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Denton, Texas is a city located north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with a population of 113,383 as of 2010. It is the county seat of Denton County and is home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University, which have helped distinguish it from neighboring regions and drive its economy. With over 45,000 university students and annual events like the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo attracting over 300,000 people, Denton is characterized as a college town with an active cultural scene.

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Denton Is A City in The

Denton, Texas is a city located north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with a population of 113,383 as of 2010. It is the county seat of Denton County and is home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University, which have helped distinguish it from neighboring regions and drive its economy. With over 45,000 university students and annual events like the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo attracting over 300,000 people, Denton is characterized as a college town with an active cultural scene.

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Denton is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Denton County.

As of
the 2010 United States Census, its population was 113,383,
[4]
making it the 27th most
populous city in Texas and the 11th-largest city in the DallasFort Worth metroplex.
A Texas land grant led to the formation of Denton County in 1846, and the city was
incorporated in 1866. Both were named after pioneer and Texas militia captain John B.
Denton. The arrival of a railroad line in the city in 1881 spurred population, and the
establishment of the University of North Texas in 1890 and Texas Woman's University in
1901 distinguished the city from neighboring regions. After the construction of Dallas-Fort
Worth International Airport finished in 1974, the city saw more rapid growth; as of 2011,
Denton was the seventh-fastest growing city with a population over 100,000 in the country.
Located north of the DallasFort Worth metroplex in North Texas on Interstate 35, Denton is
known for its active music life; the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo and the Denton Arts
and Jazz Festival attract over 300,000 people to the city each year. The city experiences hot,
humid summers and relatively few extreme weather events. Its diverse citizenry is
represented by a nonpartisan city council, and numerous county and state departments have
offices in the city. With over 45,000 students enrolled at the two universities located within its
city limits, Denton is often characterized as a college town. As a result of the universities'
growth, educational services play a large role in the city's economy. Residents are served by
the Denton County Transportation Authority, which provides commuter rail and bus service
to the area.

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