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 approximately 100,000 acres were listed for sale in Hardeman County, Texas, recently, representing a total value of almost $18 million in Hardeman County farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale. Hardeman County ranks 202nd in the state for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Hardeman County with farms, ranches, hunting land and other land for sale, Quanah featured 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.