Municipalities

Kalix Municipality (Kalix kommun) Kalix Municipality Kalix Municipality in Norrbotten County, northern Sweden, centers on the town of Kalix and covers coastal, river and forest areas. Known for fishing, outdoor recreation and the pro…

Kallern — municipality in Muri district, Aargau, Switzerland Kallern Kallern is a small rural municipality in the district of Muri, canton of Aargau, Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, economy, governance and nota…

Kallnach — Municipality in the Seeland district of Bern, Switzerland Kallnach Kallnach is a German-speaking municipality in Seeland, canton Bern, Switzerland. Rural in character, it lies in a lowland agricultural region shaped by water management and regiona…

Kalmar, Sweden: coastal city in Småland with medieval history and modern campus Kalmar Kalmar is a coastal city in Småland, southeastern Sweden. It is the seat of Kalmar Municipality and Kalmar County, known for its medieval castle, regional university campus and bri…

Kalmar Municipality Kalmar Municipality is a coastal local government area in southeastern Sweden centered on the city of Kalmar. It combines urban heritage, maritime connections, and regional adminis…

Kalmthout: municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium Kalmthout Kalmthout is a Belgian municipality in Antwerp province, noted for the Kalmthoutse Heide nature reserve, an internationally known arboretum, and a mix of rural landscape and suburb…

Kalnciems — small Latvian town with municipal status since 1991 Kalnciems Overview of Kalnciems, a town in Latvia granted town rights in 1991: location, character, history, local life, and administrative context.

Kalona, Iowa: a small city with strong Amish and agricultural heritage Kalona, Iowa Kalona, Iowa, is a small southeastern Iowa city noted for its Amish and Mennonite communities, agricultural economy, local crafts, and museums that attract regional visitors.

Kaltbrunn — municipality in See-Gaster, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland Kaltbrunn Kaltbrunn is a German-speaking municipality in the See-Gaster constituency of Canton St. Gallen, eastern Switzerland. It combines rural landscapes, local industry, and commuter con…

Kamaishi, Iwate Coastal city in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, known for its long steelmaking history, repeated tsunami damage (1896 and 2011), recovery efforts, and a strong local rugby tradition.

Kamakura, Kanagawa: history, landmarks, and modern character Kamakura, Kanagawa Kamakura is a coastal city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, noted for its medieval shogunate, historic temples and shrines, and its seaside and mountainous setting near Tokyo.

Kamalamai Municipality, Sindhuli District, Nepal Kamalamai Kamalamai is a municipality in Sindhuli District in central-southern Nepal, known for the Sindhuli Gadhi hill fortress, the Kamla River valley, and a largely agricultural economy.

Kameoka, Kyoto: city, geography, history and attractions Kameoka, Kyoto Kameoka is a city in western Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, set in a broad valley. It blends agricultural landscapes, commuter neighborhoods and scenic river routes linking to Arashiyama…

Kameyama, Mie: city in central Honshū, Japan Kameyama, Mie Kameyama is a city in Mie Prefecture on Honshū, Japan, known for its origins as a Tōkaidō post town and castle settlement, its transport links and local cultural heritage.

Kamfiruz — city in Marvdasht County, Fars Province, Iran Kamfiruz Kamfiruz is the administrative center of Kamfiruz District in Marvdasht County, Fars Province, Iran. A small city in a fertile plateau, it serves as a local agricultural and market…

Kamiah, Idaho: Small City in the Clearwater River Valley Kamiah, Idaho Kamiah is a small city in north-central Idaho known for its Nez Perce heritage, riverside setting in the Clearwater basin, outdoor recreation, and a rural economy shaped by timber…

Kaminoyama — city in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan Kaminoyama Kaminoyama is a city in Yamagata Prefecture on Honshū, Japan, known for hot springs, a local castle site, agricultural products and access via regional rail including the Yamagata…

Kamloops, British Columbia Kamloops Kamloops is an inland city in south-central British Columbia, Canada, at the meeting point of the North and South Thompson rivers. It is a regional service, education, and recreati…

Kammersrohr: small municipality in the Lebern district, Canton of Solothurn Kammersrohr Kammersrohr is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Lebern, canton of Solothurn. This article outlines its setting, administration, character, history, and community life.

Kampala — capital and largest city of Uganda Kampala Kampala is Uganda’s political, cultural and economic centre on rolling hills near Lake Victoria. It hosts national institutions, universities such as Makerere, theatres, markets an…

Kampen (Netherlands) — historic Hanseatic city in Overijssel Kampen, Netherlands Kampen is a city and municipality in Overijssel, the Netherlands, on the IJssel river. It is known for a well‑preserved medieval centre, a Hanseatic trading past, and regional cult…

Kampenhout — municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium Kampenhout Kampenhout is a Dutch-speaking municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium. It had about 11,060 residents in 2007 and lies at 50°56′N, 4°33′E, near Brussels.

