Municipalities

Grosse Ile Township, Michigan Grosse Ile Township is a civil township coterminous with Grosse Ile, an island in the Detroit River in Wayne County, Michigan. A largely residential, river‑island community with no…

Grosse Pointe, Michigan Grosse Pointe is a small, primarily residential city on Lake St. Clair in Wayne County, northeast of Detroit. It is known for tree-lined streets, historic homes and membership in t…

Grosseto, Tuscany — City Guide and Overview Grosseto Grosseto, capital of its province in central Italy's Tuscany, lies near the Ombrone river and the Tyrrhenian coast. Known for its medieval walls, Maremma landscape and access to na…

Grosshöchstetten (municipality in canton Bern) Grosshöchstetten Grosshöchstetten is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Article covers location, history, governance, economy and the 2018 merger wit…

Großlangheim — municipality in Kitzingen district, Bavaria Großlangheim Großlangheim is a small municipality in the Kitzingen district of Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, known for its rural character, regional traditions and proximity to Franconian…

Grosswangen — municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Grosswangen Grosswangen is a rural municipality in the Sursee district of the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, known for agriculture, local community life and proximity to regional towns.

Groton (city), Connecticut Groton is a small city in southeastern Connecticut on the Thames River, noted for its naval submarine base, submarine construction, maritime history, and proximity to New London.

Grottoes, Virginia Grottoes is a small town in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, known for its association with Grand Caverns, local recreation, and a community spanning two counties.

Grougis — commune in Aisne, Hauts-de-France, France Grougis Grougis is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, landscape, local life and historical context…

Grove City, Ohio Grove City is a suburban city in Franklin County, Ohio, founded in 1852. It is known for its residential neighborhoods, parks, historic Gantz Homestead (1832), and proximity to Col…

Grove Hill, Alabama Grove Hill is a small town in Clarke County, Alabama, serving as the county seat and home to the Clarke County Museum; known for its civic buildings, local schools, and rural surro…

Grove, Oklahoma: Lakefront Community and Recreation Hub in Northeastern Oklahoma Grove, Oklahoma Grove, Oklahoma — a lakefront city in northeastern Oklahoma offering marinas, fishing, boating, outdoor recreation, local shops and services for residents and visitors amid rolling…

Groveland, Florida Groveland, Florida is a city in Lake County within the Orlando metropolitan region. Once agricultural, it has become a growing suburban community notable for outdoor recreation and…

Groveland, Idaho Groveland is a small census-designated place in Idaho, United States, recognized as a rural unincorporated community within the state’s local geography.

Groveton, Texas: County Seat and Small Town of Trinity County Groveton, Texas Groveton is a small city in East Texas that serves as the county seat of Trinity County. It is a local center for government, schools, and rural services amid forested landscapes a…

Grozny — capital of the Chechen Republic Grozny Grozny is the administrative center of the Chechen Republic in the North Caucasus, known for its 19th‑century origin, oil‑industry growth, devastation during the Chechen wars, and…

Grub (Appenzell Ausserrhoden): municipality in northeastern Switzerland Grub, Appenzell Ausserrhoden Grub is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in northeastern Switzerland. This article covers its geography, administration, culture, economy and notable local fe…

Grues (Vendée): Rural commune in Pays de la Loire, France Grues, Vendée Grues is a rural commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire in western France, governed by a mayor and municipal council, with an economy centered on agriculture, small b…

Grugies — commune in Aisne, northern France Grugies Grugies is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, formerly in Picardie. This article summarizes its administration, landscape, history, economy and local featu…

Gruissan — coastal commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Gruissan Gruissan is a small seaside commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France, known for its medieval tower, stilted beach chalets, salt marshes, birdlife and wind- and kitesurfing; popu…

Grums — locality and municipal seat in Värmland County, Sweden Grums Grums is a small urban locality in Värmland County, Sweden, serving as the seat of Grums Municipality; known for its regional services, mixed industrial heritage and connections to…

Grums Municipality Grums Municipality (Grums kommun) is a local government area in Värmland County, central Sweden, centered on the town of Grums. It features forested landscapes, a manufacturing her…

Grundisburgh: village and civil parish in Suffolk, England Grundisburgh Grundisburgh is a rural village and civil parish in Suffolk, England, known for its long history, village character and role within the local Suffolk Coastal area.

Grundy Center, Iowa Grundy Center is a small city and the county seat of Grundy County, Iowa. It acts as a local service center in a largely agricultural region, with civic institutions, schools, park…

Grundy, Virginia Grundy is a small county-seat town in southwestern Virginia’s Appalachian region, historically tied to coal mining and flood-control redevelopment, home to the Appalachian School o…

Grünenbach — Municipality in the Lindau District of Bavaria Grünenbach Grünenbach is a small municipality in the Lindau district of Bavaria, Germany, known for its rural character, local traditions, and location within the Allgäu region of southern Ba…

Grüningen — Historic municipality in the canton of Zürich Grüningen Grüningen is a Swiss municipality in the district of Hinwil, canton of Zürich, noted for its well-preserved historic center and for receiving the Wakker Prize for conservation.

