Municipalities

Derendingen Derendingen is a placename used for municipalities in German-speaking Europe, most notably a Swiss municipality in the canton of Solothurn. This article covers its geography, histo…

Derendingen, Switzerland Derendingen is a municipality in the Wasseramt district of Solothurn, Switzerland. A suburban community on the Swiss Plateau, it combines residential areas, light industry, local s…

DeRidder, Louisiana DeRidder is the parish seat of Beauregard Parish in southwestern Louisiana, a regional service center with roots in timber and railroads, a historic downtown, and connections to ne…

Derry, New Hampshire A suburban town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, noted for its 18th‑century settlement as Nutfield, a Robert Frost historic site, and being one of the state's most populous tow…

Des Moines, Iowa — state capital, river city, and cultural hub Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines is the capital of Iowa and a regional center for government, insurance, arts, and events. The city sits at river crossings and hosts major cultural institutions and annu…

Des Plaines, Illinois Des Plaines is a suburban city northwest of Chicago on the Des Plaines River. This article covers its setting, history, transport links, community life and cultural landmarks inclu…

Desa (Dolj County) — a rural commune in Romania Desa, Dolj Desa is a commune in Dolj County, Romania. This article summarizes its administrative role, local geography and economy, historical context in Oltenia, and typical features of such…

Désaignes — village and commune in Ardèche, southern France Désaignes Désaignes is a small historic village and commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, known for its hilltop setting, medieval architecture and rural tourism. Population r…

Desert Hot Springs, California Desert Hot Springs is a small city in Riverside County, California, known for natural geothermal springs, a spa-resort economy, and its location in the Coachella Valley near Palm S…

Désertines (Mayenne) — small rural commune in Pays de la Loire, France Désertines, Mayenne Désertines is a small commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwest France. Rural, historically agricultural, recorded population was 539 in 1999 and the commune…

DeSoto, Texas Suburban city in Dallas County, Texas — part of the Dallas–Fort Worth region; known for residential neighborhoods, DeSoto Independent School District, parks and community amenities…

Dessel, Antwerp — municipality in the Campine region of Belgium Dessel Dessel is a municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, known for its Campine landscape, industrial sites including nuclear waste processing facilities, and the annual Graspo…

Dessenheim — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Dessenheim Dessenheim is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France. It exemplifies rural Alsatian towns with local administration, agricultural landscape, historical…

Destelbergen — municipality in East Flanders, Belgium Destelbergen Destelbergen is a Flemish municipality in East Flanders, just east of Ghent. A suburban and riverside community, it had 17,239 inhabitants in 2007 and forms part of the Ghent metro…

Desulo (Dèsulu) — town and comune in Sardinia, Italy Desulo Desulo is a mountain town and comune in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia. It covers 74.5 km², sits at 888 m above sea level and had about 2,350 inhabitants in 2016.

Desvres, a commune in Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France) Desvres Desvres is a small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, renowned for its long-standing faience and ceramic tradition, a pottery museum, artisan workshops and a compact histor…

Detmold — City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Detmold Detmold is a German city of about 74,000 people, seat of the District of Lippe. Known for historic architecture, cultural institutions and proximity to the Teutoburg Forest.

Detroit: an overview of the city's history, geography, economy, and culture Detroit Detroit, Michigan's largest city, is known for its role in the automotive industry, its location on the US–Canada border, and its complex demographic and economic history.

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota: lakeside city and county seat in northwest Minnesota Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Detroit Lakes is a lakeside city and the county seat of Becker County in northwest Minnesota, known for year-round recreation, regional agriculture, and a tourism-driven economy.

Detroit, Alabama Detroit is a small incorporated town in the U.S. state of Alabama. This article outlines its location, characteristics, historical context, community life, economy, and notable dis…

Dettelbach — historic town on the Main in Lower Franconia, Bavaria Dettelbach Dettelbach is a small medieval town on the right bank of the Main in Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. Known for its preserved town wall, wine culture and nearby villages, it lies…

Deuillet (Aisne, France) Deuillet Deuillet is a commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history and typical…

Deutschlandsberg, Austria Deutschlandsberg Deutschlandsberg is a market town in Styria, Austria. It is the administrative center of Deutschlandsberg District, near the Slovenian border, known for its hilltop castle and rura…

Deux-Évailles (former commune in Mayenne, France) Deux-Évailles Deux-Évailles was a small rural commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France. It recorded 152 inhabitants in 1999 and on 1 January 2019 was merged with neighbouring communes to cre…

Deux-Jumeaux — commune in Calvados, Normandy Deux-Jumeaux Deux-Jumeaux is a small French commune in the Calvados department in northwestern France, formerly part of Basse-Normandie. Rural in character, it is governed as a basic municipal…

