Municipalities

Donazac (Aude) — small commune in Occitanie, France Donazac Donazac is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. Around 109 inhabitants (2017), it exemplifies the region’s rural character, local governance…

Doncaster, South Yorkshire Doncaster Doncaster is a large town and metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England, known for transport links, a historic market town, Doncaster Racecourse and its role in rail and ind…

Donceel — municipality in Liège province, Wallonia, Belgium Donceel Donceel is a small francophone municipality in the province of Liège, Wallonia. It is a rural community of villages and farmland located east of Liège city, with historical roots a…

Dongguan: Manufacturing Hub in the Pearl River Delta Dongguan Dongguan is a major manufacturing and commercial city in Guangdong, China. Located in the Pearl River Delta, it grew rapidly after 1985 into a global export centre known for factor…

Dongio — Village and Former Municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Dongio Dongio is a small village in the Blenio Valley of the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it joined nearby villages in 2004 to form Acquarossa.

Dongola, Illinois — a small village in southern Illinois Dongola, Illinois Dongola is a small incorporated village in southern Illinois, located within the rural region often called 'Little Egypt'. This article summarizes its setting, character, governanc…

Donna, Texas: City in Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley Donna, Texas Donna is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, located in the Rio Grande Valley near the U.S.–Mexico border. It has an agricultural heritage, bilingual culture, and local institutions s…

Donnay (Calvados) — Commune in Normandy, France Donnay Donnay is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, in northwestern France. It has local historic buildings, agricultural land, and the administrative status of…

Donnellson, Iowa Donnellson is a small city in southeastern Iowa, United States, serving nearby agricultural areas with local government, schools, businesses and community events.

Donneloye — Municipality in Vaud, Switzerland Donneloye Donneloye is a small French-speaking municipality in the district of Jura-Nord vaudois, canton of Vaud, Switzerland, formed by several local mergers and known for rural landscape a…

Donnement Donnement is a small commune in the Aube department of north-central France. This article summarizes its location, administration, historical context, local life and practical info…

Donnezac — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwest France Donnezac Donnezac is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwest France. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, economy and loca…

Donori, Sardinia Donori Donori is a small municipality in the Province of Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy. It combines rural economy, local traditions and a Mediterranean landscape; population ~2,094 (2016)…

Doon, Iowa: A concise overview of a small northwestern Iowa city Doon, Iowa Doon is a small city in northwestern Iowa. This article summarizes its location, characteristics, history, community role, and notable features, with links for further information.

Doppleschwand — municipality in the Entlebuch region, Canton of Lucerne Doppleschwand Doppleschwand is a small Swiss municipality in the Entlebuch district of the canton of Lucerne. Rural, German‑speaking and closely linked to the Entlebuch biosphere, it combines ag…

Dora, Alabama: Overview, Geography, History and Community Dora, Alabama Dora is a small city in Walker County, Alabama, United States. This article summarizes its location, size, development, local economy, institutions and notable features.

Doral, Florida: Overview, history, economy and community life Doral, Florida Doral is a suburban city in north Miami‑Dade County near Miami International Airport, noted for rapid growth, logistics and corporate offices, planned residential developments, par…

Dorchester, Dorset: county town with Roman roots and literary heritage Dorchester Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, England, with Roman origins as Durnovaria, significant archaeological sites, museums and strong links to Thomas Hardy. Population recorded…

Dorchester, Illinois Dorchester is a small village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. A rural community with agricultural roots, it illustrates patterns of Midwestern settlement, local govern…

Dordrecht — Historic River Port City in South Holland Dordrecht Dordrecht is a historic Dutch city in South Holland, known for its medieval centre, river confluence, inland port and the Synod of Dordrecht. It has a long maritime and industrial…

Doren: Municipality in the Bregenz Forest, Vorarlberg Doren Doren is a small municipality in the Bregenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria. Located in the northwest Bregenz Forest, it is noted for rural landscape, wood-built architecture, alp…

Dorénaz — municipality in Saint-Maurice, Valais, Switzerland Dorénaz Dorénaz is a small French-speaking municipality in the Saint-Maurice district of the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Known for its valley setting, rural character and links to regio…

Dorengt (Aisne, Hauts-de-France) Dorengt Dorengt is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, administration…

Dorf an der Pram: a municipality in Upper Austria Dorf an der Pram Dorf an der Pram is a small rural municipality in the Schärding district of Upper Austria, known for its agricultural landscape, local traditions, and location along the Pram river…

Dorf (municipality in Andelfingen, canton of Zürich) Dorf, Switzerland Dorf is a small municipality in the district of Andelfingen, canton of Zürich, Switzerland. The name derives from the German word for village; it functions as a local administrativ…

Dorfchemnitz, a municipality in Mittelsachsen, Saxony Dorfchemnitz Dorfchemnitz is a small municipality in the Mittelsachsen district of the Free State of Saxony, Germany. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, economy, culture…

Dörflingen — municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland Dörflingen Dörflingen is a small Swiss municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, economy, local life and transport links.

