Municipalities

Kassel (city in Hesse, Germany) Kassel Kassel is a regional city in northern Hesse, Germany, noted for the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, the quinquennial documenta art exhibition, a university campus, historical landmarks and…

Kasterlee (Antwerp province, Belgium) Kasterlee Kasterlee is a municipality in the Antwerp province of Belgium. Located in the Campine (Kempen) region, it comprises several villages, wooded heathland and small local industries w…

Kastoria — lakeside city in Western Macedonia, Greece Kastoria Kastoria is a historic lakeside city in Western Macedonia, Greece, known for its waterfront old town, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, a long fur-trade tradition, and cultural f…

Kasuga, Fukuoka: city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu Kasuga, Fukuoka Kasuga is a suburban city in Fukuoka Prefecture on Kyushu, Japan. It serves as a residential and regional center near Fukuoka city with rail links, parks, schools, and local commer…

Kasungu: Market Town and Gateway to Central Malawi's Parklands Kasungu Kasungu is a town in Malawi's Central Region, an administrative and market centre near Kasungu National Park and the birthplace of the country's first president, Hastings Banda.

Kasur Tehsil Kasur Tehsil is the urban administrative subdivision centered on Kasur city in Punjab, Pakistan, noted for its Sufi heritage (Bulleh Shah), agricultural economy, leather industry a…

Katagami, Akita (Katagami-shi) Katagami, Akita Katagami (潟上市) is a city in Akita Prefecture on Honshu, Japan. Created through municipal mergers, it sits on the coastal plain near Akita City and has agriculture, fishing and smal…

Katerini — city and capital of Pieria in Central Macedonia, Greece Katerini Katerini is the administrative center of Pieria in Central Macedonia, Greece. Located near Mount Olympus and the Thermaic Gulf, it is a regional hub for culture, transport, agricul…

Kathmandu — capital and cultural center of Nepal Kathmandu Kathmandu, Nepal's capital and largest city, lies in the Kathmandu Valley. Renowned for its Hindu and Buddhist heritage, historic durbar squares and as a gateway to Himalayan treks…

Katonah, New York: Overview, history, and local features Katonah, New York Katonah is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Bedford, Westchester County, New York. Known for its historic village center, commuter rail service, and local arts i…

Katrineholm — town in Södermanland, Sweden Katrineholm Katrineholm is a town in Södermanland County, Sweden. Founded as a 19th-century railway junction, it is the seat of Katrineholm Municipality and a regional hub for transport, servi…

Katrineholm Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden Katrineholm Municipality Katrineholm Municipality is a mid‑sized Swedish municipality in Södermanland County with a town seat at Katrineholm. It is an inland transport hub surrounded by forests, lakes, ind…

Katsurao, Fukushima: village overview, history and post-2011 recovery Katsurao, Fukushima Katsurao is a small village in Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Heavily affected by the 2011 earthquake and nuclear accident, it experienced evacuation, administrative…

Katsushika — special ward of Tokyo Katsushika Katsushika is one of Tokyo's 23 special wards, in eastern Tokyo. It combines residential neighborhoods, rivers and canals, traditional shopping streets, and cultural sites such as…

Katsuyama, Fukui Katsuyama is a regional city in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, known for its mountainous scenery, the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, hot springs and outdoor recreation.

Katy, Texas — city in Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties Katy, Texas Katy is a small incorporated city west of Houston, Texas, known for its railroad origins, rapid suburban growth, Katy Independent School District and a larger surrounding community…

Katzenthal — a vinicultural commune in Haut‑Rhin, Alsace Katzenthal Katzenthal is a small wine-producing commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, in northeastern France, noted for steep Vosges vineyards, Alsatian wines and traditional timbered architecture…

Kaufbeuren: historic city in the Bavarian region of Swabia Kaufbeuren Kaufbeuren is a historic city in the Swabian part of Bavaria, Germany, known for a medieval old town, annual festivals, regional industry and its role as a local cultural and trans…

Kaufdorf — municipality in Bern-Mittelland, canton of Bern Kaufdorf Kaufdorf is a small Swiss municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district, canton of Bern. It combines rural landscape, local services and connections to the Bern regio…

Kaufman, Texas — City and County Seat of Kaufman County Kaufman, Texas Kaufman is a small Texas city serving as the county seat of Kaufman County. This article summarizes its location, history, features, economy, and civic life for general reference.

