Dallas
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| Name | 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 sq mi | 385.8 |
| Area total km2 | 999.3 |
| Area land sq mi | 383.4 |
| Area land km2 | 993.1 |
| Area water sq mi | 2.4 |
| Area water km2 | 6.2 |
| Elevation ft | 430 |
| Elevation m | 131 |
| Population total | 1,304,379 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population density sq mi | 3,841 |
| Population density km2 | 1,483 |
| Population metro | 7,637,387 |
| Timezone | CST |
| Utc offset | −6 |
| Timezone DST | CDT |
| Utc offset DST | −5 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 75201–75398 |
| Area code | 214, 469, 972, 945 |
| Website | https://dallas.gov/ |
Dallas is a major city in the U.S. state of Texas and the core of the nation's fourth-largest metropolitan area. Founded as a trading post along the Trinity River, it grew into a global hub for commerce, finance, and transportation. The city is renowned for its distinctive Dallas skyline, vibrant arts districts, and pivotal role in the Texas oil boom.
History
The site was originally inhabited by the Caddo and other indigenous peoples before John Neely Bryan established a permanent settlement in 1841. The city's growth accelerated with the arrival of the Houston and Texas Central Railway and later the Texas and Pacific Railway, cementing its status as a rail center. The 1930 discovery of the East Texas Oil Field transformed the local economy, attracting financiers like Clint Murchison Sr. and establishing the Dallas Petroleum Club. A defining national tragedy occurred on November 22, 1963, with the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dealey Plaza, an event memorialized at the nearby Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Subsequent decades saw significant expansion, including the development of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, one of the world's busiest.
Geography
Located in North Texas, the city spans portions of five counties: Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall. The Trinity River runs through the city, with extensive flood control and parkway systems like the Trinity River Audubon Center. The terrain is generally flat to gently rolling, part of the Blackland Prairies ecoregion. Major urban parks include White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, while the metropolitan area extends into the Cross Timbers region.
Demographics
According to the 2020 United States Census, the city proper has a population exceeding 1.3 million, with the broader Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex home to over 7.6 million. It is one of the nation's most diverse cities, with significant populations identifying as Hispanic or Latino, African American, and Asian. The city has large communities from Mexico, Vietnam, India, and Nigeria. Religious institutions are prominent, including the First Baptist Church of Dallas and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Economy
A leading financial center, Dallas hosts the headquarters of Fortune 500 companies like ExxonMobil, AT&T, and American Airlines. The Dallas Market Center is a global wholesale trade complex, and the city is a major hub for telecommunications, information technology, and defense contracting, with companies such as Texas Instruments and Lockheed Martin operating large facilities. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is part of the Federal Reserve System, and the Nasdaq-listed Southwest Airlines is a major employer. The Arts District and Medical District also contribute significantly to the economy.
Culture
The city boasts a world-class arts scene centered on the Dallas Arts District, home to the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, residence of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Performing arts are highlighted by the Dallas Theater Center and the AT&T Performing Arts Center. The annual State Fair of Texas is held at Fair Park, a National Historic Landmark featuring the Cotton Bowl. The city's culinary identity is shaped by Tex-Mex cuisine and barbecue, while its sports franchises include the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and Texas Rangers.
Government
Dallas operates under a council-manager system established by its Dallas City Charter. Legislative power resides in the 15-member Dallas City Council, including the mayor, currently Eric Johnson. Day-to-day administration is led by a professional city manager, appointed by the council. The city is the county seat of Dallas County, sharing jurisdiction with county officials like the Dallas County Sheriff's Department. Key regional bodies include the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit authority.
Category:Cities in Texas Category:County seats in Texas Category:Populated places established in 1841