Municipalities

Gloucester, England: city, county town and riverside district Gloucester Gloucester is a historic city and administrative centre in Gloucestershire, England, located on the River Severn near the border with Wales. Known for its cathedral, docks and Roma…

Gloucester City, New Jersey Gloucester City is a small city in Camden County, New Jersey, on the Delaware River opposite Philadelphia. It has a riverfront history, residential neighborhoods, local government,…

Gloucester, Massachusetts Historic New England seaport on Cape Ann known for its long fishing tradition, art colonies, maritime landmarks, and coastal neighborhoods.

Glovelier: former municipality in the canton of Jura, Switzerland (now part of Haute-Sorne) Glovelier Glovelier, formerly an independent municipality in Jura’s Delémont district, merged with neighboring communes on 1 Jan 2013 to form Haute-Sorne; history, geography and local admini…

Glun — commune in Ardèche, France Glun Glun is a small commune in the Ardèche department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, southern France. Overview of its administrative role, landscape context, local economy, heritage and visi…

Gmünd District (Lower Austria): geography, history and significance Gmünd District Administrative district in northwestern Lower Austria (Waldviertel), bordering the Czech Republic; noted for forests, rural towns, historical centres and nature-based tourism.

Gmunden — lakeside town and district capital in Upper Austria Gmunden Gmunden is a picturesque Austrian town on the Traunsee in Upper Austria, known for its lakeside setting, pottery tradition, Schloss Ort and role as the administrative centre of Gmu…

Gmunden District — geography, history, and significance Gmunden (district) Gmunden District in Upper Austria: the largest district in the state, known for lakes, forests, tourism, and cultural sites including Hallstatt and the town of Gmunden.

Gnesta — locality in Södermanland, administration, transport and local life Gnesta Gnesta is a locality in Södermanland County, Sweden, and the seat of Gnesta Municipality. The built-up area extends into Södertälje Municipality, Stockholm County. Known for rail c…

Gnesta Municipality (Gnesta kommun) Gnesta Municipality Gnesta Municipality is a small local government area in Södermanland County, central Sweden, centered on the town of Gnesta; known for wooded landscapes, lakes, rural communities a…

Gniezno — Historical capital and city in Greater Poland Gniezno Gniezno is a city in west-central Poland, historically the first capital of Poland. Known for its cathedral, medieval role in state formation, and association with Saint Adalbert,…

Gnosca (former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland) Gnosca Gnosca is a former municipality in the district of Bellinzona, canton Ticino in southern Switzerland. It joined the enlarged municipality of Bellinzona and lies within the Italian-…

Gnosjö — Swedish industrial locality and entrepreneurial culture Gnosjö Gnosjö is a small industrial town in Jönköping County, Sweden, known as the seat of Gnosjö Municipality and for the informal 'Gnosjö Spirit' of close-knit entrepreneurship and smal…

Gnosjö Municipality: economy, community and the 'Gnosjö spirit' Gnosjö Municipality Gnosjö Municipality in Jönköping County, southern Sweden, is known for its strong small‑business culture, manufacturing clusters and a cooperative local identity often called the G…

Gobichettipalayam — town and municipality in Tamil Nadu, India Gobichettipalayam Gobichettipalayam is a municipal town in Tamil Nadu, India; it is the administrative centre of its taluk, a regional market and cultural hub known locally as “Mini Kollywood.”

Gobō, Wakayama Gobō is a coastal city in Wakayama Prefecture on Honshu, Japan. It is a regional center for fishing, agriculture and light industry with local cultural sites and transport links to…

Gobustan District (Qobustan), Azerbaijan Gobustan District Administrative district in eastern Azerbaijan with capital Qobustan (formerly Maraza). Known for ancient petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, and its proximity to Baku.

Godalming, Surrey: market town on the River Wey Godalming Godalming is a historic market town and civil parish in Surrey, England, located on the River Wey. It has medieval origins, a heritage of mills and trade, and a population of 21,80…

Goddard, Kansas — small city and suburb of Wichita Goddard, Kansas Goddard is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States. A suburb of Wichita, it had 4,344 residents in 2010 and functions as a residential, civic, and service community in the…

Goderich, Ontario Goderich is a lakeside town in Ontario, Canada. As Huron County’s seat it is known for its octagonal downtown square, salt mining, harbour, and tourism focused on Lake Huron sunset…

Godmanchester: Town and Civil Parish in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire Godmanchester Godmanchester is a historic town and civil parish in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, with a 2011 population of 6,711; local affairs are managed by its parish council with…

Goeree-Overflakkee Island and municipality in South Holland, Netherlands, formed in 2013 from four former municipalities; known for agriculture, coastal recreation and delta landscapes.

Goes, Zeeland (town and municipality on Zuid-Beveland) Goes Goes is a historic town and municipality on Zuid-Beveland in the Dutch province of Zeeland, noted for its medieval core, municipal role and regional transport and market functions.

Goès (commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Goès Goès is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article summarizes its geography, history, administration, economy and local features.

Goessel, Kansas Small city in Marion County, Kansas, known for its Mennonite heritage and agricultural community; population 539 at the 2010 census. Located north of North Newton and set in the Gr…

Göfis — municipality in Feldkirch District, Vorarlberg, Austria Göfis Göfis is a small municipality in the Feldkirch district of Vorarlberg, western Austria, known for its Rhine valley setting, agricultural roots, local industry, and proximity to Fel…

Goiânia — capital city of Goiás, Brazil Goiânia Goiânia is the planned capital of the state of Goiás in central Brazil. A regional hub for commerce, education and culture, it is noted for its green spaces, modernist layout and r…

Goicea — commune in Dolj County, Romania Goicea Goicea is a rural commune in Dolj County, in the Oltenia region of Romania. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, landscape, economy, history, and local featur…

Golaten — former municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Golaten Golaten was a small rural municipality in the Bern-Mittelland district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, merged into Kallnach on 1 January 2019 as part of local administrative co…

Golconda, Illinois Small city on the Ohio River in southern Illinois; county seat of Pope County. Named after India's Golconda Fort, it serves as a local government center and gateway to river recrea…

Gold Beach, Oregon Coastal city and county seat of Curry County, Oregon. Located at the mouth of the Rogue River, Gold Beach is known for fishing, outdoor recreation, and ties to Native Tolowa herita…

Goldach (St. Gallen) — municipality on Lake Constance, Switzerland Goldach, St. Gallen Goldach is a municipality in Rorschach district, canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Overview, geography, history, economy, transport and notable facts about the town near Lake Cons…

Goldbach-Altenbach — commune in Haut-Rhin, France Goldbach-Altenbach Goldbach-Altenbach is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, situated in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains with rural character, local heritage, an…

Golden Valley, North Dakota Small city in Mercer County, North Dakota, founded in 1913. Population 182 at the 2010 census. A rural community with agricultural roots; distinct from Golden Valley County.

Golden, Colorado Golden is a historic city in Jefferson County, Colorado, founded during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. It is known for outdoor recreation, Colorado School of Mines, the Coors brewery a…

Goldfield, Iowa — small city in Wright County Goldfield, Iowa Goldfield is a small incorporated city in Wright County, Iowa, United States, known as an agricultural service community with local schools, historic Main Street character, and rur…

Goldhanger: village and civil parish on the Blackwater Estuary, Essex Goldhanger Goldhanger is a small village and civil parish in Maldon District, Essex, on the north bank of the Blackwater Estuary. It has a tight-knit community, estuary landscapes, and a hist…

Goldingen (former municipality in St. Gallen, Switzerland) Goldingen Goldingen was a small, rural municipality in the See-Gaster district of the canton of St. Gallen, eastern Switzerland; it merged with St. Gallenkappel to form Eschenbach on 1 Janua…

Goldonna, Louisiana Goldonna is a small village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States, known for its rural character and status as one of the parish's least populous municipalities.

Goldsboro, North Carolina County seat of Wayne County in eastern North Carolina, Goldsboro is a city known for its military base, rail and agricultural heritage, regional services, and historic downtown.

Goldsby, Oklahoma Goldsby is a small town in McClain County, central Oklahoma, United States. It has a rural-residential character, local services, and ties to nearby communities and regional transp…

Goldthwaite, Texas — small county seat in central Texas Goldthwaite, Texas Goldthwaite is a small city and county seat in central Texas known for its rural economy, courthouse square, local schools, and community events serving Mills County and surroundin…

Goldville, Alabama Goldville is a very small incorporated town in Tallapoosa County, east-central Alabama, with 19th‑century gold‑mining origins and a population that rose from 37 in 2000 to 55 in 20…

Golf Manor, Ohio — small village in Hamilton County near Cincinnati Golf Manor, Ohio Golf Manor is a small residential village in Hamilton County, Ohio, within the Cincinnati metropolitan area. It is known for its suburban character, local institutions, and compact…

Golfo Aranci: coastal town and comune on Sardinia’s northeastern shore Golfo Aranci Golfo Aranci is a small coastal town and comune in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. Known for its harbor, clear waters and tourism, it had about 2,452 residents (2016) and…

Golling an der Erlauf Golling an der Erlauf is a small municipality in the Melk district of the Austrian state of Lower Austria, set in a river valley with agricultural land, woodland and local cultural…

Gollion — Municipality in the district of Morges, Canton of Vaud Gollion Gollion is a small French‑speaking Swiss municipality in the district of Morges, canton of Vaud, known for rural landscapes, viticulture and a long local history within the Swiss f…

Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Goma Goma is a lakeside city in eastern DRC, capital of North Kivu province. It lies on Lake Kivu beside the Rwandan town of Gisenyi and is known for its volcanic setting, cross-border…