Municipalities

Hato Mayor Province (Dominican Republic) Hato Mayor Province Eastern Dominican province created in 1984 with capital Hato Mayor del Rey. Known for cattle ranching, mixed agriculture, coastal wetlands and nearby natural areas; administrativel…

Hattem — historic city and municipality in the eastern Netherlands Hattem Hattem is a small historic city and municipality in Gelderland, eastern Netherlands. Known for its medieval city rights (1299), riverside setting on the IJssel and a compact preser…

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Hattiesburg, Mississippi — nicknamed the “Hub City” — is a regional center in southern Mississippi for education, healthcare, commerce, and military support; it is home to the Univ…

Hattingen — town on the Ruhr in North Rhine-Westphalia Hattingen Hattingen, a town of about 60,000 on the Ruhr River in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Known for its well-preserved Altstadt, industrial heritage and museums in the Ruhr area.

Hattstatt — commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace region of northeastern France Hattstatt Hattstatt is a small French commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, known for its wine-growing slopes, medieval heritage and rural Alsatian character.

Hattula (Finland) — municipality, history, and key facts Hattula Concise guide to Hattula, a municipality in southern Finland: location, population (~9,700 in 2013), medieval church, Parola Tank Museum, neighbouring municipalities and local char…

Hauenstein-Ifenthal, municipality in Solothurn, Switzerland Hauenstein-Ifenthal Hauenstein-Ifenthal is a small, predominantly German-speaking municipality in the district of Gösgen, canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, formed by the villages of Hauenstein and Ife…

Haughton, Louisiana — small town in Bossier Parish Haughton, Louisiana Haughton is a suburban town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, near Shreveport. It is a residential and civic center with community schools, parks, and local commerce; it was home to 3,…

Haumont-près-Samogneux Haumont-près-Samogneux is a commune in the Meuse department of Grand Est, northeastern France, known as one of the villages destroyed during World War I and preserved as a memorial…

Hauptwil-Gottshaus — municipality in Thurgau, Switzerland Hauptwil-Gottshaus Hauptwil-Gottshaus is a municipality in the district of Bischofszell, canton Thurgau, northeastern Switzerland, combining historic villages, agriculture, small industry and local c…

Hausen am Albis Hausen am Albis is a Swiss municipality in the district of Affoltern, canton of Zurich. It lies on the Albis ridge and is known for forests, rural character, outdoor recreation and…

Hausen bei Brugg Hausen bei Brugg is a Swiss municipality in the district of Brugg, canton Aargau. This article describes its location, features, history, governance, transport links and local dist…

Hausen ob Verena, municipality in Tuttlingen district, Baden-Württemberg Hausen ob Verena Hausen ob Verena is a small municipality in the Tuttlingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This article summarizes its location, governance, name origin, economy, and local…

Hauser, Idaho — Small Lakeside Community in Northern Idaho Hauser, Idaho Hauser is a small city in northern Idaho beside Hauser Lake. It is primarily residential, known for lakeside recreation and proximity to Coeur d'Alene and Spokane.

Hausgauen — commune in the Haut-Rhin department, France Hausgauen Hausgauen is a small French commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France. This article summarizes its setting, administrative role, regional culture, and typical local fea…

Hausjärvi — municipality in Kanta-Häme, southern Finland Hausjärvi Hausjärvi is a largely rural municipality in the Kanta-Häme region of southern Finland, known for its villages, forests and lakes, local services and good transport links to nearby…

Haut-Bocage (Allier, France) Haut-Bocage Haut-Bocage is a rural commune in the Allier department of central France, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The town hall is in Maillet. The area is known for bocage landscapes, agricultur…

Haut-Intyamon Haut-Intyamon is a French-speaking municipality in the Gruyère district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, formed in 2002 by the merger of four mountain villages.

Haut-Loquin (commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France) Haut-Loquin Haut-Loquin is a small rural commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France. This article describes its location, administration, landscape, history, economy, transport and local points…

Haut-Valromey — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Haut-Valromey Haut-Valromey is a rural commune in eastern France formed in 2016 from four former communes. Located in the Ain department, it is the largest commune in the department and is known…

Haut-Vully — former municipality on Mont Vully in the canton of Fribourg Haut-Vully Haut-Vully was a bilingual Swiss municipality in the See district of Fribourg, known for vineyards on Mont Vully and for merging with Bas-Vully in 2016 to form Mont-Vully.

