Dallas County, Texas

Dallas County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 2,218,899. Its county seat is Dallas6. Dallas County is the most populous county within the Metroplex and contains the largest of its principal cities. The county was named in honor of George Mifflin Dallas, the eleventh vice president of the United States.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,353 km² (909 mi²). 2,278 km² (880 mi²) of it is land and 75 km² (29 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.19% water.

Related Topics:
U.S. Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Adjacent counties

• Collin County (north)
• Rockwall County (northeast)
• Kaufman County (east)
• Ellis County (south)
• Tarrant County (west)
• Denton County (northwest)