Municipalities

Amstelveen — suburban municipality near Amsterdam Amstelveen Amstelveen is a suburban municipality in North Holland, Netherlands, just south of Amsterdam. Known for parks, residential neighborhoods, cultural institutions and an international…

Amsterdam: Capital City, Canals, Culture and Civic Role Amsterdam Comprehensive overview of Amsterdam: history, geography, governance, culture, transport and notable distinctions, including its canal ring, universities and role as the Dutch const…

Amsterdam, New York Amsterdam (city), New York City in Montgomery County, New York, on the Mohawk River. Historically an industrial center with Dutch roots, now a small regional city with riverfront neighborhoods and community…

Amstetten (Lower Austria) Amstetten Amstetten is a regional town in the Mostviertel of Lower Austria, serving as the administrative centre of the Amstetten District and a local hub for transport, commerce and agricul…

Amstetten District (Lower Austria) Amstetten District Administrative district in the Mostviertel region of Lower Austria. Mixed rural and urban area centered on the town of Amstetten, with agriculture, industry, transport links and cu…

Amt (collective municipality in Germany) Amt (political division) An Amt is a local-level collective administration in Germany that groups small municipalities to share services and administration; names and forms vary by federal state.

Anaconda, Montana Anaconda, county seat of Deer Lodge County in southwestern Montana, is a historic copper-smelting town at the foot of the Anaconda Range. Population: 9,298 (2010 census).

Anadarko, Oklahoma: county seat and regional cultural center Anadarko, Oklahoma Anadarko is the county seat of Caddo County in southwestern Oklahoma, noted for its role as a regional center, its Native American heritage, and small-city civic and economic life.

Anadyr (town) Anadyr is a remote port town and the administrative center of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug in far northeastern Russia, known for its Arctic climate, indigenous cultures, and role as a…

Anaheim, California Anaheim is a major Orange County city in California, known for Disneyland, convention and sports venues, its 19th‑century German agricultural origins, and role in Southern Californ…

Anahuac, Texas — county seat on Trinity Bay Anahuac, Texas Small city and county seat in Chambers County, Texas, known for coastal wetlands, birdlife, ties to early Texas history, and vulnerability to hurricanes and flooding.

Anamosa, Iowa — small city in Jones County and cultural center Anamosa, Iowa Anamosa is a small city in Jones County, Iowa, known as the county seat and for the Anamosa State Penitentiary, the National Motorcycle Museum, riverfront setting and as the birthp…

Anantnag (city in Jammu and Kashmir) Anantnag Anantnag is a major city in southern Kashmir, serving as the administrative centre of Anantnag District in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is a regional commerc…

Anchor, Illinois — Small Incorporated Village in Illinois Anchor, Illinois Anchor, Illinois is a small incorporated village governed under Illinois municipal law. Find its population, land area, local history, and civic structure through state and federal…

Anchorage, Alaska — Overview, Geography, History, and Significance Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage is Alaska's largest city and economic hub on Cook Inlet. This article covers its geography, history, neighborhoods, economy, culture, and notable facts for readers seekin…

Anchorage, Kentucky Anchorage is a small, affluent residential city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, near Louisville. Noted for large wooded lots, historic homes, and its independent school district; po…

Ancienville — a small commune in Aisne, northern France Ancienville Ancienville is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This entry summarizes its location, governance, landscape, history,…

Ancinnes — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Ancinnes Ancinnes is a small commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, known for rural landscape, historical buildings and local community life.

Ancona, Italy: Port City and Capital of the Marche Region Ancona Ancona, Italy — an Adriatic port city and capital of the Marche region, known for busy ferry connections, historic waterfront and coastal landmarks, and its role as a regional econ…

Anctoville — former commune in Calvados, Normandy (France) Anctoville Anctoville was a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. In 2017 it became part of the new commune Aurseulles as part of national territorial reforms…

Ancy-le-Franc: Commune and Château in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Ancy-le-Franc Ancy-le-Franc is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, best known for its 16th‑century Renaissance château, local agriculture and cultural touri…

Ancy-le-Libre: Overview of a French Commune in Yonne Ancy-le-Libre Ancy-le-Libre is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, north-central France. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, landscape, loc…

Andalusia, Alabama Andalusia is a small city in Covington County, Alabama, United States, serving as a regional center with local industry, schools, and cultural events including the World Championsh…

Andance — commune in the Ardèche département of France Andance Andance is a small riverside commune in the Ardèche département of Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, known for its rural character, local heritage and location in the Rhône valley.

