Devon
For other uses, see Devon (disambiguation). "Devonshire" redirects here. For other uses, see Devonshire (disambiguation). County of England Devon County Flag Motto: "Auxilio Divino" ("With God's help") Coordinates: 50°42′N 3°48′W / 50.7°N 3.8°W / 50.7; -3.8 Coordinates: 50°42′N 3°48′W / 50.7°N 3.8°W / 50.7; -3.8 Sovereign state United Kingdom Constituent country England Region South West Established Ancient Ceremonial county Lord Lieutenant David Fursdon [1] High Sheriff Mrs Grania Phillips (2018/19) [2] Area 6,707 km 2 (2,590 sq mi) • Ranked 4th of 48 Population (mid-2017 est.) 1,185,500 • Ranked 11th of 48 Density 176/km 2 (460/sq mi) Ethnicity 94.5% White British (2011) [note 1] Non-metropolitan county County council Devon County Council Executive Conservative Admin HQ Exeter Area 6,564...