Municipalities

Jupilles (Sarthe, Pays de la Loire) Jupilles Jupilles is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, noted for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and village life.

Jupiter Inlet Colony, Florida Small residential town on a barrier island at the mouth of the Jupiter Inlet in Palm Beach County, known for private beaches, boating access and a low population.

Jupiter, Florida — town profile Jupiter, Florida Overview of Jupiter, a coastal town in Palm Beach County, Florida: geography, history, attractions, community, and notable residents.

Juprelle — municipality in Liège province, Belgium Juprelle Juprelle is a Walloon municipality in Liège province, Belgium. A largely residential and rural commune, it had 8,492 inhabitants in 2007 and lies at 50°42′N, 05°31′E.

Jurançon: commune and wine region of southwestern France Jurançon Jurançon is a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques and a well-known wine appellation near Pau, producing distinctive dry and sweet wines from Manseng grapes in an Atlantic–mountain clim…

Jurbise: municipality in Hainaut, Wallonia (Belgium) Jurbise Jurbise is a French-speaking municipality in Hainaut province, Wallonia, Belgium. Located at about 50°32′N, 3°54′E, it combines rural surroundings with local services and modest in…

Juriens — municipality in Jura-Nord vaudois, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Juriens Juriens is a small French-speaking municipality in the Jura-Nord vaudois district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for rural landscapes, forestry and local village life.

Jūrmala: Latvian Seaside Resort City Jūrmala Coastal city and resort in Latvia, noted for miles of sandy beach, pine woods, wooden villas and spa traditions. Granted town rights in 1959, it remains a popular retreat near Riga…

Jurques — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Jurques Jurques is a small village in the Calvados department of northwest France. Formerly a commune in Basse-Normandie, it was merged into Dialan sur Chaîne on 1 January 2017 and retains…

Jurupa Valley, California Jurupa Valley is a city in Riverside County, California, incorporated in 2011. Located in the Inland Empire, it blends suburban neighborhoods, light industry, parks and ties to Ran…

Jussy, Geneva — municipality in Switzerland Jussy, Switzerland Jussy is a small rural municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, noted for its vineyards, agricultural landscape, historic village character and proximity to the city of G…

Jussy, Yonne — small commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Jussy, Yonne Jussy is a rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, north-central France. This article covers its geography, history, administration, local life and notabl…

Justice, Illinois — Village in the Chicago Region Justice, Illinois Justice is a small suburban village in Cook County, Illinois, part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It combines residential neighborhoods, light industry, and local services with…

Juuka — municipality in North Karelia, Finland Juuka Juuka is a largely rural municipality in North Karelia, Finland, known for forests, lakes and outdoor recreation. The population was about 5,190 in January 2014; local life centers…

Juupajoki — municipality in Pirkanmaa, Finland Juupajoki Juupajoki is a small rural municipality in Pirkanmaa, Finland, known for forests, lakes and local industry. Population was about 2,050 in 2014; it borders Jämsä, Mänttä‑Vilppula, O…

Juva — municipality in Southern Savonia, Finland Juva Juva is a rural municipality in Southern Savonia, Finland. Known for its lakes, forests and agriculture, it had about 6,700 residents in January 2014 and borders several other Savo…

Juvancourt — a rural commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Juvancourt Juvancourt is a small commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region in France, characteristic of rural French local administration, agricultural landscapes, and regional h…

Juvigné, Mayenne — commune in Pays de la Loire, France Juvigné Juvigné is a rural commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, northwest France. It had 1,340 inhabitants at the 1999 census and is characterised by bocage farmland, a village centre, lo…

Juvigny-sur-Seulles — commune in Calvados, Normandy Juvigny-sur-Seulles Juvigny-sur-Seulles is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, set in the Seulles valley. It has agricultural roots, local heritage buildings, and…

Juvigny (Aisne) — commune in northern France Juvigny, Aisne Juvigny is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. This entry describes its location, administration, landscape, heritage, e…

Juvinas: a small commune in Ardèche, southern France Juvinas Juvinas is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, known locally for its traditional village character and its scientific interest to archaeologists and…

Juvincourt-et-Damary — commune in Aisne, northern France Juvincourt-et-Damary Juvincourt-et-Damary is a rural commune in the former Picardie region, within the Aisne department of northern France, known for agricultural land and the historical Juvincourt air…

Juxue (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Juxue Juxue is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, noted for its village character, agricultural landscape and cultural links to the Bas…

Juyom — city and district capital in Larestan, Fars Province, Iran Juyom Juyom (جويم) is a city in southern Iran serving as the administrative center of Juyom District in Larestan County, Fars Province. It is known for local trade, traditional architect…

Juzanvigny: Commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Juzanvigny Juzanvigny, a small commune in Aube, Grand Est in northeastern France, sits in rural Champagne countryside and is governed by a mayor and council; local life centers on agriculture…

Jyväskylä — City of lakes, learning and Alvar Aalto Jyväskylä Jyväskylä is a central Finnish city in the Lakeland region known for its educational institutions, modern architecture by Alvar Aalto, cultural festivals and proximity to lakes and…

