Municipalities

Dania Beach, Florida: coastal city and community overview Dania Beach, Florida Dania Beach is a small coastal city in Broward County, Florida, known for its pier, marinas, antique district and proximity to Fort Lauderdale and Port Everglades.

Danielson, Connecticut Danielson is a borough within the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut. It serves as a local commercial and civic center and had 4,265 residents recorded in the 2000 ce…

Danielsville, Georgia — county seat and small community in northeastern Georgia Danielsville, Georgia Danielsville is a small city in Madison County, Georgia, serving as the county seat. It is a rural community with a historic courthouse, local services, and ties to the surrounding…

Däniken, Solothurn Däniken is a Swiss municipality in the Olten district of the canton of Solothurn. It combines residential areas, industrial zones and the nearby Gösgen nuclear power plant, shaping…

Dänikon — municipality in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland Dänikon Dänikon is a small Swiss municipality in the Dielsdorf district of the canton of Zurich. It is a residential and agricultural community within commuting distance of the city of Zur…

Dannemoine (Yonne, France) Dannemoine Dannemoine is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, France, characterised by village life, agricultural surroundings and local historic features…

Dannes — a commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Dannes Dannes is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, formerly part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Overview, administration, history, landscape an…

Danvers, Illinois: Overview of a Small Midwestern Village Danvers, Illinois Danvers is a small village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. This article outlines its setting, features, history, local life, and notable characteristics.

Danville, Georgia Small town in Twiggs and Wilkinson counties in central Georgia, USA, known for its rural character and declining population from 373 (2000) to 238 (2010).

Danville, Vermont Danville is a small town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States, with a historic village center, rural landscape, community events, and a population of 2,196 at the 2010 censu…

Danville, Virginia — city overview, history, economy and notable sites Danville, Virginia Danville is an independent city in southern Virginia on the Dan River, known for its tobacco and textile history, Civil War role, riverfront district, and ongoing economic revitali…

Danvou-la-Ferrière — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Danvou-la-Ferrière Danvou-la-Ferrière was a small rural commune in Calvados, historically in Basse-Normandie, merged in 2017 into Les Monts d'Aunay; known for agricultural landscape and local heritag…

Daon (Mayenne) — commune in Pays de la Loire, France Daon Daon is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwestern France. It had 440 inhabitants in 1999 and is typical of small agricultural communities in…

Daphne, Alabama — city on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay Daphne, Alabama Daphne is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. It serves as a residential and commercial hub of the Eastern Shore with close ties to nearby Mobile…

Dar es Salaam: Tanzania’s principal port and largest city Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest city and chief port. A historic coastal metropolis, it remains the country’s economic hub and cultural center despite the national capital movin…

Dardagny — municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland Dardagny Dardagny is a small municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, known for its preserved historic village, castle, chapel Malval, farm Bellevaux and the 1978 Wakker Prize for…

Dardanelle, Arkansas Dardanelle is a small city on the Arkansas River in Yell County, Arkansas, known for its proximity to Lake Dardanelle, river navigation, outdoor recreation and shared county-seat g…

Dargnies — commune in the Somme, historical Picardy (Hauts-de-France) Dargnies Dargnies is a small French commune in the Somme department, formerly in Picardie and now part of Hauts-de-France. It is a rural locality with a modest population and local agricult…

Darien, Connecticut Darien is an affluent suburban town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, on Long Island Sound. Known for its Gold Coast setting, commuter rail links to New York City, and highly rated…

Darjeeling — hill town, tea region and cultural centre in West Bengal Darjeeling Darjeeling is a hill town in West Bengal, India, renowned for its tea, panoramic views of Kangchenjunga, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and as the…

Darkhan — Industrial and Regional Center in northern Mongolia Darkhan (city) Darkhan is the third largest city in Mongolia, founded as a planned industrial center in 1961. It serves as the capital of Darkhan-Uul Province and is a regional hub for industry,…

Därligen — lakeside municipality in the Bernese Oberland Därligen Därligen is a small lakeside municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, noted for its location on Lake Thun and views of the Bernese Alps…

Darlington, Indiana Darlington is a small town in Montgomery County, Indiana, with a population of 843. This article summarizes its location, character, history, economy, community life, and notable l…

Darlington, Wisconsin — county seat of Lafayette County Darlington, Wisconsin Darlington is a small city in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, serving as the county seat. Located in the Driftless Area, it reported 2,451 residents at the 2010 census and functions a…

Dărmăneşti, Suceava County Dărmăneşti, Suceava A rural commune in Suceava County, northeastern Romania, situated in the valleys of the Trotuș and Uz rivers; overview of geography, history, economy, and notable distinctions.