Dorgali — town and municipality in Sardinia, Italy Dorgali Dorgali is a municipality in the Province of Nuoro on Sardinia, known for rugged Supramonte terrain, coastal attractions near Cala Gonone, prehistoric sites and caves popular with…

Dormans — commune on the Marne River in northeastern France Dormans Dormans is a small French commune on the Marne River in the Marne department. It combines riverside scenery, agricultural and viticultural surroundings, and historical sites linked…

Dorna Candrenilor Dorna Candrenilor is a rural commune in Suceava County, Romania, situated in the historic region of Bukovina. It is characterized by hilly, forested landscape, traditional agricult…

Dornach, Switzerland — municipality, history, and the Goetheanum Dornach Dornach is a municipality in the Dorneck district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. Known for the Goetheanum and the 1499 Battle of Dornach, it blends cultural institutions…

Dornbirn — largest city of Vorarlberg, Austria Dornbirn Dornbirn is the largest town in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. A regional economic, cultural and educational center, it blends a textile-industrial heritage with contemporary se…

Dornești — commune in Suceava County, Romania Dorneşti Dornești is a rural commune in Suceava County in the historical region of Bukovina, northeastern Romania, known for its mixed cultural heritage and traditional rural landscape.

Dorog — town in Komárom-Esztergom County, Hungary Dorog Dorog is a small Hungarian town in Komárom-Esztergom County, about 38 km northwest of Budapest. It has an industrial heritage, local cultural life and connections to the capital by…

Dorotea — locality in Västerbotten County, Sweden Dorotea Dorotea is a small town in northern Sweden, serving as the administrative centre of Dorotea Municipality in Västerbotten County. It is noted for forested surroundings, lakes, and o…

Dorotea Municipality — overview, geography, history and local life Dorotea Municipality Dorotea Municipality (Dorotea kommun) is a sparsely populated municipality in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden, known for forests, lakes, outdoor recreation and small-scale i…

Dorr Township, Michigan Dorr Township is a civil township in Allegan County, Michigan. Largely rural with farms and small communities, it had a population of 7,439 at the 2010 census and lies within commu…

Dorrance, Kansas Small rural city in Russell County, Kansas, with an agricultural base. Founded in the 19th century; population recorded as 185 at the 2010 census.

Dorsten (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) Dorsten Dorsten is a town of about 75,000 in the Recklinghausen district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is noted for its riverside setting, historic centre and links to the Ruhr regi…

Dortmund Dortmund is a major German city in North Rhine-Westphalia, long shaped by industrialization and now a centre for education, technology, culture and football (Borussia Dortmund).

Dosnon — commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Dosnon Overview of Dosnon, a rural French commune in the Aube department (Grand Est): geography, administration, history, economy, local life and practical research resources.

Dothan, Alabama — Regional hub of the Wiregrass Dothan, Alabama Dothan is a city in southeastern Alabama and the county seat of Houston County. Known for peanuts and agriculture, it serves as a regional commercial, medical and cultural center w…

Dottikon (Aargau) Dottikon Dottikon is a municipality in the Bremgarten district of Aargau, Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, economy, transport links, governance and cul…

Döttingen, Aargau: Swiss municipality in the Zurzach district Döttingen, Aargau Döttingen is a German-speaking municipality in the Zurzach district of the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. Overview of its geography, history, demographics, economy, transport, cult…

Dotyville, Oklahoma Dotyville is a small census-designated place in Ottawa County in northeastern Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its location, administration, regional history, and c…

Dotzigen (municipality in Bern, Switzerland) Dotzigen Dotzigen is a municipality in the Seeland administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, transport and local f…

Douala — Cameroon's largest city and economic hub Douala Douala is Cameroon's largest city and main port on the Wouri estuary. It is the country's commercial centre, with a diverse population, colonial history, major transport links and…

Double Springs, Alabama Double Springs is a small town in Winston County, Alabama, serving as the county seat. It is a rural community known for its local government, natural surroundings, and a populatio…