The Municipality of Southwest Middlesex was formed on January 1, 2001 with the amalgamation of the former Villages of Glencoe and Wardsville and the Townships of Ekfrid and Mosa. Southwest Middlesex has a population of approximately 5,890 and an area of 427.92 sq. km. The Municipality is located in the southwest corner of Middlesex County and sits approximately half way between London and Chatham.