Municipalities

Hällefors Municipality Municipality in Örebro County, central Sweden, with its seat in Hällefors. Known for forested landscape, lakes and an industrial heritage tied to the Bergslagen mining and ironwork…

Hallett, Oklahoma Small town in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States. Overview of location, character, history, economy, and local features for readers seeking concise, reliable background.

Hallettsville, Texas: county seat and community in Lavaca County Hallettsville, Texas Hallettsville is the county seat of Lavaca County, Texas. It is a small regional center known for its historic courthouse, agricultural economy, local schools, and community tradit…

Hallines (commune in Pas-de-Calais) Hallines Hallines, a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, with local administration, historic features, landscape, and basic transport and economic notes.

Halloy (Pas-de-Calais) Halloy, Pas-de-Calais Halloy is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, with agricultural surroundings, local heritage and ties to the historic Nord‑Pas‑de‑Calais regio…

Hallsberg — Swedish railway town and municipal seat Hallsberg Hallsberg is an urban locality in Örebro County, Sweden, known for a major railway junction, a large classification yard and its role as the seat of Hallsberg Municipality. The tow…

Hallsberg Municipality A concise overview of Hallsberg Municipality in Örebro County, Sweden: geography, history, transport significance, local communities, economy and cultural highlights.

Hallstadt (Bavaria) — riverside town near Bamberg Hallstadt Hallstadt is a small Bavarian town on the left bank of the Main river near Bamberg. This article summarizes its location, character, history, governance, economy and notable distin…

Hallstahammar — town and municipal seat in Västmanland, Sweden Hallstahammar Hallstahammar is a town in Västmanland County, Sweden, and the seat of Hallstahammar Municipality. Known for its industrial heritage, waterways, green surroundings and local cultur…

Hallstahammar Municipality A central Swedish municipality in Västmanland County, centred on the town of Hallstahammar. Known for industrial heritage, riverside landscape, and local cultural sites such as Str…

Hallwil (municipality in Aargau, Switzerland) Hallwil Hallwil is a small municipality in the Lenzburg district of the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, known for its rural setting near Lake Hallwil and historical ties to the Hallwyl fami…

Hallwood, Virginia Overview of Hallwood, a small incorporated town on Virginia's Eastern Shore — geography, history, government, economy, transportation and local features.

Halmstad — coastal city in Halland, Sweden Halmstad Halmstad is a Swedish port city on the west coast in Halland. Known for beaches, sports clubs, cultural life and a university, it is the seat of Halmstad Municipality and a regiona…

Halmstad Municipality Halmstad Municipality in Halland County, southern Sweden: geography, administration, history, economy, culture and transport of the coastal municipality centered on the city of Hal…

Halsou — Commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Halsou Halsou is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article describes its geography, history, administration, economy, culture and practic…

Halsua — municipality in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland Halsua Halsua is a small rural municipality in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, noted for extensive wetlands. Established in 1868, it had about 1,233 residents (Jan 2014) and borders Kausti…

Halten — municipality in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland Halten Halten is a small rural municipality in the Wasseramt district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. It is characterized by agricultural land, local self-government and links to…

Haltern am See: town, lake and Roman heritage in North Rhine-Westphalia Haltern am See Haltern am See is a town in the Recklinghausen district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its lakeside recreation, Roman archaeological sites and location beside the Li…

Haltom City, Texas — Overview, History and Community Profile Haltom City, Texas Haltom City is a mid-sized suburban city in Tarrant County, part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. This article covers its location, character, development, services, and local i…

Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes A municipality in Wallonia's Hainaut province, Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes combines small towns, heritage sites and rural landscapes. Basic facts, geography, history and notable landmar…

Ham (Belgium): municipality in Limburg province Ham, Belgium Ham is a small municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg. This article outlines its location, basic geography, administration, history, and notable characteristics.

Hamadan (Hamedan) — ancient Iranian city and provincial capital Hamadan Hamadan is an ancient city in west-central Iran, capital of Hamadan Province. Known historically as Ecbatana, it is noted for ancient remains, medieval tombs, and cultural handicra…

Hamamatsu — city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Hamamatsu Hamamatsu is a coastal city on Honshū in Shizuoka Prefecture, known for industry, musical-instrument makers, Hamamatsu Castle and the annual Hamamatsu Festival (May 3–5).

