South West England is one of nine official regions of England. It comprises the counties of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire, plus the Isles of Scilly.
Major towns and cities include Bristol, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Swindon, Poole, Gloucester, Exeter, Cheltenham, and Bath.
Counties of South West England
Basic information about the counties of South West England are shown in the table below:
| County | Area (Square Miles) | Cities and Towns Include: |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 40 | Bristol |
| Cornwall | 1375 | Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell |
| Devon | 2590 | Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Paignton, Exmouth |
| Dorset | 1024 | Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch, Ferndow |
| Gloucestershire | 1220 | Gloucester, Cheltenham, Filton, Stroud, Yate |
| Somerset | 1610 | Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater |
| Wiltshire | 1346 | Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham |
Map of South West England
A map of South West England showing its counties is shown below.
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Weather Forecasts for South West England
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Other Regions
The South West is one of nine regions of England. The others are East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber.