Municipalities

's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch): capital of North Brabant, Netherlands 's-Hertogenbosch 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) is the historic capital of North Brabant in the southern Netherlands, known for its medieval centre, St. John's Cathedral, canals and as the birthplace…

A Coruña — city and port in Galicia, Spain A Coruña A Coruña is a coastal city and provincial capital in Galicia, northwestern Spain, known for its maritime heritage, the Roman Tower of Hercules, beaches, museums, and bilingual Gali…

Aa en Hunze (municipality in Drenthe, the Netherlands) Aa en Hunze Aa en Hunze is a rural municipality in northeastern Drenthe, the Netherlands. Created in 1998, it is named for the Aa and Hunze waterways and is noted for its villages, farmland, s…

Aach, Baden-Württemberg Aach is a small town in Baden-Württemberg near Lake Constance and the Swiss border, noted for the Aachtopf spring, karst hydrology, local tourism and a compact municipal government…

Aach (Rhineland-Palatinate) Aach, Rhineland-Palatinate Aach is a small municipality in western Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate, belonging to the Trier-Land collective municipality. It has a local council and mayor and a largely rural ch…

Aachen — German city of history, science and cultural heritage Aachen Aachen is a historic German city near the borders of Belgium and the Netherlands, known for its cathedral, Charlemagne legacy, RWTH university and its role in World War II.

Aadorf: Municipality in the District of Frauenfeld, Canton Thurgau Aadorf Aadorf is a municipality in the Frauenfeld district of Thurgau, northeast Switzerland. It combines several villages and rural areas and ranks among the canton’s larger municipaliti…

Aalen, Baden-Württemberg Aalen Aalen is a medium-sized town in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, seat of the Ostalbkreis. It blends Roman archaeological sites, industrial development and a university in the…

Aalsmeer — Dutch center of floriculture and flower trade Aalsmeer Aalsmeer is a municipality in North Holland, Netherlands, known worldwide for its flower auction, greenhouse horticulture, and the recreational Westeinderplassen lake.

Aalst, Belgium — city in East Flanders Aalst, Belgium Aalst is a city and municipality in East Flanders, Belgium, known for its historic belfry, long industrial tradition and lively annual carnival. Population ~88,800 (2022).

Aalten: town and municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands Aalten Aalten is a municipality and town in eastern Netherlands' Achterhoek region, near the German border. It includes villages such as Bredevoort and Dinxperlo and combines rural landsc…

Aalter (Belgium) — municipality in East Flanders Aalter Aalter is a municipality in East Flanders, Belgium. Located between Ghent and Bruges, it grew around transport links and absorbed Knesselare in 2019. Coordinates: 51°05′N, 03°26′E.

Äänekoski, city in Central Finland Äänekoski Äänekoski is a city in Central Finland noted for its forestry and industry, lakes and outdoor recreation. It merged with Sumiainen and Suolahti in 2007 and hosts major wood-process…

Aarau: Capital City of the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland Aarau Aarau, the administrative centre of Aargau in northern Switzerland, is a historic market town on the Aare River known for its baroque old town, cultural institutions and regional r…

Aarberg Aarberg is a historic small town in the Seeland region of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for its riverside setting, medieval center, timber architecture and local markets.

Aarburg — Swiss town in Aargau dominated by a hilltop castle Aarburg Aarburg is a municipality in the Zofingen district of canton Aargau, Switzerland, known for its hilltop medieval castle, riverside setting on the Aare and a mix of local services,…

Aarschot: city in Flemish Brabant, Belgium Aarschot Aarschot is a Belgian city in Flemish Brabant with a medieval core in the Hageland hills, a history marked by wartime events, and a modern role as a regional market and commuter to…

Aarwangen (municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland) Aarwangen Aarwangen is a municipality in Oberaargau, canton of Bern. Situated on the Aare river, it has medieval roots, a notable castle, mixed agriculture and local industry, and regional t…

Aasbüttel — municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein Aasbüttel Aasbüttel is a small rural municipality in the Steinburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. The article summarizes its location, landscape, governance, history, econ…

Abadeh Tashk Abadeh Tashk is a small city and district capital in Neyriz County, Fars Province, Iran. Located near Lake Tashk, it is an administrative and local market centre with agricultural…

Abadeh Tashk County, Fars Province, Iran Abadeh Tashk County County in Fars Province, southern Iran. Established as a separate county in 2018; includes the city of Abadeh Tashk and several rural districts. Census figures cited from 2006 when…

Abaetetuba — city in Pará, Brazil Abaetetuba Abaetetuba is a municipality in Pará, Brazil, known as a regional river-port center. It is the seat of a Roman Catholic diocese and has a mixed economy of services, commerce and ri…

Abbasanta: town and comune in central-west Sardinia Abbasanta Abbasanta is a small Italian town and comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia. It has a population of about 2,700 (2016), covers roughly 39.85 km² and sits at 315 m above sea…

Abbeville — commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France Abbeville Abbeville is a historic town in northern France, a subprefecture on the Somme river known for Gothic architecture, regional administration, and proximity to the Somme estuary.

