Municipalities

Guînes: commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Guînes Guînes is a historic commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, known for medieval remains, proximity to Calais and the English Channel, and a local agricultural a…

Guingamp — town and subprefecture in Brittany, France Guingamp Guingamp is a historic commune and subprefecture in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, northwestern France, known for its medieval center and its football club En Avant de G…

Guion, Arkansas: overview of a small Arkansas municipality Guion, Arkansas Guion is a small city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. This article summarizes its character, development, local life, and notable facts, and points to sources for further details.

Guise (commune in Aisne, France) Guise Guise is a commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardy and noted for the 19th‑century Familistère social housing complex and its link to the House o…

Guisy — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Guisy Guisy is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, historical context, local life and distinguishing…

Guîtres — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Guîtres Guîtres is a French commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France. This article summarizes its location, physical setting, historical background, local economy and admin…

Guivry — small commune in Aisne, northern France Guivry Guivry is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. It had 251 residents in 2015 and exemplifies the region's agricultural vi…

Guizancourt — a small commune in the Somme department, northern France Guizancourt Guizancourt is a rural commune in the Somme department of northern France, formerly in the Picardie region. This article outlines its setting, administrative status, rural characte…

Gujan-Mestras Gujan-Mestras is a coastal commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, on Arcachon Bay. It is noted for its oyster ports, maritime traditions, seaside tourism and pro…

Gujar Khan — city in Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan Gujar Khan Gujar Khan is a tehsil headquarters on the Pothohar Plateau in Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan. It functions as a local administrative, commercial and cultural centre where P…

Gujranwala Division Former administrative division of Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the city of Gujranwala; outlines geography, demographics, administrative role, history and post-2000 reforms.

Gujrat Tehsil (Punjab, Pakistan) Gujrat Tehsil Gujrat Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Gujrat District in Punjab, Pakistan, centred on Gujrat city. It comprises 65 union councils and blends fertile agriculture with sm…

Gulf Breeze, Florida Gulf Breeze is a small coastal city on the Fairpoint Peninsula in Santa Rosa County, Florida, valued for its waterfront neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Pensacol…

Gulf Shores, Alabama — coastal city and resort community Gulf Shores, Alabama Gulf Shores is a coastal city in Baldwin County, Alabama, known for white-sand beaches, fishing and tourism. It had a population of 5,044 at the 2000 census and has been part of si…

Gulf Stream, Florida (Town) Gulf Stream, Florida Gulf Stream is a small coastal town in Palm Beach County, Florida, known for its residential character, oceanfront residences, and quiet municipal governance. Population was 716 at…

Gulfport, Florida — coastal community on Boca Ciega Bay Gulfport, Florida Small coastal city on the Pinellas peninsula near St. Petersburg, Florida, known for its waterfront, arts scene, walkable downtown and community festivals.

Gulfport, Mississippi: coastal city — overview, history, economy, and facts Gulfport, Mississippi Gulfport is Mississippi's second-largest city on the Gulf Coast. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, major events, cultural notes and recovery after major hurr…

Gullspång — locality and municipal seat in Västra Götaland, Sweden Gullspång Gullspång is a small Swedish urban locality that serves as the administrative seat of Gullspång Municipality in Västra Götaland County. It is noted for its rural setting, waterways…

Gullspång Municipality A sparsely populated municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, with twin seats in Gullspång and Hova, noted for rivers, forests, local industry, outdoor recreation and cultur…

Gum Springs, Arkansas Gum Springs is a small incorporated town in Clark County, Arkansas, known for its rural character, local community life, and ties to the region’s agricultural and timber landscape.

Gumery, a commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Gumery Gumery is a small rural commune in the Aube département of north-central France, part of the Grand Est region. This article summarizes its setting, administration, economy, and loc…

Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province — industrial city on the Nakdong River Gumi Gumi is a major industrial city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, known for its large national industrial complex, riverside location on the Nakdong, and transformation from farmin…

Gündlischwand: municipality in Interlaken-Oberhasli, Canton of Bern Gündlischwand Gündlischwand is a small, German-speaking municipality in the Bernese Oberland (Interlaken-Oberhasli), canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for rural landscapes, alpine pastures and…

Gundolsheim: Overview of the Haut-Rhin Commune Gundolsheim Gundolsheim is a commune in Haut-Rhin, eastern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, economy, landmarks, and transport links for a concise local pr…

Gunningen (municipality in Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) Gunningen Gunningen is a small municipality in the district of Tuttlingen, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, southern Germany. The article covers its setting, governance, history, local lif…

