Roanoke is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States and part of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 8,000 at the 2012 census estimate. A small part of the city extends into Tarrant.The main east-west road through town, State Highway 114 Business, is named "Byron Nelson Boulevard" in honor of the golfer who resided in the community. Roanoke is home to many restaurants, as well as a hotel that bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde resided in during the 1930s.The Northwest Regional Airport is located 2mi north of the city center.GeographyRoanoke is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.8km2, of which 13.8km2 is land and 0.1sqkm, or 0.54%, is water.In November 2007, the town of Marshall Creek consolidated with Roanoke.ClimateThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Roanoke has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
