Swindon
Swindon is a city in United Kingdom with a population of about 201,669.
Swindon is a town in Wiltshire, England. At the time of the 2021 census, the population of the built-up area was 224,942, making it the largest settlement in the county. Located at the northeastern edge of the South West England region, Swindon lies on the M4 corridor, 84 miles to the west of London and 36 miles to the east of Bristol. The Cotswolds lie just to the town's north and the North Wessex Downs lie just to the town's south. It is the centre of Swindon unitary authority.
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About Swindon
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Explore | ENG |
| Population | 201,669 |
| Local currency | GBP |
| Coordinates | 51.5580, -1.7812 |
| Time zone | Europe/London |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | City |
| Distance to the capital | 115 km · London |
| Population (United Kingdom) | #40 most populated in United Kingdom |
| Where on Earth | 51°33′29″N · 1°46′52″W |
| Hemisphere | N · W |
| Distance to the equator | 5,739 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 4,279 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Saratov (Russia) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -51.56, 178.22 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| London | 114 km |
| Paris | 420 km |
| Moscow | 2,601 km |
| Cairo | 3,614 km |
| New York | 5,460 km |
| Dubai | 5,587 km |
📍 What to see nearby
Lotmead Farm Pick Your Own
farm
Swindon Karting Arena
sports centre
The Ridgeway National Trail
information
Barbury Castle Country Park
information
Barbury Castle Country Park
information
Fika Coffee & Wine
cafe
Robins Farm
pub
Durocornovium Roman Site
archaeological site
Nando's
restaurant
Studley Grange Butterfly Gardens and Craft Centre
attraction
The Sanctuary
guest house
Toolstation
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