area of 216.83 km² (83.72 sq mi), making it the fourth largest island on the east coast of the United States and the 59th largest island in the United States.