Denton is a US university city located in Texas . Denton County Administrative Center. It was founded in 1857.
| City | |
| Denton | |
|---|---|
| Denton | |
 | |
| A country |  USA |
| The mayor | Chris Watts |
| History and Geography | |
| Based | 1857 |
| Square | km² |
| Center height | 195 m |
| Timezone | UTC − 6 ; summer UTC − 5 |
| Population | |
| Population | 113 383 people ( 2010 ) |
| Density | 711.8 people / km² |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Telephone code | +1 940 |
| Postal codes | 76201-76210 |
| GNIS | |
| cityofdenton.com | |
Geography
The area occupied by the city is approximately 161.5 square kilometers. The city is located at an altitude of 201 meters above sea level.
Population
As of 2010, the population of Denton is 113,383. The population density is 711.8 people per square kilometer.
The average age of residents is 27 years.
About 45,000 students study at universities and colleges in the city.