Places

Palm Island (Miami Beach) — Man-made residential island in Biscayne Bay Palm Island (Miami Beach) Palm Island is a man-made residential island in Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, Florida, noted for exclusive waterfront homes, private docks and direct access from the MacArthur Causewa…

Palm Island (Great Palm Island), Queensland Palm Island, Queensland Great Palm Island (commonly Palm Island or Bukaman) is an inhabited island off Queensland known for its Indigenous community, distinct history, and cultural significance.

Palm Springs, California: Desert resort city and cultural hub Palm Springs, California Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, known for its hot climate, mid‑century modern architecture, resort lifestyle, golf and retirement communities, and a…

Palm Springs, Florida Palm Springs is an incorporated village in Palm Beach County, Florida. This article summarizes its location, local government, community life, history, and how it differs from the…

Palmas Arborea (Pràmmas) — town and comune in Oristano, Sardinia Palmas Arborea Palmas Arborea is a small lowland town and comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. Population ~1,514 (2016); area 39.33 km²; noted for rural landscape and Sardinian cu…

Palmas, Tocantins Palmas is the planned capital of Brazil's state of Tocantins, established around 1990. A young city on the Rio Tocantins, it functions as an administrative, commercial and regional…

Palmdale, California Palmdale is a high‑desert city in northern Los Angeles County, California, known for its aerospace industry at Plant 42, rapid late‑20th‑century growth and its role within the Ante…

Palmengarten, Frankfurt am Main Palmengarten A major public botanical garden in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 1871, the Palmengarten features large glasshouses, tropical and subtropical collections, historical architecture a…

Palmerston North Palmerston North is a regional city in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand, a university and agricultural research centre and a transport hub about 140 km north of Welling…

Palmerston Park — football stadium in Dumfries, Scotland Palmerston Park Palmerston Park is the home ground of Queen of the South F.C. in Dumfries. The stadium, on the Maxwelltown side of the River Nith, holds about 6,412 spectators and is noted for its…

Palmyra: ancient oasis city and caravan centre in central Syria Palmyra Palmyra was a major oasis city in central Syria, famed for its Greco-Roman monuments, caravan trade, and unique cultural blend. It suffered modern wartime damage and remains a focu…

Palmyra Atoll: Remote Pacific Atoll and National Wildlife Refuge Palmyra Atoll Uninhabited coral atoll in the North Pacific, managed as a U.S. National Wildlife Refuge and used seasonally by researchers for ecological, marine and climate studies.

Palo Alto County, Iowa Palo Alto County is a rural county in north-central Iowa centered on agriculture and small towns; its county seat is Emmetsburg and it recorded 9,421 residents in the 2010 census.

Palo Alto, California Palo Alto is a city in Santa Clara County at the heart of Silicon Valley, near Stanford University. It is noted for technology entrepreneurship, high-quality schools, historic site…

Palo Pinto County, Texas Palo Pinto County is a largely rural county in north-central Texas, known for Possum Kingdom Lake, Mineral Wells, ranching, and recreational parks. The county seat is the town of P…

Palo Pinto, Texas — county seat and rural community in Palo Pinto County Palo Pinto, Texas Small unincorporated community and 2010 census-designated place serving as the county seat of Palo Pinto County, Texas; rural government center with local history and nearby natura…

Palo, Iowa Palo is a small city in Linn County, Iowa, United States, near Cedar Rapids. It functions as a residential and agricultural community with local services, parks, and ties to the su…

Palomar Mountain: San Diego highland, observatory, ecology and recreation Palomar Mountain Palomar Mountain in northern San Diego County: a Peninsular Ranges highland home to the Palomar Observatory, mixed woodlands and conifer forests, offering hiking, camping, birding…

Palos Heights, Illinois — suburban city in the Chicago area Palos Heights, Illinois Palos Heights is a residential city in Cook County, Illinois, part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is known for forest preserves, suburban neighborhoods, local services, and p…

Palos Verdes — coastal peninsula communities in Los Angeles County Palos Verdes Palos Verdes refers to the coastal peninsula and the closely linked residential cities on its slopes and shore in Los Angeles County, noted for cliffs, parks, affluent neighborhood…

Păltinoasa (commune in Suceava County, Romania) Păltinoasa Păltinoasa is a rural commune in Suceava County in northeastern Romania, in the historical region of Bukovina. Overview of geography, history, administration, economy and cultural…

Pambio-Noranco Pambio-Noranco is a quarter of the city of Lugano in Ticino, southern Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality until 2004, it retains village identity while forming part o…

Pamhagen (Burgenland, Austria) Pamhagen Pamhagen is a small municipality in northern Burgenland, Austria, near the Hungarian border and Lake Neusiedl. It had 1,641 inhabitants on 1 January 2014 and is noted for agricultu…