Kaunas County: Central Lithuania's historic and economic region Kaunas County Kaunas County is a central Lithuanian region with Kaunas as its capital, a major cultural, educational and transport hub. County administrations were dissolved in 2010; it remains…

Kauniainen (Grankulla) — a small bilingual city in Uusimaa, Finland Kauniainen Kauniainen (Swedish: Grankulla) is a compact, bilingual city in Uusimaa, Finland, located inside Espoo. Known for low municipal tax, good transport links and a population around 8,…

Kaustinen — Finnish centre of folk music and rural culture Kaustinen Kaustinen is a small municipality in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, known for its long fiddle tradition and the annual Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, alongside rural industries and…

Kavala: A port city of northeastern Greece Kavala Kavala is a historic port city in northeastern Greece, capital of its regional unit, known for its ancient roots, Ottoman and Byzantine monuments, and role as a regional center for…

Kävlinge Municipality (Skåne County, Sweden) Kävlinge Municipality Kävlinge Municipality is a local government area in Skåne County, southern Sweden. Its seat is the town of Kävlinge. The municipality combines agricultural plains, small towns and…

Kaw City, Oklahoma Kaw City is a small community in Kay County, Oklahoma, known for its lakeside setting, history of relocation after reservoir construction, and a local museum preserving the town's…

Kawasaki, Kanagawa Kawasaki is a major Japanese city in Kanagawa Prefecture on Honshū, notable for its industrial base, riverside location between Tokyo and Yokohama, historic sites, and busy transpo…

Kawauchi, Fukushima Kawauchi is a rural village in Fukushima Prefecture on Honshu, Japan. Known for forestry and agriculture, it was affected by the 2011 Tōhoku disaster and has since pursued decontam…

Kaysersberg: historic Alsace village and wine community Kaysersberg Kaysersberg, a scenic former commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace, is known for its medieval core, vineyards, castle ruins and as the birthplace of Albert Schweitzer. It merged into Kayser…

Kaysersberg-Vignoble — commune in Haut-Rhin, France Kaysersberg-Vignoble Kaysersberg-Vignoble is a commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, created in 2016 from Kaysersberg, Kientzheim and Sigolsheim; known for vineyards, medieval architecture and Alsace wine c…

Kazerun (Kazeroon) — city in Fars Province, Iran Kazerun Kazerun (also Romanized Kazeroon) is a city in Fars Province, Iran, serving as the capital of Kazeroon County. It is known for its agricultural plain and nearby Sasanian-era archae…

Kearny, New Jersey Kearny is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey, with a manufacturing and maritime past, diverse immigrant communities and a noted soccer tradition. The 2000 U.S. Census recorded 40,…

Kechi, Kansas: small suburb of Wichita in Sedgwick County Kechi, Kansas Kechi is a small city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, and a suburb of Wichita. It had 1,909 residents at the 2010 census and is known for its residential character, local parks, and ti…

Kecskemét — city of the Hungarian Plain: history, culture and economy Kecskemét Kecskemét is a regional city in central Hungary known for Art Nouveau architecture, musical heritage, apricot production and modern industry. It is a cultural and economic center o…

Kėdainiai — historic town in central Lithuania Kėdainiai Kėdainiai is a central Lithuanian town on the Nevėžis River, noted for its preserved old town, multiple churches, multicultural history and a local chemical and fertilizer industry…

Kędzierzyn-Koźle — city in Opole Voivodeship, Poland Kędzierzyn-Koźle Kędzierzyn-Koźle is a city on the Oder River in Opole Voivodeship, Poland. About 57,000 residents; an inland port and regional chemical and logistics hub formed from several neighb…

Keelung City Keelung City is a northeastern Taiwanese port city known as the “Rainy Port,” a provincial city with a long maritime history, active seaport, and cultural landmarks near Taipei.

Keene, New Hampshire Keene is the county seat and only city of Cheshire County, New Hampshire, known for its college, regional culture, historic downtown, and role as a service hub for the Monadnock re…

Keene, New York — Adirondack High Peaks town in Essex County Keene, New York Keene is a small town in central Essex County, New York, within the Adirondack Park. A gateway to the High Peaks, it had 1,105 residents at the 2010 census and is known for hiking,…

Keerbergen: municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium Keerbergen Keerbergen is a municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. Covers its location, landscape, population note, history, culture, transport and notable features.

Keetmanshoop — regional centre in southern Namibia Keetmanshoop Keetmanshoop is a southern Namibian town and administrative centre known for its semi-arid climate, nearby Quiver Tree Forest and unique rock formations. It lies on key road and ra…

Kehal Urban — Union Council in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kehal Urban Kehal Urban is a local administrative unit (one of 51 union councils) in the western part of Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Overview, role, geography…

Kehrsatz — municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Kehrsatz Kehrsatz is a German-speaking municipality in the Bern-Mittelland district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is a residential and local-service community with historic roots a…

Keitele (municipality in Northern Savonia, Finland) Keitele Keitele is a small municipality in Northern Savonia, Finland, named after Lake Keitele. Established in 1879, it features lakes, forests, rural economy, outdoor recreation and medie…

Keithsburg, Illinois Keithsburg is a small riverside city in Mercer County, Illinois, located on the Mississippi River. It is a local center for community life, agriculture, and river-related history a…

Kellerton, Iowa Kellerton is a small rural city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States, known for its agricultural setting, close-knit community, and typical Midwestern small-town features.

Kelley, Iowa Kelley is a small incorporated city in central Iowa, United States, known for its rural character, agricultural setting, and close ties to nearby regional centers.

Kellogg, Idaho — Mining town in the Silver Valley Kellogg, Idaho Kellogg is a small city in northern Idaho's Silver Valley, historically centered on silver-lead-zinc mining and now known for outdoor recreation, reclamation projects, and a ski-re…