Kampong Cham Province: overview, geography, history and significance Kampong Cham province Kampong Cham is a central Cambodian province bisected by the Mekong. This article outlines its geography, administration, history, economy, culture and the 2013 division that creat…

Kampong Chhnang Province Central Cambodian province on the Tonle Sap and Tonle Sap River, known for pottery, wetlands, floating villages, rice farming and a capital city that shares its name.

Kampong Thom Province — central Cambodia: geography, history, and significance Kampong Thom province Kampong Thom is a central Cambodian province centered on Steung Saen. Known for Tonlé Sap floodplains, the Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological complex, rice farming and riverine communi…

Kamrar, Iowa: small Midwestern city overview Kamrar, Iowa Kamrar is a small city in Iowa, United States, typical of rural Midwestern communities with agricultural roots, local institutions, and a compact residential core.

Kamyaran — city in Iran's Kurdistan Province Kamyaran Kamyaran is a Kurdish-majority city in Iran's Kurdistan Province, serving as the county capital. This article covers its geography, population, culture, economy, and notable featur…

Kananga (city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) Kananga Kananga is a major city in south-central Democratic Republic of the Congo, capital of Lulua Province. This article describes its geography, history, economy, demographics, and nota…

Kanawha, Iowa — small city in Hancock County Kanawha, Iowa Kanawha is a small city in north-central Iowa, United States. This article outlines its location, history, local economy, community life, and notable characteristics.

Kanazawa — historic capital of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan Kanazawa Kanazawa is the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture on Honshu, Japan, noted for its well‑preserved Edo‑period districts, gardens, traditional crafts and a mix of historic and moder…

Kandava, Latvia Kandava Kandava is a small historic town in western Latvia, known for its location in the scenic Abava river valley, medieval roots, local culture, and regional role since receiving town r…

Kandergrund, Bern (municipality) Kandergrund Kandergrund is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, located in the Kander valley; a rural community with alpine access, agric…

Kandersteg — Alpine municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Kandersteg Kandersteg is a mountain municipality in the Kander valley, canton of Bern. Known for Oeschinen Lake, alpine trails, the Lötschberg rail axis and the international scout centre, it…

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Kandiyohi County is a west‑central Minnesota county with county seat Willmar, a mixed agricultural and small‑city economy, many lakes and public lands, and a 2010 population of 42,…

Känerkinden (municipality in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland) Känerkinden Känerkinden is a small German-speaking municipality in the Sissach district of the canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. It is rural, historically rooted, and integrated into re…

Kanfen (Moselle, France) Kanfen Kanfen is a small village in northeastern France, in the Moselle department (historically Lorraine) near Thionville. It is a rural community with around 1,000 inhabitants (2007) an…

Kangan (Ganderbal District, Jammu and Kashmir) Kangan Kangan is a town and tehsil in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, India, serving as a local administrative, market and transport hub in the central Kashmir Valley with agricu…

Kangasniemi — municipality in Southern Savonia, Finland Kangasniemi Kangasniemi is a rural municipality in Southern Savonia, Finland, known for its lakes, forests and small villages. Established in 1867, it had about 5,800 residents in 2014 and nei…

Kani Sur — city in Kurdistan Province, Iran Kani Sur Kani Sur is a small city in Iran's Kurdistan Province. Its residents speak Kurdish and follow Islam; the 2006 census recorded 1,131 inhabitants in 239 families. The name likely ref…

Kanifing (Gambia): Overview, Geography, and Urban Role Kanifing (Gambia) Kanifing is one of The Gambia’s eight local government areas, containing Serrekunda and forming the country’s most populous municipality immediately west of Banjul.

Kankaanpää, a town in Satakunta, Finland Kankaanpää Kankaanpää is a small municipal centre in Satakunta, western Finland. It combines forestry and agriculture with local industry, services and a defence presence at Niinisalo, and ne…

Kankakee, Illinois Kankakee is a city in Illinois and the county seat of Kankakee County, located along the Kankakee River south of Chicago. It combines riverfront recreation, historic neighborhoods,…

Kannapolis, North Carolina Kannapolis is a city in Cabarrus and Rowan counties near Charlotte, historically a textile mill town that has diversified into research, education, and recreation; population was 4…

Kannonkoski: a rural municipality in Central Finland Kannonkoski Kannonkoski is a small municipality in Central Finland known for lakes, forests and rural life. It had about 1,452 residents in 2016 and lies among several neighbouring municipalit…

Kannur: History, culture and significance of a coastal city in Kerala Kannur Kannur is a coastal city in the state of Kerala, India, known for its historic forts, ritual arts such as Theyyam, beaches and a distinctive colonial and maritime heritage.

Kanorado, Kansas: border town of Sherman County Kanorado, Kansas Kanorado is a small city on the Kansas–Colorado border in Sherman County, Kansas. Known for its blended name, it had 153 residents at the 2010 census and serves as a high‑plains lo…

Kanose, Niigata — former town in Higashikanbara District Kanose, Niigata Kanose was a small town in Higashikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, noted for its rural setting and as the site of the 1964 methylmercury pollution that caused Niigata M…

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh — Industrial city on the Ganges Kanpur Kanpur is a major industrial and educational city on the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India, historically nicknamed the 'Manchester of India' for its textile mills.