Haute-Ajoie — municipality in the canton of Jura, Switzerland Haute-Ajoie Haute-Ajoie is a rural municipality in Porrentruy district, canton of Jura, Switzerland. Formed by mergers of small villages, it features Jura plateaus, karst terrain, local herita…

Haute-Sorne (municipality in the canton of Jura, Switzerland) Haute-Sorne Haute-Sorne is a French-speaking municipality in Delémont district, canton of Jura, Switzerland. Formed in 2013 by a merger of five communes, it blends rural landscapes, local busi…

Hautecourt-Romanèche — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Hautecourt-Romanèche Hautecourt-Romanèche is a small commune in the Ain department of eastern France, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region; overview of geography, history, administration, economy and…

Hauterive (Allier): a commune in central France Hauterive, Allier Hauterive is a commune in the Allier department of central France. This article outlines its administrative role, landscape and economy, historical origins, and typical local featu…

Hauterive, Fribourg: municipality, history and the Abbey of Hauterive Hauterive, Fribourg Hauterive is a municipality in the Saane (Sarine) district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, created in 2001 and known for the medieval Cistercian Abbey of Hauterive (founded…

Hauterive, Neuchâtel (municipality) Hauterive, Neuchâtel Hauterive is a French-speaking municipality in the Neuchâtel district of the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It functions as a local administrative unit with typical municipal se…

Hauterive (Yonne) — commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Hauterive, Yonne Hauterive is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The article summarizes its setting, character, historical roots, local economy and ho…

Hautevesnes — commune in Aisne, historically part of Picardy (northern France) Hautevesnes Hautevesnes is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically within Picardy. Overview of geography, history, administration, economy and local poin…

Hauteville-Lompnes: mountain town of the Ain plateau Hauteville-Lompnes Hauteville-Lompnes is a former commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France, now part of Plateau d'Hauteville; known for upland landscapes, outdoor activit…

Hauteville (Aisne) — commune in northern France Hauteville, Aisne Hauteville is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardie. The article covers location, geography, history, administration and local…

Hauteville, Fribourg Hauteville is a French-speaking municipality in the Gruyère district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, known for its rural landscape, dairy farming, and proximity to the Prea…

Hauteville (Pas-de-Calais) Hauteville, Pas-de-Calais Hauteville is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative status, landscape, history and local features…

Häutligen — municipality in Bern-Mittelland, Canton of Bern, Switzerland Häutligen Häutligen is a small German-speaking municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Rural character, local government, history, and…

Haux (Gironde) — Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Haux, Gironde Haux is a rural commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is typical of the area's agricultural and viticultural landscape and…

Haux — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Haux, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Haux is a small French commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. Rural in character, it exemplifies local administration, landscape, and cultural influ…

Havana (La Habana) — Cuba's capital city and historic port Havana Capital and largest city of Cuba, Havana is a historic Caribbean port noted for Spanish colonial architecture, vibrant music and culture, and its strategic role in maritime and pol…

Havana, Illinois Havana, Illinois is a small river city and the county seat of Mason County, located on the Illinois River. It is known for riverfront scenery, local history, and nearby wildlife an…

Havelange (municipality in Namur, Wallonia) Havelange Havelange is a rural municipality in the Namur province of Wallonia, Belgium, known for its villages, countryside, and local heritage. Coordinates: 50°23′N, 5°14′E.

Haveliani Urban — union council in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haveliani Urban Haveliani Urban is an urban union council of Abbottabad District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It covers the town centre and nearby neighbourhoods and functions as a local admin…

Havelock, Iowa: a concise encyclopedia entry Havelock, Iowa Overview of Havelock, a small city in Pocahontas County, north-central Iowa: geography, history, economy, community life, and distinguishing facts for readers and researchers.

Havensville, Kansas Small city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. Overview of location, population (2010), local character, history, community life and distinctions.

Haverhill, Suffolk Haverhill Haverhill is a market town in Suffolk, England, historically part of St Edmundsbury. It combines residential neighbourhoods, light industry and local services, with a recorded popu…

Haverhill, Florida Small incorporated town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. As of 2004 the population was recorded at 1,620. Primarily residential with local municipal government and clo…

Haverhill, Iowa Haverhill is a small incorporated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its identity, landscape, history, civic life and local features typical of small Midwester…

Haverhill, Massachusetts Haverhill is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, on the Merrimack River near the New Hampshire border. It has an industrial past, a riverfront downtown, commuter rail service, a…

Haverhill, New Hampshire: town overview and history Haverhill, New Hampshire Haverhill is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire. This article summarizes its geography, villages, history, economy, and notable features, and notes the 2010 population.

Haviland, New York Haviland is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place in Dutchess County, in New York’s Hudson Valley. It is defined locally as a hamlet and statistically as a C…