The town itself has a total area of approximately 39.70 km˛ (25.33 mi˛). The unitary authority (created in 1996 as the 'County of Thamesdown', but renamed in 1997 as the county of Swindon) has a much larger area as it encompasses many surrounding villages and land.
Swindon has a temperate climate, meaning it has roughly equally long winters and summers. The temperature in Swindon varies slightly more than areas on the coast.
(51°33?51?N, 1°46?15?W)
Grid reference SU150850
Nearby towns and cities: Calne, Chippenham, Wootton Bassett, Cirencester, Cricklade, Highworth, Marlborough
Nearby villages: Liddington, Lydiard Millicent, Purton, Wanborough, Wroughton
Nearby places of interest: Avebury, Barbury Castle, Crofton Pumping Station, Silbury Hill, Stonehenge
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