Hamars — former commune in Calvados, northwestern France Hamars Hamars was a small rural commune in the Calvados department, regionally part of Basse-Normandie, merged into the new commune Le Hom on 1 January 2016 under France’s communal reform…

Hambers, Mayenne: A Rural Commune in Pays de la Loire Hambers Hambers is a small commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwest France. Article covers location, population, history, administration, economy and points of loca…

Hamblain-les-Prés — Commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Hamblain-les-Prés Hamblain-les-Prés is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The article covers its status, setting, admi…

Hamburg — Free and Hanseatic City Hamburg Hamburg is a major German port city-state on the River Elbe, known for its maritime trade, Hanseatic heritage, cultural institutions and extensive waterways and green spaces.

Hamburg (township), North Dakota Hamburg Township in Dickey County, North Dakota, is a very small rural civil township (population 34 at the 2010 census) characterized by prairie farmland, agricultural activity an…

Hamburg, Illinois An overview of Hamburg, a small incorporated village in Illinois, United States, covering its characteristics, history, local life, and where to find official information.

Hamburg, Iowa Hamburg is a small city in southwestern Iowa named for Hamburg, Germany. It serves as a local service center for surrounding farms, with a modest downtown, community institutions,…

Hamden, Connecticut Hamden is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, known as "The Land of the Sleeping Giant." A residential suburb of New Haven, it features parks, universities, and historic neigh…

Hämeenkoski (former municipality in Finland) Hämeenkoski Hämeenkoski was a small municipality in Päijät-Häme, Finland. It had about 2,100 residents in 2014 and was consolidated with Hollola in 2016. The area is characterised by rural lan…

Hämeenlinna, Finland Hämeenlinna Hämeenlinna is a historic city in southern Finland known for Häme Castle, cultural institutions, and surrounding lakes. It grew through municipal mergers and lies on the main Helsi…

Hamelin (Hameln): German town famous for the Pied Piper Hamelin Hamelin (Hameln) is a town on the River Weser in Lower Saxony, Germany, known for its well-preserved medieval centre and the Pied Piper legend that shapes much of its cultural iden…

Hamelincourt: a small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Hamelincourt Hamelincourt is a rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative context, landscape, historical background a…

Hamer, Idaho Hamer is a small rural community in eastern Idaho. This article summarizes its setting, economy, history, and local character, and links to general reference entries for the place,…

Hames-Boucres — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Hames-Boucres Hames-Boucres is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department near Calais. This article summarizes its location, history, administration, economy, and notable sights for…

Hamhung: North Korean port city and provincial capital Hamhung Hamhung is the capital of South Hamgyong Province in North Korea. A major east-coast port and industrial center, it is widely regarded as the country’s second-largest city and an a…

Hämikon — former municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Hämikon Hämikon was a small municipality in Hochdorf district, canton of Lucerne. In 2009 it merged with six neighbours into Hitzkirch; the village retains local identity within the larger…

Hamilton County, Iowa County in north-central Iowa, established 1856 with county seat Webster City. Rural and agricultural with small towns, local government, and historical ties to state politics.

Hamilton, Alabama Hamilton is a small city in northwest Alabama that serves as the county seat of Marion County. This article covers its location, history, economy, civic role, and notable local fea…

Hamilton, Bermuda — capital, harbour city and financial centre Hamilton, Bermuda Hamilton is the compact capital of Bermuda, on the shore of Hamilton Harbour. A small city by population, it is the territory's commercial, administrative and cultural hub and a ce…

Hamilton, Illinois Hamilton is a small city in western Illinois, United States, with a community shaped by agriculture, regional trade, local institutions, and river-border landscapes.

Hamilton, Iowa: Overview of a Small American City Hamilton, Iowa Hamilton is a small city in Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, common characteristics of similar Iowa communities, historical context, local life, and notabl…

Hamilton, Massachusetts Rural–suburban town in Essex County, Massachusetts, known for open space, a regional school district with Wenham, commuter rail access, and a population of 7,764 at the 2010 census…

Hamilton, Montana — county seat in the Bitterroot Valley Hamilton, Montana Hamilton is the county seat of Ravalli County in western Montana, founded by copper magnate Marcus Daly. It serves as a regional center for government, recreation, and valley comme…

Hamilton, New Zealand Hamilton is the largest inland city in New Zealand and the country's fourth largest urban area. Situated on the Waikato River, it is a regional centre for culture, education, agric…

Hamilton, Ohio Hamilton is a city in Butler County, Ohio, on the Great Miami River. It serves as the county seat and is a regional center for government, education, arts, and riverfront revitaliz…