Municipalities

Angaïs — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Angaïs Angaïs is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, in the historical Béarn area. It is characterized by agricultural land, local heritag…

Ånge Municipality (Ånge kommun) Ånge Municipality Ånge Municipality is a sparsely populated local government area in Västernorrland County, northern Sweden, centered on the railway town of Ånge and known for forests, lakes and tra…

Ängelholm, Skåne (Scania), Sweden Ängelholm Ängelholm is a coastal town in Skåne (Scania), southern Sweden. It is the seat of Ängelholm Municipality and is known for beaches, aviation history, regional transport links, and l…

Ängelholm Municipality (Ängelholms kommun) Ängelholm Municipality A coastal municipality in northwestern Skåne County, southern Sweden, with its administrative seat in the town of Ängelholm; noted for beaches, mixed rural and urban landscape, and…

Angelroda — former municipality in Ilm-Kreis, Thuringia Angelroda Angelroda is a village in central Thuringia, Germany. Formerly an independent municipality in Ilm-Kreis, it was incorporated into the municipality of Martinroda on 31 December 2019…

Angels Camp, California Small incorporated city in Calaveras County, California, known for its Gold Rush heritage, Mark Twain association and the annual Jumping Frog Jubilee; population 8,835 at the 2010…

Angely (Yonne) — commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Angely Angely is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of central France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, administration, local economy, landmarks and transport l…

Angers — city in western France and historic capital of Anjou Angers Angers is a historic city in western France, capital of the Anjou area. Noted for its medieval castle, the Apocalypse Tapestry and active cultural life, it is also a regional educa…

Angerville (Calvados) — commune in Normandy, France Angerville, Calvados Angerville is a small commune in the Calvados department in northwestern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, historical context, local life and distinguis…

Angeville (Tarn-et-Garonne, Occitanie) Angeville Angeville is a small rural commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of southern France. It has local governance, agricultural landscapes, and roots in the historic Midi-Pyrénées r…

Anglade (Gironde) — commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Anglade Anglade is a rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, known for village life, agriculture, and its location within the Gironde countrysid…

Anglet — Coastal commune in the French Basque Country Anglet Anglet is a seaside commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of the French Basque Country, known for long sandy beaches, surfing, pine forests and its role in the Bayonne–Bia…

Angleton, Texas — County seat of Brazoria County Angleton, Texas Angleton is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, serving as the county seat and a local center for government, education and commerce in the Gulf Coast / Houston metropolitan region.

Angoulême, prefecture of Charente in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Angoulême Angoulême is a hilltop city in southwestern France, capital of Charente and former centre of Angoumois. Known for its comics festival, Romanesque cathedral, ramparts and museums of…

Angous: Commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Angous Angous, a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, overviewing its local government, geography, administrative status and municipal services.

Angres — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Angres Angres is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, historically in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, economy, and po…

Anguerny Anguerny, a small former commune in Calvados, Normandy (formerly Basse-Normandie), merged into Colomby-Anguerny on 1 January 2016. Rural character, local heritage, and administrati…

Anguilcourt-le-Sart Anguilcourt-le-Sart is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, with medieval roots, agricultural character, and toponymy typical of Picardy (now Hauts-de-…

Anhée, Belgium Anhée Anhée is a municipality in Wallonia, province of Namur, lying in the Meuse valley. It is known for the water gardens at Annevoie and rural landscapes; population was about 6,958 in…

Aniak, Alaska: a river town and regional hub Aniak, Alaska Aniak is a small city on the Kuskokwim River in southwestern Alaska. A regional transport and service center for nearby villages, it had about 570 residents in 2007 and supports su…

Anières, Canton of Geneva — lakeside municipality in Switzerland Anières Anières is a French-speaking lakeside municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, known for its vineyards, residential character, and proximity to the city of Geneva and Lak…

Anisy, Calvados — a small commune in Normandy, France Anisy Anisy is a small commune in the Calvados department of Normandy in northwestern France. This article describes its setting, administration, history, sights, economy and local life.

Anita, Iowa Anita is a small city in Cass County in southwestern Iowa, United States. It is a rural community with agricultural roots, local institutions, and a history tied to regional transp…

Anizy-le-Château Anizy-le-Château was a commune in the Picardie region (Aisne department) of northern France; it was merged into the new commune Anizy-le-Grand on 1 January 2019.

Anizy-le-Grand Anizy-le-Grand is a commune in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, created 1 January 2019 by merging Anizy-le-Château, Faucoucourt and Lizy; it serves as a local administrativ…

Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor is a city in southeastern Michigan, home to the University of Michigan and known for education, health care, technology, arts, and a lively downtown.