Gunsbach: village and commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Gunsbach Gunsbach is a small commune in the Munster valley of Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, eastern France. Known for Alsatian architecture and its link to Albert Schweitzer, it combines rural life…

Günsberg: Swiss municipality in the Lebern district of Solothurn Günsberg Günsberg is a municipality in the Lebern district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland; a small rural community with local government, historical roots, and links to regional tr…

Guntersville, Alabama Guntersville is a city in Marshall County, Alabama, on the shore of Guntersville Lake. It is the county seat and a regional center for outdoor recreation, local government, and lak…

Guntmadingen (former municipality in Schaffhausen, Switzerland) Guntmadingen Guntmadingen was a small municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen, northern Switzerland. In 2013 it merged into Beringen; the village remains a rural community with historical ro…

Guny — commune in Aisne, northern France Guny Guny is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France (formerly in Picardie). Overview of its location, administration, landmarks, economy and visiting practical…

Gunzgen, Solothurn — Swiss municipality in the Olten district Gunzgen Gunzgen is a German-speaking municipality in the Olten district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. This article outlines its setting, governance, local economy, transport lin…

Gunzwil — former municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Gunzwil Gunzwil was a small, rural municipality in the district of Sursee, canton of Lucerne. In 2009 it merged with the neighbouring municipality of Beromünster; it retains local identity…

Gura Humorului — town in Bukovina, Romania Gura Humorului Gura Humorului is a market town in Suceava County, southern Bukovina (Romania). It is a local tourism hub near painted monasteries, has a layered history including wartime events a…

Gurbrü (municipality in Bern-Mittelland, canton of Bern) Gurbrü Gurbrü is a small rural municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for agriculture, village character and close links wit…

Gurdon, Arkansas: small city with railroad roots and local folklore Gurdon, Arkansas Gurdon is a small city in Clark County, Arkansas, known for its railroad and timber heritage, a distinctive local folklore phenomenon called the Gurdon Light, and community events…

Gurugram (Gurgaon) — Indian satellite city and corporate hub Gurgaon Gurugram, formerly Gurgaon, is a major satellite city in Haryana near Delhi. It is a fast-growing corporate and residential centre in the National Capital Region, known for IT, fin…

Gurgy — commune in Yonne, central France Gurgy Gurgy is a French commune in the Yonne department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. This article covers its location, landscape, history, local life and points of interest for visit…

Gurley, Alabama Gurley is a small incorporated town in Madison County, Alabama, United States, known for its rural character, local civic life, and proximity to larger northern Alabama communities…

Gurmels (Cormondes) — Municipality in the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland Gurmels Gurmels (French: Cormondes) is a municipality in the See (Lac) district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It is a rural community with agricultural roots, local government, a…

Gurmençon — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Gurmençon Gurmençon is a small French commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Overview of its geography, administration, history, economy and local…

Gurnee, Illinois Suburban village in Lake County, Illinois, known for major retail and theme-park attractions, with historical ties to Chicago and a role in the region’s tourism and commerce.

Gurs (commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Gurs Gurs is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, best known for the World War II internment camp established nearby and for its role in…

Gurtnellen — mountain municipality in the canton of Uri, Switzerland Gurtnellen Gurtnellen is a German-speaking municipality in the Swiss canton of Uri, covering about 83.35 km². It sits on the northern approaches to the Gotthard corridor and is characterized…

Gurzelen — municipality in the district of Thun, Canton of Bern Gurzelen Gurzelen is a small German-speaking municipality in the administrative district of Thun, canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is a rural community known for farming, local governance an…

Gusinje (Montenegro) Gusinje Gusinje is a small mountainous town and municipality in northeastern Montenegro. Located in the Plav–Gusinje valley, it has about 4,000 residents and a mixed Muslim population of B…

Guspini, Sardinia — town and comune in Sud Sardegna Guspini Guspini is a town and comune in southern Sardinia, Italy, known for Nuragic archaeological sites, a historic mining district and rural Sardinian traditions. The municipality covers…

Gustavus, Alaska: gateway community to Glacier Bay Gustavus, Alaska Gustavus is a small coastal community in southeast Alaska serving as a primary gateway to Glacier Bay National Park, accessible by air and ferry and known for its marine wilderness…

Gusterath — municipality in Trier-Saarburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Gusterath Gusterath is a small municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It had 1,976 residents as of 31 December 2018 and lies near the city of Trier.