Ceremonial county in England
Devon is a ceremonial county in England, United Kingdom. The county town is Exeter. According to the 2021 Census, Devon has a population of 1,218,613 and covers an area of 6,708 km², giving it a population density of 182 people per square kilometre.
As a ceremonial county, Devon is one of the areas of England to which a Lord Lieutenant is appointed as the personal representative of the monarch. Ceremonial counties represent the traditional geographic divisions of England and are used for various official and cultural purposes.
The following local authorities operate within or correspond to Devon:
Devon is in England, United Kingdom.
The county town of Devon is Exeter.
Devon has a population of 1,218,613 according to the 2021 Census.
Devon covers an area of 6,708 km² (2,590 square miles).
Devon contains the following local authorities: East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge, West Devon, Plymouth, Torbay.
Devon is a ceremonial county. Ceremonial counties are the 46 traditional geographic counties of England, each headed by a Lord Lieutenant appointed by the Sovereign.
Some ceremonial counties have a county council (e.g. Devon County Council) that handles highways, education, and social care, while others are divided entirely into unitary authorities with no separate county council. Check your local authority for details.