Grünwald, Bavaria: municipality, landmarks, and local profile Grünwald, Bavaria Grünwald is a small, affluent municipality south of Munich in Upper Bavaria, known for its medieval castle, the Bavaria Film Studios, and high quality of life within the Munich dis…

Gruny — a rural commune in the Somme (Picardie), northern France Gruny Gruny is a small rural commune in the Somme department of northern France, in the historical region of Picardie (now part of Hauts-de-France). Overview, features, history, administ…

Grüsch — Municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland Grüsch Grüsch is a Swiss municipality in the Davos area of Graubünden. It lies in the Prättigau valley and incorporates the former municipalities of Fanas and Valzeina (merged 2011). Econ…

Grussenheim (commune in Haut-Rhin) Grussenheim Grussenheim is a small rural commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, northeastern France, noted for its Alsatian heritage, agricultural landscape and proximity to Colmar.

Gruver, Iowa — Overview of the Small Midwestern City Gruver, Iowa Gruver is a small city in the state of Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its character, typical local features, historical context, and the role such communities play in…

Gruyères — medieval Swiss town and namesake of Gruyère cheese Gruyères Gruyères is a small medieval town in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, famed for its hilltop castle, cheese heritage, and cultural attractions including museums and historic str…

Gryon (Vaud): Alpine municipality in the Aigle district Gryon Gryon is a French-speaking mountain municipality in the Aigle district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for alpine scenery, hiking and winter sports near the Diablerets ma…

Gsteig bei Gstaad — Alpine municipality in Bern, Switzerland Gsteig bei Gstaad Gsteig bei Gstaad is a small Swiss municipality in the Obersimmental-Saanen district of canton Bern, noted for pastoral landscapes, traditional chalets and access to hiking and win…

Gsteigwiler — municipality in Bern, Switzerland Gsteigwiler Gsteigwiler is a small municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, situated in the Bernese Oberland near Interlaken and the Jungfrau regio…

Gu-Win, Alabama Gu-Win is a small incorporated town in Alabama, United States. This article summarizes its name origin, community character, municipal role, and where to find official information.

Guachochi — Town in the Sierra Madre of southwestern Chihuahua Guachochi Guachochi is a highland municipal seat in southwestern Chihuahua, Mexico, known as a regional service center for the Sierra Madre Occidental and for its indigenous Rarámuri culture…

Guachochi Municipality (Chihuahua, Mexico) Guachochi Municipality Guachochi Municipality in southern Chihuahua, Mexico, covers 4,340.35 km². Its seat is Guachochi. The region is mountainous, home to Rarámuri communities, forestry and agriculture,…

Guadalajara: Mexico’s Cultural and Economic Hub in Jalisco Guadalajara Guadalajara is a major Mexican city in western Jalisco, known for its cultural traditions (mariachi, folklórico), industry, technology cluster, and historic ties to Spain. It hoste…

Guadalajara, Spain Guadalajara is the capital of the Province of Guadalajara in Castilla–La Mancha, central Spain. It combines medieval monuments, modern industry and commuter links to Madrid with a…

Guamaggiore — Small Comune in Sud Sardegna, Sardinia Guamaggiore Guamaggiore (Sardinian: Gomajòri) is a small comune in the Province of Sud Sardegna, on the island of Sardinia, Italy. Area 16.8 km², elevation 199 m, population 984 (2016).

Guanajuato City: Colonial Capital and Cultural Hub of Central Mexico Guanajuato City Historic capital of the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Renowned for colonial architecture, silver‑mining legacy, winding alleys and tunnels, the Cervantino festival, and UNESCO World…

Guangzhou (Canton) — capital of Guangdong, southern China Guangzhou Guangzhou, historically called Canton, is Guangdong Province's capital in southern China. A major port, cultural center of Cantonese language and cuisine, and an economic hub in th…

Guantánamo — city and provincial capital in southeastern Cuba Guantánamo Guantánamo is a city in southeastern Cuba, capital of Guantánamo Province. Known for its bay, agricultural economy (sugarcane and coffee) and proximity to the U.S. naval base at Gu…

Guaratinguetá, São Paulo Guaratinguetá Guaratinguetá is a municipality in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state, Brazil, noted for its historical center, regional commerce, and as the birthplace of Saint Frei Galvão.

Guarbecque: a commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Guarbecque Guarbecque is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article outlines its location, landscape, history, administration, local life and points of i…

Guarda, Graubünden — historic village in Switzerland Guarda, Switzerland Guarda is a small, historic village in the Inn district of Graubünden, Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it joined Scuol on 1 January 2015. Noted for Romansh cultu…