Municipalities

Iseo (Ticino): former municipality now part of Bioggio, Switzerland Iseo, Switzerland Iseo was a small municipality in the district of Lugano, canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It was merged into Bioggio in 2008. This article summarizes its status, geography, history a…

Isérables — Municipality in the district of Martigny, Valais, Switzerland Isérables Isérables is a small French‑speaking mountain municipality in the district of Martigny, canton of Valais, Switzerland, noted for Alpine scenery, mountain farming, hiking and local…

Isesaki, Gunma: Overview, History, Economy and Culture Isesaki Isesaki is a mid-sized city in Gunma Prefecture on Honshu, Japan. This article outlines its location, development, economy, transport links, cultural life and notable features.

Isfana: Town and Administrative Center in Southwestern Kyrgyzstan Isfana Isfana is a small administrative town in Leilek District, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan. Located near the Ferghana Valley, it serves as a local market, transport node and cultural cent…

Ishigaki, Okinawa — city in the Yaeyama Islands of Japan Ishigaki, Okinawa Ishigaki is a city in Okinawa Prefecture that serves as the principal urban center and transport hub of the Yaeyama Islands, noted for coral reefs, subtropical environment, and isl…

Ishinomaki — coastal city in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan Ishinomaki Ishinomaki is a coastal city in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, known for its fishing industry, island coastline including Tashirojima (Cat Island), the Ishinomori Manga Mus…

Ishpeming, Michigan Ishpeming is a small city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, historically shaped by iron mining and known for its skiing heritage, outdoor recreation, and role as a regional service ce…

Isigny-sur-Mer: Normandy commune, dairy centre and Disney name origin Isigny-sur-Mer Isigny-sur-Mer is a commune in Calvados, formerly in Basse-Normandie, known for its tidal port, dairy products and as the origin of the surname Disney.

Isili — town and comune in Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy Isili Isili (Ìsili) is a small inland town and comune in the Province of Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy. Population ~2,748 (2016); area 67.84 km²; elevation 523 m.

Iskandar Puteri: administrative city and urban district in Johor, Malaysia Iskandar Puteri Iskandar Puteri is the administrative capital of Johor, Malaysia. A planned city at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, it hosts state government offices and emerging tourism,…

Isla de la Juventud — Cuba’s second-largest island and special municipality Isla de la Juventud Isla de la Juventud is Cuba’s second-largest island, a distinct municipality known for its unique geography, history as a penal colony, and role within the Canarreos Archipelago.

Island (commune in Yonne, France) Island, Yonne Island is a small commune in the Yonne department of central France. This article summarizes its administrative status, geography, local features, historical context and role in th…

Islandia, Florida: history and status of a tiny Florida municipality Islandia, Florida Islandia was a small municipality in Miami‑Dade County whose territory lay within Biscayne National Park; it was incorporated mid‑20th century and later returned to unincorporated…

Isle of Palms, South Carolina: barrier island city near Charleston Isle of Palms, South Carolina Isle of Palms is a barrier island city in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States, known for its beaches, resort development, boating and coastal recreation. Population ab…

Isle-Aubigny (commune in Aube, France) Isle-Aubigny Isle-Aubigny is a small rural commune in the Aube département of northern-central France, with typical local governance, agricultural surroundings and modest cultural heritage.

Isle-Aumont Isle-Aumont is a small commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region in north-central France. This article summarizes its setting, administrative role, history, local life…

Isle-et-Bardais, Allier: a rural commune in central France Isle-et-Bardais Isle-et-Bardais is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France, noted for its woodlands, ponds and agricultural landscape, with local life shaped by traditiona…

Isle-Saint-Georges — commune in Gironde, France Isle-Saint-Georges Isle-Saint-Georges is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, notable for its riverine landscape, agricultural setting, and lo…

Islisberg: municipality in Bremgarten district, canton Aargau, Switzerland Islisberg Islisberg is a small Swiss municipality in the Bremgarten district of the canton of Aargau. This article summarizes its location, governance, history, local life, and points of int…

Ismaïlia: Egyptian city on the Suez Canal Ismaïlia Ismaïlia, founded in 1863 by Khedive Ismail, is a canal-side Egyptian city and governorate capital known for its Suez Canal administration, colonial-era architecture, and Ismaily f…

Ismailia Governorate (Egypt) Ismailia Governorate Governorate along the Suez Canal in northeastern Egypt centred on the city of Ismailia. Named for Ismail Pasha, its identity and economy remain linked to canal transport, irrigatio…

Ismaning (Upper Bavaria) Ismaning Ismaning is a municipality northeast of Munich in the Munich Rural District, Upper Bavaria, Germany, known as a residential suburb with historic roots and local businesses.

