Municipalities

Effry — small commune in Aisne, northern France Effry Effry is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France (formerly Picardie). It had about 353 inhabitants in 2008 and exemplifies local municipal life in the regi…

Egerkingen — municipality in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland Egerkingen Egerkingen is a municipality in the Gäu district of Solothurn, Switzerland. This article outlines its location, landscape, historical development, economy, local services and gover…

Egesheim — municipality in the Tuttlingen district, Baden-Württemberg Egesheim Egesheim is a small Swabian Jura municipality in the Tuttlingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known for rural character, karst landscape, traditional village life and out…

Egg, Vorarlberg — Municipality in the Bregenz Forest, Austria Egg, Austria Egg is a market town in the Bregenz Forest (Bregenzerwald), in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. Known for traditional timber architecture, a historic brewery and a regional museum…

Egg, Switzerland: Municipality in the Uster District, Canton of Zürich Egg, Switzerland Egg is a Swiss municipality in the district of Uster, canton of Zürich. This article outlines its location, landscape, history, local government, economy, transport and notable fea…

Eggenwil — Municipality in the District of Bremgarten, Canton Aargau Eggenwil Eggenwil is a small Swiss municipality in the Bremgarten district of the canton Aargau. This article outlines its location, history, governance, economy, transport and local points…

Eggerberg — mountain municipality in Valais, Switzerland Eggerberg Eggerberg is a small mountain municipality above the Rhone valley in the district of Brig, canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is known for rural character, alpine views, hiking and…

Eggersriet — municipality in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland Eggersriet Eggersriet is a German-speaking municipality in the canton of St. Gallen in northeastern Switzerland, combining rural land use and residential areas with close links to the city of…

Eggiwil: Municipality in Emmental, Canton of Bern Eggiwil Eggiwil is a rural municipality in the Emmental district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for its hilly pastures, dairy farming, traditional culture and outdoor recreation…

Eghezée — municipality in Namur Province, Belgium Eghezée Eghezée is a Walloon municipality in Namur province, Belgium. A largely rural commune with a central town and surrounding villages, it had about 14,600 inhabitants in 2007 and lies…

Égleny (commune in Yonne, France) Égleny Égleny is a small commune in the Yonne department of north‑central France. This article outlines its location, administrative role, local features, history and community life.

Eglingen (Haut-Rhin) — small commune in Grand Est, France Eglingen Eglingen is a small rural commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, in the Grand Est region. It is typical of Alsatian villages with agricultural land, a local church,…

Eglisau, Switzerland Eglisau Eglisau is a small riverside municipality in the district of Bülach, canton of Zürich, Switzerland, noted for its historic centre, Rhine setting, local culture and regional transpo…

Egliswil — Swiss municipality in the Lenzburg district, canton of Aargau Egliswil Egliswil is a small Swiss municipality in Lenzburg district of canton Aargau. Rural in character, it combines agricultural land, local services and village life with links to nearb…

Egnach — lakeside municipality in Thurgau, Switzerland Egnach Egnach is a municipality on the southern shore of Lake Constance in the Arbon district of the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, noted for its rural landscape, lakeside recreation and…

Egolzwil: municipality in Willisau district, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Egolzwil Egolzwil is a small municipality in Willisau district, Canton Lucerne. It is noted for a well-preserved early Neolithic lakeside settlement and a predominantly agricultural landsca…

Egremont, Cumbria: market town, castle and annual fair Egremont Egremont is a historic market town and civil parish in Copeland, Cumbria, England, known for its castle ruins, long‑running Crab Fair and connections to West Cumbrian industry.

Éguilles — commune near Aix-en-Provence in Bouches-du-Rhône Éguilles Éguilles is a small commune near Aix-en-Provence in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France, noted for its village centre, Mediterranean land…

Eguisheim — Alsatian wine village and medieval commune Eguisheim Eguisheim is a small historic commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace, known for its concentric medieval streets, half-timbered houses and vineyards on the Alsace Wine Route.

Ehingen am Ries: Overview of the Bavarian municipality Ehingen am Ries Ehingen am Ries is a small municipality in the Donau‑Ries district of Bavaria, Germany. This article summarizes its location, local government, landscape, history, economy, and com…

Ehr (Rhein-Lahn), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Ehr, Germany Ehr is a very small municipality in the Rhein-Lahn district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, with a population of 64 (31 Dec 2018). It exemplifies rural local administration and c…

Ehrendingen, municipality in Aargau, Switzerland Ehrendingen Ehrendingen is a Swiss municipality in the district of Baden, canton of Aargau, formed in 2006 by merging Oberehrendingen and Unterehrendingen. Local life blends village traditions…

Eich (Lucerne) — municipality in the Sursee district of Switzerland Eich, Switzerland Eich is a small Swiss municipality in the Sursee district of the canton of Lucerne. This article outlines its location, landscape, history, community life and notable features.