Pampa, Texas Pampa is a county-seat city in the Texas Panhandle. It had 17,994 residents at the 2010 census and developed through ranching, railroads and oil; it remains a regional service and…

Pampore — saffron town in the Kashmir Valley Pampore Pampore is a town in Pulwama district of the Kashmir Valley, administered by India. Renowned for saffron cultivation, this article summarizes its geography, climate, history, saffr…

Pana, Illinois Pana is a small city in central Illinois, historically linked to coal mining and railroads; today it functions as a local service center for surrounding agricultural communities an…

Panaji (Panjim): capital city of Goa Panaji Panaji (Panjim) is the administrative capital of Goa, India. Known for its Portuguese heritage, riverfront, Latin Quarter and churches, it is a regional hub for government, culture…

Panama City, Panama Panama City Capital and largest city of Panama, a regional economic hub known for its skyline, colonial quarter, proximity to the Panama Canal, tropical climate, and growing appeal for retiree…

Panchagarh District, Bangladesh: northernmost district of Rangpur Division Panchagarh District Panchagarh District, the northernmost district of Rangpur Division in Bangladesh, is a rural border region known for agriculture, local markets, cross-border trade and a distinct s…

Panchthar District (Nepal): geography, history and culture Panchthar District Panchthar is a hilly district in eastern Nepal, formerly part of Mechi Zone. This article summarizes its geography, people, economy, history and modern administration.

Pancy-Courtecon — a commune in Aisne, northern France Pancy-Courtecon Pancy-Courtecon is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie and now in Hauts-de-France. It is typical of small agricultural c…

Panfield, Essex — village and civil parish Panfield Panfield is a small village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. A rural community with historic buildings and farmland; population was recorded as 850 in…

Panglao Island, Philippines Panglao Island Panglao Island is a small but well-known island in the Bohol Sea, Central Visayas. It is noted for beaches, coral reefs, diving sites and a growing tourism infrastructure connected…

Panguitch, Utah Panguitch is a small city in Garfield County, Utah, known for its high-elevation setting, historic brick buildings, ranching roots and proximity to national parks and outdoor recre…

Panipat: historic battleground and textile centre in northern India Panipat Panipat, in Haryana, is a historically strategic town north of Delhi known for three decisive battles and a large carpet and textile industry. It blends battlefield monuments with…

Panjgur — town in southwestern Balochistan, Pakistan Panjgur Panjgur is the principal town of Panjgur District in Balochistan, Pakistan. It lies in the Makran region and serves as a local market, agricultural centre and transport hub for sur…

Panola County, Mississippi Panola County is a rural county in northwestern Mississippi with two county seats (Batesville and Sardis), a history tied to agriculture, and shoreline recreation at Sardis Lake.

Panola County, Texas Rural county in eastern Texas on the Louisiana border. Carthage is the county seat; economy centers on agriculture, forestry and energy. Population about 23,800 in 2010; establishe…

Panon, Sarthe Panon is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire in western France, noted for its agricultural setting, traditional architecture, and local communal life…

Panora, Iowa — small city by the Raccoon River Panora, Iowa Panora is a small city in Guthrie County, Iowa, located along the North Raccoon River near Lake Panorama. It serves as a local center for agriculture, outdoor recreation and small‑…

Paola, Kansas Paola is a small city in eastern Kansas serving as the county seat of Miami County. It had 5,602 residents in 2010 and functions as a local government, commerce, and community cent…

Paoli, Indiana — county seat and community in southern Indiana Paoli, Indiana Paoli is a small town in southern Indiana and the county seat of Orange County. Founded in the early 19th century, it is known for its historic downtown, local school district, nea…

Paoli, Oklahoma Paoli is a small rural town in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States, known for its local schools, agricultural surroundings, and community-focused services.

Paonia, Colorado Paonia is a small statutory town in Delta County, Colorado, known for orchards, vineyards, outdoor recreation, and a lively arts and local-food community. Population: 1,451 (2010 c…

Papanasam, Tirunelveli Papanasam is a town in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu known for the source of the Thamirabarani River, historic temples, waterfalls and pilgrimage traditions tied to rites of p…

Papatoetoe (Auckland suburb) Papatoetoe Papatoetoe is a suburb in South Auckland, New Zealand. It has a mixed urban and suburban character, a diverse population, local shops and parks, and a history tied to Māori settlem…

Papcastle Papcastle is a small village and civil parish in Allerdale, Cumbria, England, noted for its riverside setting near Cockermouth and the site of a Roman fort and settlement. Populati…

Paphos — Cypriot city and UNESCO World Heritage site Paphos Paphos is a historic coastal city in western Cyprus, noted for major Greek and Roman ruins, extensive mosaics and archaeological parks. It is the administrative centre of Paphos Di…