Develier — municipality in the Delémont district, Jura, Switzerland Develier Develier is a French-speaking municipality near Delémont in the canton of Jura, Switzerland. Summary of its location, character, history, economy, transport and local administratio…

Deventer: Dutch river city with medieval heritage Deventer Deventer is a historic city in Overijssel on the eastern bank of the IJssel, known for its medieval centre, the Brethren of the Common Life, the annual Book Market, Dickens Festiva…

Devesset — a rural commune in Ardèche, southern France Devesset Devesset is a small commune in the Ardèche département of southern France. This article summarizes its geography, history, local economy, cultural life, and points of interest for…

Devol, Oklahoma Devol is a small rural town in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its setting, origins, economy, community life, and notable local characteristics.

Devolution: transfer of powers from central to regional governments Devolution Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from a central government to local or regional authorities. This article explains how devolution works, examples (especially the UK…

Devonport, Tasmania — northern coastal city and transport gateway Devonport, Tasmania Devonport is a coastal city in northern Tasmania, Australia, at the mouth of the Mersey River. It is a regional service centre and ferry terminal serving agriculture, manufacturing…

Dewal Manal (Union Council, Abbottabad District) Dewal Manal Dewal Manal is a union council in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is part of the Hazara region and is home to the Karlal tribe; the area is predominantly hill…

Dewey, Oklahoma Dewey is a small city in northeastern Oklahoma, United States, with a history tied to regional settlement and local industry. This article summarizes its geography, history, econom…

DeWitt County, Illinois — history, geography, communities and features DeWitt County, Illinois DeWitt County, in central Illinois with county seat Clinton, was established in 1839. This article summarizes its origins, landscape, economy, communities, governance and notable s…

DeWitt, Arkansas — City and county seat in the Arkansas Delta DeWitt, Arkansas DeWitt is a small city in Arkansas County, Arkansas, located in the Mississippi River Delta region. It serves as one of the county seats and is noted for its agricultural landscape…

Dexter, Iowa Dexter is a small city in central Iowa, part of the Des Moines region. This article summarizes its origins, geography, economy, community life, and local institutions.

Dezej (Dizec) — city in Iran's Kurdistan Province Dezej Dezej (Dizec; Persian: دزج) is a small city in Iran's Kurdistan Province. Its residents speak Kurdish and are chiefly Muslim. The town had 2,292 people in 559 families at the 2006…

Dhaghano Bozdar Dhaghano Bozdar is a town and union council in Tando Allahyar District, Sindh, Pakistan. This article summarizes its location, administration, demographics, economy and notable fac…

Dhaka — Capital of Bangladesh Dhaka Dhaka is the political, economic, and cultural centre of Bangladesh. This article summarizes its geography, history, institutions, economy, transport and urban challenges in a conc…

Dhaka Division (Bangladesh) Dhaka Division Administrative division in central Bangladesh centered on Dhaka city; covers about 31,120 km², includes dense metropolitan and rural districts, and plays a central economic, politi…

Dhamtour (Dhamtor) — village and union council near Abbottabad, Pakistan Dhamtour Dhamtour (also Dhamtor) is a large rural suburb and union council near Abbottabad in Hazara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, known for its Hindko-speaking community and as a gateway…

Dhankuta: hill town and administrative center in eastern Nepal Dhankuta Dhankuta is a hill town in eastern Nepal, historically an administrative and trading center. It is the district headquarters, known for temperate climate, cultural diversity, agric…

Dharamshala — Hill station, winter capital and Tibetan exile center Dharamshala Dharamshala is a Himalayan hill town in Himachal Pradesh, India, serving as the state's winter seat and home to McLeod Ganj, the Dalai Lama's residence and a major Tibetan exile co…

Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu: overview, geography, economy and landmarks Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu Dharmapuri is a city in north‑western Tamil Nadu, India, serving as the administrative centre of Dharmapuri district. It is noted for agriculture—especially mango production—natura…

Dheri — town and union council in Mardan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dheri Dheri is a town and Union Council in Mardan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This article outlines its location, administration, local economy, history and role within the r…

Dhuizel (commune in Aisne, Hauts-de-France, France) Dhuizel Dhuizel is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. It illustrates local administration, agricultural landscape and regional…

Dhuys-et-Morin-en-Brie Dhuys-et-Morin-en-Brie is a rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, created in 2016 from four former communes; it sits within the historic Brie landscape and is a…

Diagonal, Iowa Diagonal is a small rural city in Iowa, United States. This article outlines its setting, characteristics, history, community role, and notable features.