Kaarina — city in Southwest Finland Kaarina Kaarina is a municipality and city near Turku in Southwest Finland. It is mainly Finnish-speaking, serves as a residential and service centre, and borders several coastal and inlan…

Kaavi — municipality in Northern Savonia, Finland Kaavi Kaavi is a small Finnish municipality in Northern Savonia, known for lakes, forests and outdoor recreation. Population was about 3,260 in 2014; it borders Kuopio, Juuka, Outokumpu,…

Kabirwala Tehsil — administrative subdivision of Khanewal District, Punjab Kabirwala Tehsil Kabirwala Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Khanewal District in Punjab, Pakistan, composed of 34 union councils. This article summarizes its administration, geography, ec…

Kachemak, Alaska Small city on the north shore of Kachemak Bay in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Overview of location, geography, population, history, local character and notable facts.

Kadapa (Cuddapah): City in Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh Kadapa Kadapa is the administrative headquarters of Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh, India. A transport hub and gateway to Tirumala, it is known for spicy cuisine, growing urban develop…

Kaga, Ishikawa (city in Japan) Kaga, Ishikawa Kaga is a city in Ishikawa Prefecture on Honshu, Japan, noted for its hot springs, traditional crafts such as Kutani ceramics and Kaga Yuzen textiles, and its connection to the his…

Kagoshima — capital city of Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu, Japan Kagoshima, Kagoshima Kagoshima is a coastal city at the southwestern tip of Kyushu. It is the prefectural capital, known for Sakurajima volcano, Satsuma history, hot springs, shochu production and mari…

Kahoka, Missouri — County Seat of Clark County Kahoka, Missouri Kahoka is a small city in northeastern Missouri that serves as the county seat of Clark County. It functions as a local center for government, agriculture, schools, and community l…

Kaifeng — historic prefecture-level city in Henan, China Kaifeng Kaifeng is an eastern Henan city known for its role as a former capital during the Song dynasty, rich heritage sites, and a long urban history as one of China's Eight Ancient Capit…

Kaisborstel — municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Kaisborstel Kaisborstel is a small rural municipality in the Steinburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It typifies the North German plain with an agricultural economy, local clubs and…

Kaiseraugst: Swiss municipality in the canton of Aargau Kaiseraugst Kaiseraugst is a small municipality in Rheinfelden district, canton of Aargau, Switzerland. Noted for its riverside location, Roman-era archaeology nearby and a stalled nuclear pla…

Kaiserslautern: City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Kaiserslautern Kaiserslautern is a southwestern German city of about 100,000 residents, known for its technical university, research institutions, football club, and proximity to the Palatinate F…

Kaiserstuhl, Aargau Kaiserstuhl is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Zurzach, canton of Aargau, located on the Rhine near the Swiss–German border. It is known for its historic village core…

Kaisheim (Donau-Ries, Bavaria) Kaisheim Kaisheim is a municipality in the Donau-Ries district of Bavaria, Germany, notable for a historic abbey founded in 1133. The town combines rural character, preserved monastic archi…

Kaisten, Aargau — Swiss municipality in Laufenburg district Kaisten, Aargau Kaisten is a municipality in the Laufenburg district of the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. The former municipality of Ittenthal merged into Kaisten in 2010. The area combines rural…

Kajaani — town in Kainuu, Finland Kajaani Kajaani is a regional centre in Kainuu, Finland, known for its forests, industry and cultural sites. It combines urban services with large rural territory and historic landmarks.

Kaktovik, Alaska: Arctic village on Barter Island Kaktovik, Alaska Kaktovik is a small Inupiat community on Barter Island in northern Alaska, known for subsistence culture, Arctic wildlife and seasonal polar bear tourism near the Arctic National W…

Kalamazoo, Michigan: city overview, history, institutions and economy Kalamazoo, Michigan Kalamazoo is a mid-sized city in southwest Michigan, the county seat of Kalamazoo County, known for its universities, manufacturing history, cultural scene and a notable 1980 torna…

Kalayaan, Palawan Kalayaan is a Philippine municipality of Palawan that administers several islands and features in the Spratly group in the eastern South China Sea; it is sparsely populated and sub…

Kalikamai Rural Municipality, Parsa District, Nepal Kalikamai Rural Municipality Kalikamai is a rural municipality (gaunpalika) in Parsa District, southern Nepal. It covers 63.0 km², has five wards and about 21,131 residents; its economy is mainly agrarian with…

Kalispell, Montana: gateway to Glacier National Park and Flathead Valley Kalispell, Montana Kalispell is a city in northwestern Montana, the county seat of Flathead County and a regional center for tourism, outdoor recreation and services near Glacier National Park and Fl…

Kalix: town in northern Sweden and the seat of its municipality Kalix Kalix is a town in northern Sweden's Norrbotten County, known for its river, coastal setting, subarctic climate, local industries and the celebrated Kalix löjrom (roe).