Tarrant County, Texas

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Tarrant County, Texas

Name

Tarrant County, Texas

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Tarrant County is a major administrative division in the U.S. state of Texas, with Fort Worth serving as its county seat. Established in 1849, it was named after the militia leader Edward H. Tarrant and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The area was historically home to tribes like the Caddo and Comanche.

Statistics

Area

2,324.00 km²

Population

2,110,640

Location