North Texas generally refers to the counties in the north-central part of the state, excluding those in the Texas Panhandle. It covers the metro areas of Dallas-Fort Worth and Wichita Falls and their surrounding counties. It is the state's most populous region. A total of nearly 3,000 acres were listed for sale in Texas's Hardeman County recently, representing a combined approximately $10 million in Hardeman County farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale. Hardeman County ranks 219th in the Lone Star State for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. Of all farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale in Hardeman County, Quanah had the most land for sale. Hardeman County is Texas's 223rd largest county (696 square miles). It's located in the North Central Plains Texas region of the state.