Andelain, Aisne — small commune in northern France Andelain Andelain is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. It had about 200 inhabitants (197 in 2012) and is characterised by agric…

Andelfingen, Switzerland: district capital in the canton of Zürich Andelfingen, Switzerland Andelfingen is a Swiss municipality and the administrative center of the Andelfingen district in the canton of Zürich, known for its rural character, local viticulture and connecti…

Andenne — municipality in Namur province, Belgium Andenne Andenne is a Walloon municipality in the province of Namur, Belgium, situated on the Meuse River. It had about 24,557 inhabitants in 2007 and combines an urban centre with surround…

Anderlecht (Brussels municipality) Anderlecht Anderlecht is a bilingual municipality in the western part of the Brussels-Capital Region, noted for historic sites, its successful football club R.S.C. Anderlecht, and a mix of re…

Andermatt — Alpine village and resort in Uri, Switzerland Andermatt Andermatt is a high‑Alpine Swiss village and municipality in the canton of Uri, known for historic mountain passes, year‑round outdoor recreation and recent resort development.

Andernos-les-Bains — seaside commune on Arcachon Bay Andernos-les-Bains Andernos-les-Bains is a coastal commune on Arcachon Bay in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, noted for oyster farming, a long wooden jetty, beaches, marina life and seasonal tou…

Anderson, Alabama: overview of a small Alabama town Anderson, Alabama Anderson is a small incorporated town in the U.S. state of Alabama. This article summarizes its character, typical history and governance, local economy and culture, and where to f…

Anderson, Alaska Small city in interior Alaska with a modest population, located along transportation routes; known for subarctic climate, outdoor recreation, and a close-knit local community.

Anderson, Indiana — city profile and history Anderson, Indiana Overview of Anderson, a midwestern city in Indiana: geography, history, economy, culture, education, and notable places in and around the county seat of Madison County.

Anderson, South Carolina Anderson is a city in Upstate South Carolina and the county seat of Anderson County, noted for its 'Electric City' nickname, historic textile roots, proximity to Lake Hartwell, and…

Anderson, Texas Small county seat in east-central Texas, Anderson is the administrative center of Grimes County with historic downtown character and a rural, agricultural setting.

Andert‑et‑Condon — small commune in Ain, France Andert-et-Condon Andert-et-Condon is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, known for agriculture, local wine production and the 15th‑century Château d'Andert listed a…

Andiast — former municipality in Surselva, Graubünden, Switzerland Andiast Andiast was a small mountain municipality in Surselva, canton Graubünden, which merged with Waltensburg/Vuorz in 2018 to form Breil/Brigels. Overview, geography, history, language…

Andoins — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Andoins Andoins is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in southwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and ties to the historical Béar…

Andon, Alpes-Maritimes Andon is a small mountain commune in the Alpes‑Maritimes department of Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d'Azur, France, known for its medieval village, scenic surroundings and outdoor recreatio…

Andonville (Loiret) Andonville Andonville is a small French commune in the Loiret department, Centre-Val de Loire. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, local life, and points of inter…

Andouillé (Mayenne) — Commune in Pays de la Loire, France Andouillé Andouillé is a small commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire in northwestern France, noted for its rural character, local heritage, and a twinning link with Farnsfiel…

Andover, Connecticut — town profile and history Andover, Connecticut Overview of Andover, Connecticut in Tolland County: location, rural character, founding in 1848, 2010 population, local government, community life, and where to find official and c…

Andover, Kansas Andover is a city in southeast Kansas near Wichita, in Butler County. A residential suburb with strong schools, it had 11,791 residents at the 2010 census and was badly hit by an F…

Andrew, Iowa: overview of a small Midwestern city Andrew, Iowa Concise encyclopedia-style profile of Andrew, a small city in Iowa, covering location, character, history, economy, community life and notable features.

Andrews, Texas Andrews, Texas is the county seat of Andrews County in West Texas. A regional center for government, education and services, its economy has been shaped by Permian Basin oil produc…

Andwil: Swiss municipality in the canton of St. Gallen Andwil Andwil is a municipality in the canton of St. Gallen, northeastern Switzerland. This article summarizes its setting, local government role, history, economy, and cultural features…

Aneby Municipality (Aneby kommun) Aneby Municipality Aneby Municipality in southern Sweden's Jönköping County — a small, largely rural municipality centered on the town of Aneby, known for forests, lakes, light industry and outdoor r…

Anela (Sardinia): town and comune in the Province of Sassari Anela Anela is a small inland municipality in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. Population 645 (2016); area 36.89 km²; elevation 446 m. Known for rural landscapes, traditional cu…