Darmstadt, Germany Darmstadt Darmstadt is a city in the German state of Hesse, known for its technical university, research institutions (including ESOC and GSI), Art Nouveau heritage and as namesake of the el…

Darnestown, Maryland Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, combining suburban neighborhoods, rural landscapes, and conservation land near the Potomac Rive…

Darrington, Washington: small logging town and gateway to the North Cascades Darrington, Washington Darrington is a small town in Snohomish County, Washington, known for its timber history, mountain‑front setting, outdoor recreation access and close-knit community.

Darsham, Suffolk Darsham Darsham is a small rural village and civil parish in Suffolk, England. Noted for its All Saints church and a railway stop on the East Suffolk Line, it lies roughly between Ipswich…

Därstetten: a municipality in the Simmental valley of the canton of Bern Därstetten Därstetten is a Swiss municipality in the Simmental valley, part of the Frutigen-Niedersimmental district in the canton of Bern, known for its alpine landscape, farming traditions…

Dartford: town, history and role in the Darent valley Dartford Overview of Dartford, Kent: location on the River Darent, archaeological record from prehistoric to Roman times, medieval development, industrial growth, transport links and modern…

Dartmouth, Devon — historic port town at the mouth of the River Dart Dartmouth Dartmouth is a port town and civil parish in South Hams, Devon, England, known for its harbour, naval college, sailing events and historic waterfront at the mouth of the River Dart…

Darya Khan Tehsil (Bhakkar District, Punjab, Pakistan) Darya Khan Tehsil Darya Khan Tehsil is an administrative subdivision in Bhakkar District, Punjab, Pakistan. This article covers its administration, population, economy, services, and local governanc…

Daska — City and Tehsil in Sialkot District, Punjab, Pakistan Daska Daska is a small industrial city and administrative tehsil in Sialkot District, Punjab, Pakistan. It functions as a local market and manufacturing centre and lies near Sialkot at c…

Date (Fukushima) — city in northern Fukushima Prefecture, Japan Date, Fukushima Date is a city in northern Fukushima Prefecture, created in 2006 by merging five towns. It is a regional center with agricultural roots, local culture, and links to the wider Tōhok…

Datong: Shanxi prefecture city—history, economy and cultural sites Datong Datong is a prefecture-level city in northern Shanxi, China, known for its historical role as a frontier capital, Buddhist grottoes, coal industry, and function as a regional trans…

Datteln: German canal junction town in North Rhine-Westphalia Datteln Overview of Datteln, a town in Recklinghausen district, North Rhine-Westphalia, noted for the world’s largest canal junction, industrial history, inland shipping and a major coal-f…

Dättlikon (municipality in the canton of Zurich) Dättlikon Dättlikon is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Winterthur, canton of Zurich. It is a rural-residential community with medieval origins, local services and links to Wint…

Daubèze — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Daubèze Daubèze is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, noted for its agricultural landscape, local administration, and regional hi…

Daulton, California — unincorporated community in Madera County Daulton, California Daulton is an unincorporated rural community in Madera County, California, part of the San Joaquin Valley region; local governance is provided by the county rather than a municipal…

Dauphin Island, Alabama A barrier island and town on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, known for beaches, bird migrations, Fort Gaines, marine research, fishing and ferry access to Mobile Bay.

Dauphin, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence — small commune in southeastern France Dauphin, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Dauphin is a small commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of southeastern France, known for its rural landscape, historic hilltop village character and local agricultura…

Dauphin, Manitoba — prairie city near Riding Mountain and Duck Mountain Dauphin, Manitoba Dauphin is a small city in western Manitoba, Canada, located near Riding Mountain National Park and Duck Mountain Provincial Park. It serves as a regional centre for agriculture, s…

Davenport, Florida Davenport is a small city in central Florida's Polk County. It serves as a growing residential and tourism-oriented community within driving distance of Orlando-area attractions.

Davenport, Oklahoma: small-town profile and community overview Davenport, Oklahoma Davenport is a small incorporated town in Oklahoma, United States. This article outlines its setting, character, historical roots, community life, governance and where to find more…

Daverdisse — municipality in Belgian Luxembourg (Wallonia) Daverdisse Daverdisse is a small, rural municipality in the province of Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium, known for its Ardennes landscape, low population and outdoor recreation opportunities.

David City, Nebraska David City is a small city in east-central Nebraska and the county seat of Butler County. This article summarizes its history, geography, economy, community institutions, and notab…

Davidson, Oklahoma Davidson is a small incorporated town in Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its setting, governance, economy, community life, and regional role.