Isokyrö: municipality in Ostrobothnia, Finland Isokyrö Isokyrö is a small municipality in western Finland's Ostrobothnia region, noted for the Kyrönjoki river, rural landscapes, historic sites such as the Napue battlefield, and a mainl…

Isola (Alpes-Maritimes) — mountain commune and ski destination Isola, Alpes-Maritimes Isola is a high‑alpine commune in Alpes‑Maritimes, southeastern France, known for mountain scenery, the Isola 2000 ski resort and proximity to Mercantour National Park.

Isone (municipality in Ticino, Switzerland) Isone Isone is a small mountain municipality in the Bellinzona district of Canton Ticino, southern Switzerland. Italian-speaking, it offers rural landscapes, Alpine views, hiking and loc…

Isorno (former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland) Isorno Isorno was a former municipality in the Locarno district of Ticino, Switzerland, occupying a rural valley around the Isorno river; noted for its Italian-speaking culture, mountain…

Ispoure, commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Ispoure Ispoure is a small commune in southwestern France, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, within the historic Basque Country.

Issamoulenc: a rural commune in Ardèche, France Issamoulenc Issamoulenc is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, typifying village life, local administration, mixed agriculture and quiet countryside tourism in…

Issanlas — commune in Ardèche, France Issanlas Issanlas is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in southern France, noted for its woodland landscape, traditional architecture and outdoor recre…

Issaquah, Washington: city overview, history and notable features Issaquah Issaquah is a city in King County, Washington, near Lake Sammamish and the Issaquah Alps. It blends natural recreation, a historic downtown, community events, and regional employer…

Issel (Aude) — commune in Occitanie, France Issel, Aude Issel is a small rural commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France. It had 488 inhabitants in 2017 and is characterised by agricultural land, Occitan cultural links and local commu…

Issenheim — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Issenheim Issenheim is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, known for its association with the Isenheim Altarpiece and its Alsatian rural heritage and traditio…

Issor (Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France) Issor Issor is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for its village character, agricultural landscape and proximity to the Pyrenean…

Istres — Town and Commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Istres Istres is a medium-sized town in southern France on the Étang de Berre lagoon. It combines Provençal culture, industry and aviation influences and hosts annual events such as La fê…

Isturits: Commune and Prehistoric Cave Complex in southwestern France Isturits Isturits is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques of southwestern France, noted for nearby Paleolithic caves that yielded important archaeological finds and are open to visit…

Itabashi — special ward in northwestern Tokyo Itabashi Itabashi is one of Tokyo's 23 special wards, a mainly residential and commercial district in northwestern Tokyo, Japan, known for parks, local industry, and community facilities.

Italian mountain community (Comunità montana) Italian mountain community Local public associations of mountain municipalities in Italy, created to coordinate services, protect mountain territories and promote sustainable development under regional and n…

Itancourt — commune in Aisne, northern France Itancourt Itancourt is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie. This article outlines its location, administrative role, landscape, history, and local f…

Itingen (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland) Itingen Itingen is a small German-speaking municipality in the district of Sissach, canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. Overview of geography, history, administration, economy and loc…

Itta Bena, Mississippi Small city in the Mississippi Delta, in Leflore County. Known for its Choctaw-derived name, Lake Itta Bena, and Mississippi Valley State University; historically tied to Delta agri…

Ittenthal — former municipality in Aargau, Switzerland Ittenthal Ittenthal is a small former municipality in the Laufenburg district of the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. This article summarizes its geography, history, and community character.

Ittigen: Swiss municipality in Bern‑Mittelland with a notable motorway rest area Ittigen Ittigen is a municipality in Bern-Mittelland, canton of Bern, Switzerland. Formed in 1983 from Bolligen territory, it is known for mixed residential and commercial areas and revenu…

Ittireddu, Sardinia (Itirèddu) Ittireddu Ittireddu is a small mountain town and comune in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy, known for its rural landscape, low population and traditional Sardinian culture.

Ittiri: town and comune in northern Sardinia Ittiri Ittiri (Ìtiri Cannèdu) is a municipality in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy, known for rural landscapes, local traditions and a historic town center. Population ~8,600 (20…

Ittre Ittre is a municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. A small town with medieval roots, local landmarks, and a mix of residential, agricultural and light industrial a…

Itumbiara (Goiás, Brazil) Itumbiara Itumbiara is a regional city in southern Goiás, Brazil, known for its river reservoir, agricultural economy, and role as a commercial and transport hub since its founding in 1909.

Itxassou: A Basque Village in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Known for Cherries Itxassou Itxassou (Itsasu) is a commune in the French Basque Country, notable for its cherry orchards, Basque culture, and location at the foothills of the Pyrenees in the Pyrénées-Atlantiq…

Ivergny — a rural commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Ivergny Ivergny is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. The article summarizes its location, governance, landscape, history, local life and points of i…