Anna Maria, Florida — city on Anna Maria Island Anna Maria, Florida Anna Maria is a small city on Anna Maria Island in Manatee County, Florida, known for its beaches, historic cottages, low-rise character, pier, and year-round tourism and conservat…

Annapolis, Maryland: Overview, History, Institutions, and Maritime Heritage Annapolis, Maryland Annapolis is the capital of Maryland, noted for its maritime culture, colonial architecture, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the historic Maryland State House where Washington resigned…

Annecy, Haute-Savoie: lake city and cultural centre in the French Alps Annecy Annecy is a French city at the northern tip of Lake Annecy, prefecture of Haute-Savoie, known for its canals, alpine setting, annual animation festival and outdoor recreation.

Anniston, Alabama Anniston is the county seat of Calhoun County in northeastern Alabama. Founded as a late‑19th‑century industrial town, it is known for manufacturing, military facilities, museums a…

Anniviers: valley municipality in Valais, Switzerland Anniviers Anniviers is a large Swiss municipality in the Val d'Anniviers (canton of Valais), created by the 2009 merger of six villages; known for alpine landscapes, ski resorts and traditio…

Annois — a rural commune in Aisne (historic Picardie) Annois Annois is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article summarizes its setting, administration, history, local life…

Annonay — town in northern Ardèche, France Annonay Annonay is the largest commune by population in Ardèche, France. Known for the Montgolfier brothers and a long paper‑making and manufacturing tradition, it remains a regional servi…

Annot (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) Annot Annot is a small commune in southeastern France known for a medieval village and distinctive sandstone rock formations popular with hikers and climbers.

Annoux (Yonne) — small commune in central France Annoux Annoux is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of central France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy, landmarks and practical informat…

Anoka, Minnesota — the Halloween Capital and county seat Anoka, Minnesota Anoka is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, and the county seat. Known as the “Halloween Capital of the World,” it began holding public Halloween parades in 1920 and remains a Twin…

Anos — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Anos Anos is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, characterised by agricultural surroundings, local administration, traditional heritage…

Ans, Liège — municipality in Wallonia, Belgium Ans Ans is a Belgian municipality in the province of Liège, located near the city of Liège. It had about 27,416 inhabitants in 2007 and lies at approximately 50°39′N, 5°31′E.

Ansbach — city in Middle Franconia, Bavaria Ansbach Ansbach is a historic city in Middle Franconia, Bavaria, noted for its baroque residence, medieval churches, cultural events, and role as an administrative and transport hub in sou…

Anshan: Industrial and Mineral Center in Liaoning, China Anshan Anshan is a prefecture-level city in central-southeast Liaoning province, China, notable for its large steel industry and significant deposits of magnesite and talc.

Ansouis — hilltop village in Vaucluse, Provence Ansouis Ansouis is a small hilltop commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France, known for its castle, Provençal architecture, rural landscape and seasonal tourism. Pop…

Antalya — Mediterranean city and tourism hub in southern Turkey Antalya Antalya is a major Turkish city on the Mediterranean coast, known for its historic Old Town, beaches, nearby classical ruins, warm climate and a large tourism industry attracting i…

Antananarivo — capital city of Madagascar Antananarivo Antananarivo (Tana) is Madagascar's capital and largest city on the central highland plateau. Overview, history, urban structure, institutions, economy, transport, notable sites an…

Anthisnes — municipality in Liège province, Wallonia, Belgium Anthisnes Anthisnes is a rural municipality in the Belgian province of Liège, Wallonia. Located at 50°28′N, 5°31′E, it had about 4,000 inhabitants (2007) and is known for its villages, herit…

Antibes — coastal town on the French Riviera Antibes Antibes is a historic port town on the Côte d'Azur in the Alpes-Maritimes department, known for its old town, Cap d'Antibes peninsula, Port Vauban marina and cultural festivals.

Antigny, Vendée — commune in Pays de la Loire, France Antigny, Vendée Antigny is a small rural commune in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. This article outlines its geography, administration, history, economy an…

Antigo, Wisconsin Antigo is a small city in north-central Wisconsin, the county seat of Langlade County, with a Chippewa-derived name and a regional role in government, services, and outdoor recreat…

Antigonish: town, university centre and cultural hub in Nova Scotia Antigonish Antigonish is a town in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, known for St. Francis Xavier University, a strong Gaelic and Celtic heritage, the Antigonish Movement of community developme…