Eichstätt Eichstätt is a small Bavarian town on the Altmühl, the seat of a Roman Catholic diocese and a university town known for medieval and Baroque architecture and nearby Jurassic fossil…

Eilenburg — town on the Mulde River in Saxony, Germany Eilenburg Eilenburg is a small Saxony town on the Mulde River near Leipzig. It has medieval origins, an industrial past, several subdivisions and villages, and serves as a local cultural and…

Einsiedeln: Swiss town and historic Benedictine abbey Einsiedeln Einsiedeln is a municipality and district in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, best known for its Benedictine Einsiedeln Abbey, a major pilgrimage site and cultural center with a…

Eisenach — historic city in western Thuringia Eisenach Eisenach is a German city in western Thuringia known for Wartburg Castle, its musical heritage as Bach's birthplace, a history of automobile manufacture, and a medieval town centre…

Eisenstadt — capital city of Burgenland, Austria Eisenstadt Eisenstadt is the administrative center of Austria’s Burgenland; known for its Esterházy palace, Haydn connections, wine culture and its location near the Hungarian border.

Eisfeld — town in southern Thuringia, Germany Eisfeld Eisfeld is a small town in southern Thuringia, Germany, with around 6,000 residents. It is in Hildburghausen district, near the larger towns Hildburghausen and Coburg, and has a hi…

Ekalaka, Montana Small county seat in Carter County, Montana, noted for the Carter County Museum and dinosaur finds on the Montana Dinosaur Trail, sandstone landscapes, and nearby Custer National F…

Ekerö Municipality: islands, history and cultural landmarks near Stockholm Ekerö Municipality Ekerö Municipality is a largely insular municipality west of Stockholm in Lake Mälaren, known for Drottningholm Palace, Viking-era Birka, natural landscapes and close commuting tie…

Ekron, Kentucky: concise overview of the Meade County community Ekron, Kentucky An expanded overview of Ekron, a small incorporated city in Meade County, Kentucky, covering location, character, history, economy, governance, and resources for further research.

Eksjö — historic wooden town and municipal seat in Småland, Sweden Eksjö Eksjö is a small Swedish town in Jönköping County, known for its well-preserved wooden town center, municipal role, and regional cultural and natural attractions.

Eksjö Municipality Eksjö Municipality is an administrative area in Jönköping County, southern Sweden, centered on the town of Eksjö. It is known for its historic wooden town centre, mixed rural econo…

El Centro, California: Overview and Significance El Centro, California El Centro is the county seat of Imperial County, California. Located in the Imperial Valley near the U.S.–Mexico border, it is a regional center for agriculture, transportation and…

El Cerrito, California El Cerrito is a small residential city in Contra Costa County, in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. It is known for hillside neighborhoods, two BART stations, and a civic history…

El Dorado, Kansas El Dorado is a city in and the county seat of Butler County, Kansas, located on the Walnut River. Known for its oil‑era growth, nearby state park, community college, and regional s…

El Lago, Texas: Small Lakeside City in Harris County El Lago, Texas El Lago is a small residential city on Clear Lake in Harris County, Texas, known for waterfront recreation and a history of close ties to the nearby space program.

El Limón (Samaná) — municipal district on the Samaná Peninsula El Limón, Samaná El Limón is a municipal district of Santa Bárbara de Samaná on the north coast of the Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic. It is known for coastal scenery, the Salto El Limón wate…

El Llano, municipality in Elías Piña province, Dominican Republic El Llano, Dominican Republic El Llano is a rural municipality in Elías Piña province, western Dominican Republic, known for agricultural landscapes, local markets and its role within a border region.

El Paso, Texas Border city in far West Texas on the U.S.–Mexico border. A desert metropolitan center with a large Hispanic population, cross-border culture, universities, military presence and a…

El Puerto de Santa María Coastal city in Cádiz province, Spain — a historic port on the Guadalete River and Bay of Cádiz known for maritime heritage, sherry bodegas, and a regular ferry connection to Cádiz…

El Reno, Oklahoma City in Canadian County, Oklahoma; county seat with ties to Fort Reno, Route 66, local onion-burger cuisine, and notable weather history. Overview, history, landmarks, and cultural…

El Segundo, California El Segundo is a small coastal city in Los Angeles County, California, with roots as an oil refinery town that evolved into an aerospace and corporate center near LAX.

Elba, Alabama Elba is a small city and the county seat of Coffee County in southeastern Alabama, known for its location in the Wiregrass region and its history of flooding and local agriculture.

Elberon, Iowa Elberon is a small city in Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, typical characteristics of small Iowa municipalities, historical context, local economy, and co…

Elberta, Alabama Elberta is a small town in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It experienced substantial population growth between the 2000 and 2010 censuses and is part of the rapidly develo…

Elbow Lake, Minnesota — county seat and community overview Elbow Lake, Minnesota Elbow Lake is a small city in west-central Minnesota and the county seat of Grant County. This article summarizes its location, governance role, geography, economy, history, and lo…