Denton is the county seat of Denton County in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 113,383 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It is located 38 miles south of the border between Oklahoma and Texas and 39 miles northwest of Dallas. A Texas land grant led to the formation of Denton County in 1846, and the city was formed in 1857. Both were named after pioneer and Texas militia captain John B. Denton. The establishment of the University of North Texas in 1890 and Texas Woman's University in 1901... distinguished the city from neighboring regions. With over 45,000 students enrolled at the two universities, 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. 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. In 2006, Money magazine named it one of the "Top 100 Best Places to Live in America." The formation of Denton is closely tied with that of Denton County.
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| County: | Denton County |
| State: | Texas |
| Population: | 113,383 |
| Area: | 62.3 sq. mi. |
| Time zone: | Central Time zone |
| Also known as: | Denton, Texas, Denton County / Denton city |