Dallas

Dallas is the third-largest city in the state of Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The city covers 385 square miles (997 km²) and is the county seat of Dallas County. As of July 1, 2006, U.S. Census estimates the city population to be 1,279,910. The city is the main cultural and economic center of the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area that according to the March 1, 2007 estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, spans seven counties, had an estimated 2006 population of 6,145,037, and is the 12th-largest metropolitan area in the United States.

History

Dallas was founded in 1841 and formally incorporated as a city in February 1856. The city's economy is primarily based on banking, commerce, telecommunications, computer technology, energy, and transportation, and the city is home to the third largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the nation. Located in North Texas and a major city in the American South, Dallas is the core of the largest inland metropolitan area in the United States that lacks any navigable link to the sea.

Geography

Dallas is the county seat of Dallas County. Portions of the city extend into neighboring Collin County, Denton County, Kaufman County, and Rockwall County. The city has a total area of 385.0 square miles (997.1 km²), 342.5 square miles (887.2 km²) of it being land and 42.5 square miles (110.1 km²) of it (11.03%) water. Dallas makes up one-fifth of the much larger urbanized area known as the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, in which one quarter of all Texans live.

Economy

The economy of Dallas is considered diverse. The city is home to a large number of companies, including 12 Fortune 500 companies. The city's economy is primarily based on banking, commerce, telecommunications, computer technology, energy, healthcare and medical research, and transportation and logistics.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,188,580 people, 451,833 households, and 266,580 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,469.9 people per square mile (1,339.7/km²). There were 484,117 housing units at an average density of 1,413.3/sq mi (545.7/km²).

Education

Dallas is served by the Dallas Independent School District (DISD), which operates several schools in the city. The city is also home to a number of private and charter schools. Higher education institutions in the city include the University of Texas at Dallas, Southern Methodist University, and Dallas Baptist University.

Transportation

Dallas is served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), which operates buses and light rail lines in the city. The city is also served by two major airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field.

Healthcare

Dallas is home to several hospitals and medical centers, including Parkland Memorial Hospital, Baylor University Medical Center, and UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Culture

Dallas is known for its rich cultural scene, with numerous museums, art galleries, and performance venues. The city is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Dallas Cowboys (NFL), Dallas Mavericks (NBA), and Dallas Stars (NHL).

See also

• List of people from Dallas
• List of cities in Texas
• Dallas County, Texas

External links

• Official website

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