About Denton

Denton, Texas is located in the northeastern portion of the state. According to a 2008 estimate, the population was 119,454. Today the city is considered one of the best places in America to live. The city has academic institutions, numerous musical events, and great services for families living in the community. The city was incorporated in 1866 and settled some nine years earlier. Denton covers a large 62.3 square miles of land. It's located over forty miles south of Dallas and is almost as close to the Oklahoma border. Denton has a subtropical humid climate. Throughout much of the year, the temperatures are hot. The winters rarely see temperate near freezing. The mild winters and hot weather make for a good combination for the residents who live and work in Denton. The city has two universities with campuses, the University of North Texas and the Texas Woman's University. More than 45,000 students make up the student body of the two campuses combined. The warm weather and thousands of students make for lively entertainment and cultural offerings in the community at large.

The attractions of Denton exceed just warm temperatures. Visitors will like the historic campuses and their beautiful architecture. The Denton County Courthouse is a particularly interesting architectural marvel. In addition there are hundreds of activities throughout the year. Notable events include the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival that reaches crowds of over 200,000, the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo that promotes cowboy culture and activities, and the Redbud Festival. There are many other lesser events and many involving music throughout the year. The University of North Texas has a College of Music that is considered one of the finest in the country. The music scene has flourished because of the college and the talent it attracts. To learn more about Denton's unique cultural settings, be sure to check out the Denton, Texas Yellow Pages for more information.

As one can imagine, the university employs the most people in the community. More than 12,000 jobs filter through the education systems in the community. The city also employs many people. Companies like Peterbilt Motors have operations in Denton, where they employ 1,500 people. The local economy flourishes in large part due to the influx of students and the visitors the university activities attract. The small businesses can reap the rewards of the larger institutions in this college town. To learn more about the area businesses, be sure to check out the Denton, Texas Business Directory for current contact information and directions to the best area businesses.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan