Garland is located in northeastern Texas, in Dallas, Collin, and Rockwall counties. The city is a residential and industrial suburb of Dallas. Garland has a strong manufacturing sector, producing electronic components, paints, chemicals, and processed foods. Amber University (1971) is located in Garland. The Garland Arts Center is home to a symphony orchestra and the Civic Theatre. A 2006 real estate survey has estimated the population of Garland, Texas at 217,963.