South-West Oxford

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South-West Oxford is a rural township in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. It covers about 370 square kilometres and is mostly farmland with forests and several small communities. The population was 7,664 in 2016 and 7,583 in 2021.

Formation and government
- Formed in 1975 by joining Dereham and West Oxford townships and the village of Beachville.
- Governed by a mayor and six councillors, elected to four-year terms.

Geography and features
- The Thames River runs through the township.
- Notable for limestone quarries along the river and large drainage projects that support farming.
- Home to Trillium Woods Provincial Nature Reserve, a popular spot for nature lovers.
- The Thames River Trail, a growing hiking route, starts in Beachville.

Communities and locations
- Beachville
- Centreville
- Mount Elgin
- Salford
- Sweaburg
- Dereham Centre (location of the municipal offices)

Population and land
- 2021 population: 7,583 living in 2,616 of 2,708 private dwellings
- Land area: about 370 square kilometres
- Population density: around 20.5 people per square kilometre

South-West Oxford is a mostly agricultural area with a few towns and villages, reflecting a quiet rural lifestyle in Ontario.