Devonians

Devonians are residents or natives of Devon, a ceremonial and historic county in the South West of England. The term is the demonym for people from Devon, and the county town is Exeter. Other major towns include Plymouth, Torquay, Barnstaple, Tiverton, and Newton Abbot.

Devon is bordered by Cornwall to the west, Somerset and Dorset to the east, the Bristol Channel to the north, and the English Channel to the south. The landscape combines coasts, farmland, and upland moors, with Dartmoor and Exmoor as notable upland areas. The regional economy centers on tourism, agriculture, fishing, and services.

Historically the area was inhabited by Celtic peoples and later integrated into the Kingdom of Wessex. Devon has a strong maritime and exploratory heritage, with historic towns linked to sea trade and naval activity. Notable Devonians include Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh, both associated with the county, as well as writers and artists from Devon.

Agatha Christie, born in Torquay, Devon, is among the county's best-known figures. The Devonians share a distinctive West Country identity, including local dialect features and cultural traditions tied to moorland, coast, and rural life.