Avon is a county in Southwestern England. It is located in the West of England and borders the counties of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, and Bristol. AVON was created in 1974 and covers an area of 1, 841 square miles. It is home to over one million people and is known for its beautiful countryside, including the Cotswolds and the Mendip Hills. The county town is Bristol, which is also the largest city in the region.