City of Dallas
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| City of Dallas | |
|---|---|
| Name | City of Dallas |
| Settlement type | City |
| Nickname | Big D, The Triple D |
| Motto | "Live Large. Think Big." |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | Texas |
| Subdivision type2 | Counties |
| Subdivision name2 | Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, Rockwall |
| Established title | Founded |
| Established date | 1841 |
| Government type | Council-Manager |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Eric Johnson |
| Leader title1 | City Council |
| Leader name1 | Dallas City Council |
| Area total km2 | 999.3 |
| Area total sq mi | 385.8 |
| Area land km2 | 882.9 |
| Area land sq mi | 340.9 |
| Area water km2 | 116.4 |
| Area water sq mi | 44.9 |
| Elevation m | 131 |
| Elevation ft | 430 |
| Population total | 1,304,379 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population density km2 | 1477.5 |
| Population density sq mi | 3826.4 |
| Timezone | CST |
| Utc offset | -6 |
| Timezone DST | CDT |
| Utc offset DST | -5 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Codes |
| Postal code | 75201–75398 |
| Area code | 214, 469, 972, 945 |
| Website | dallascityhall.com |
City of Dallas. A major cultural and economic hub of the American South, Dallas anchors the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Founded as a Republic of Texas trading post, the city's growth was propelled by the Texas and Pacific Railway and the Spindletop oil boom, evolving into a global center for telecommunications, banking, and transportation.
History
The area was originally inhabited by the Caddo and other indigenous peoples before John Neely Bryan established a permanent settlement near the Trinity River in 1841. Incorporated in 1856, Dallas grew as a cotton and commodities market center, with its development significantly accelerated by the arrival of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad and the Texas and Pacific Railway in the 1870s. The city gained national infamy as the site of the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dealey Plaza in 1963, an event memorialized at the nearby Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Subsequent decades saw the rise of iconic corporations like Texas Instruments, the expansion of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and the city's emergence as a leader in the telecommunications industry.
Geography
Located in North Texas, Dallas lies within the Blackland Prairie ecoregion and is bisected by the Trinity River. The city's terrain is generally flat to gently rolling, with significant urban development around man-made features like White Rock Lake and the Dallas Floodway. Its climate is classified as humid subtropical, characterized by hot summers, mild winters, and occasional severe weather, including tornadoes associated with Tornado Alley. Dallas shares contiguous borders with numerous suburbs, including Irving, Garland, and Mesquite, forming a vast urban corridor.
Demographics
According to the 2020 United States Census, Dallas has a population exceeding 1.3 million residents, making it the ninth-most populous city in the nation. The city is notable for its diverse population, with significant Hispanic or Latino and African American communities, alongside growing numbers of Asian Americans and immigrants. Major religious institutions include the First Baptist Church of Dallas and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, reflecting its varied cultural fabric. Neighborhoods range from the upscale Highland Park and University Park to historic areas like Deep Ellum and Oak Cliff.
Economy
Dallas is a powerhouse of corporate headquarters, hosting Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, ExxonMobil, and American Airlines. The city's economy is diversified across sectors including financial services, with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas playing a key role, information technology, defense contracting, and healthcare, anchored by institutions like UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Dallas Market Center is one of the world's largest wholesale trade complexes, and the city is a major hub for logistics, supported by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and extensive interstate and rail networks.
Culture
The city's cultural landscape is defined by premier institutions like the Dallas Museum of Art, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Dallas is renowned for its contributions to television and music, being the setting for the iconic series Dallas and the birthplace of musicians like Erykah Badu. Annual events include the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park, the Dallas International Film Festival, and the Dallas Pride parade. The city's NFL team, the Dallas Cowboys, are famously dubbed "America's Team."
Government
Dallas operates under a council-manager system where legislative power is vested in the Dallas City Council, led by the mayor, currently Eric Johnson. The city manager, appointed by the council, oversees daily administrative operations. Dallas is the county seat of Dallas County and houses critical federal facilities, including the Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courthouse. The city is served by the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, and its public education system is managed by the Dallas Independent School District.
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