Plano, Texas

Plano is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Collin County. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 222,030, making it the ninth largest city in Texas. Plano is within the Dallas–Plano–Irving metropolitan division of the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area, a title designated by the U.S. Census, and is colloquially referred to as the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The city is home to many corporate headquarters, including Dr Pepper, Electronic Data Systems, Frito Lay and JCPenney.

Related Topics:
U.S. state - Texas - Collin County - 2000 - U.S. Census - Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex - Dr Pepper - Electronic Data Systems - Frito Lay - JCPenney

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The city is also home to the unique Cockroach Hall of Fame Museum, where visitors can find exhibits featuring dead cockroaches dressed as human celebrities.

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