Abbéville-la-Rivière — Commune in Essonne, Île-de-France Abbéville-la-Rivière Abbéville-la-Rivière is a small rural commune in the Essonne department of Île-de-France, France, noted for its village character, local governance, and agricultural surroundings.

Abbeville, Alabama Abbeville is a small city in southeastern Alabama, the county seat of Henry County and part of the Dothan metropolitan area, serving as a local center for government, schools, and…

Abbeville, Louisiana Abbeville is the parish seat of Vermilion Parish in southwestern Louisiana, known for its Cajun heritage, seafood and agriculture industries, historic downtown, and annual cultural…

Abbotsford, British Columbia: city profile and key facts Abbotsford, British Columbia Overview of Abbotsford, a city in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley: geography, history, economy, institutions, cultural life and notable facts including sport and aviation links.

Abbotsford, Wisconsin Small city on the Clark–Marathon county line in central Wisconsin. Founded around the Wisconsin Central Railway and incorporated in 1965; a local service center with schools, agric…

Abbott, Texas Small incorporated city in Hill County, Texas, known as the birthplace of Willie Nelson; rural community with a compact population and an agricultural character.

Abbottabad Abbottabad is a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, known for its pine forests, military academy, and role as a gateway to northern hill stations.

Abbottabad Central — historic core and union council of Abbottabad Abbottabad Central Abbottabad Central is a union council in Abbottabad city, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It contains Old Abbottabad with colonial-era Civil Lines and the Military Cantonment and sev…

Abbyville, Kansas Abbyville is a very small city in Reno County, Kansas, United States. It had 87 residents at the 2010 census and is representative of rural Midwestern communities with agricultural…

Aberdeen, Maryland City in Harford County, Maryland, about 26 miles northeast of Baltimore. Home to Aberdeen Proving Ground and regional commerce; population about 15,000 at the 2010 U.S. Census.

Aberdeen, Ohio: Riverfront Village in Brown County Aberdeen, Ohio Aberdeen is a small village in Brown County, Ohio, situated on the Ohio River. Founded at a ferry crossing in 1816, it reported 1,603 residents in 2000 and retains a rural, river-o…

Aberdeen, Washington Aberdeen is a coastal city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, known for its timber and maritime history and for its role in the Pacific Northwest music scene.

Abère — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Abère Abère is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article outlines its location, administrative role, landscape, history, economy a…

Abernathy, Texas Small city in Hale County, Texas, with an agricultural heritage. Population 2,805 at the 2010 census; known as a rural community in the South Plains with local schools and close ti…

Aberystwyth Aberystwyth is a historic Welsh market town and seaside resort in Ceredigion, notable for its university, the National Library of Wales, coastal scenery and a sizeable student popu…

Abidjan — Ivory Coast's Largest City and Economic Center Abidjan Abidjan is Ivory Coast's largest city and principal economic hub. Built around the Ébrié Lagoon on peninsulas and islands, it functions as the country's de facto capital and major…

Abidos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Abidos, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Abidos is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, typical of the region's rural communities with agricultural roots and local historical feat…

Abiko, Chiba Abiko is a suburban city in northwestern Chiba Prefecture, Japan, located beside the Tone River. It is a residential and commuter community with rivers, wetlands and local cultural…

Abilene, Kansas Small city in central Kansas; county seat of Dickinson County. Famous for its 19th-century cattle-town history and as the boyhood home and presidential library of Dwight D. Eisenho…

Abilene, Texas Abilene, a regional center in west-central Texas and the county seat of Taylor County, grew from a railroad and ranching past into a city notable for its military base, universitie…

Abingdon, Illinois Abingdon is a small city in Knox County, Illinois, typical of rural Midwestern communities with agricultural surroundings, local schools, civic institutions and 19th‑century roots.

Abingdon, Oxfordshire Abingdon-on-Thames is a historic market town on the River Thames near Oxford. It is the administrative centre of the Vale of White Horse district and has medieval origins, riversid…

Abingdon, Virginia Abingdon is a historic town in southwestern Virginia known for its preserved downtown, Barter Theatre, outdoor trails and role as the seat of Washington County.

Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Suburban township on Philadelphia’s northern edge in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Overview of geography, government, neighborhoods, history, transportation, schools, and local…