Municipalities

Kellogg, Iowa: a concise profile of a small Midwestern city Kellogg, Iowa Compact, factual overview of Kellogg, Iowa: location, geography, history, community life, economy, services, transportation and local features for readers seeking a reliable introd…

Kellyton, Alabama: Small Town Profile Kellyton, Alabama Kellyton is a small town in Coosa County in the U.S. state of Alabama. This article covers its location, character, history, community life, and local government in a concise encyc…

Kellyville, Oklahoma: Overview of a Small American Town Kellyville, Oklahoma Kellyville is a small incorporated town in the state of Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its setting, character, history, community life, and notable features for g…

Kelmis (La Calamine): Belgian municipality and former mining center Kelmis Kelmis (La Calamine) is a municipality in Liège province, Belgium, known for its zinc ore (calamine) mines and its role as the core of Neutral Moresnet, a 19th–20th century neutral…

Kembs: Rhine-side commune in Haut-Rhin with Roman origins Kembs Kembs is a riverside commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, known for its Roman origins (Cambete), Rhine navigation, hydropower infrastructure and cross‑border posi…

Kemerovo: industrial and administrative center of Kuzbass Kemerovo Kemerovo is the administrative center of Kemerovo Oblast in southwestern Siberia. A major coal and industrial city on the Tom River; population 532,981 at the 2010 Russian census.

Kemi — town in Finnish Lapland Kemi Kemi is a coastal town in Finnish Lapland at the mouth of the Kemijoki river. It is an industrial port and winter tourism centre, known for the SnowCastle and icebreaker excursions…

Kemijärvi: a Lapland town on the shores of Lake Kemijärvi Kemijärvi Kemijärvi is a municipality and small city in Finnish Lapland, known for its lake, forests, outdoor recreation and role as a regional transport and service centre in northeastern F…

Keminmaa: municipality in Finnish Lapland Keminmaa Keminmaa is a municipality in Lapland, Finland, near Kemi and Tornio. It combines rural landscapes, historic sites, and proximity to coastal and riverine transport hubs in the Kemi…

Kemiönsaari (Kimitoön) — municipality in the Southwest Finland archipelago Kemiönsaari Kemiönsaari (Swedish: Kimitoön) is a bilingual island municipality in Southwest Finland known for its archipelago landscape, Swedish-speaking majority, and tourism, formed by a 200…

Kemmental (municipality in Thurgau, Switzerland) Kemmental Kemmental is a rural municipality in the district of Kreuzlingen, canton of Thurgau, in northeastern Switzerland. It comprises several villages and hamlets and is mainly agricultur…

Kemmerer, Wyoming Kemmerer is a small city in Lincoln County, Wyoming, established as a coal-mining community; known for the original J.C. Penney store and nearby Fossil Butte National Monument.

Kemp, Oklahoma Kemp is a small town in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. This article describes its setting, common characteristics of small Oklahoma towns, history context, community life, and notable…

Kempele — municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland Kempele Kempele is a Finnish municipality near Oulu in Northern Ostrobothnia, founded in 1867. It is a suburban and agricultural community with local services, industry and close ties to t…

Kempen, North Rhine-Westphalia — historic town near Düsseldorf and the Dutch border Kempen, Germany Kempen is a market town in North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany, noted for its well‑preserved medieval centre, historic architecture and former textile industry. It lies near Düsseldorf…

Kempten (Allgäu) — historic town in Swabia, Bavaria Kempten Kempten is a district-free town in the Allgäu (Swabia, Bavaria). Known for Roman roots as Cambodunum, medieval abbey heritage, and a mixed economy of industry and tourism, it sits…

Kenai, Alaska: coastal city on the Kenai Peninsula known for fishing and outdoor recreation Kenai, Alaska Kenai is a city on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula at the mouth of the Kenai River. Known for salmon fishing, outdoor recreation and mixed Indigenous and Russian heritage. Population 7,42…

Kenansville, North Carolina — small county seat in Duplin County Kenansville, North Carolina Kenansville is a small town in Duplin County, North Carolina, serving as the county seat. Known for its rural character, local government functions, and ties to eastern North Carol…

Kenbridge, Virginia — a small town in Lunenburg County Kenbridge, Virginia Kenbridge is a small incorporated town in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It serves as a local center for surrounding farmland, with historic buildings, community institutions, and a r…

Kendallville, Indiana Kendallville is a small city in northeastern Indiana, United States. It serves as a local governmental and commercial center with a historic downtown, community institutions, and n…

Kendrick, Idaho: small city in Latah County and the Palouse region Kendrick, Idaho Kendrick is a small incorporated city in Latah County, in the Palouse region of north-central Idaho, known for its rural character, agricultural setting, and community traditions.

Kendrick, Oklahoma Kendrick is a small town in Oklahoma, United States. This article outlines its setting, typical features of small Oklahoma towns, historical context, local economy, and community l…

Kenefic, Oklahoma: small town in southeastern Bryan County Kenefic, Oklahoma Kenefic is a small rural town in Bryan County, southeastern Oklahoma. This article outlines its setting, origins, community life, local economy and a few notable facts and distinct…

Kenilworth, Warwickshire Kenilworth Kenilworth is a market town and civil parish in Warwick District, Warwickshire, England, known for its medieval castle, weekly market and local rail links. Population recorded as 2…

Kenilworth, Illinois Kenilworth is a small, primarily residential village in Cook County, Illinois, located about 15 miles north of downtown Chicago on the Lake Michigan North Shore.

Kennebunkport, Maine Kennebunkport Kennebunkport is a coastal town in York County, Maine, known for its maritime history, summer tourism, beaches, and the Bush family summer estate. Small year-round population with…

Kennedy, Alabama: Overview of a Small American Town Kennedy, Alabama Kennedy is a small incorporated town in the state of Alabama, United States. This article summarizes its setting, civic structure, history, economy, and community life for general…

Kennelbach (Austria) Kennelbach Kennelbach is a municipality in the district of Bregenz in Vorarlberg, western Austria. A small community near Bregenz, it is notable as the operational headquarters of the sportin…

Kenner, Louisiana Suburban city in Jefferson Parish near New Orleans. As of 2010 it had 66,702 residents. Notable for its regional airport, commercial corridors, suburban neighborhoods, and local hi…

Kennesaw, Georgia Kennesaw is a suburb of Atlanta in Cobb County, Georgia, known for Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Kennesaw State University, and a mix of historic sites and suburban…

Kenora: Lake of the Woods city and regional hub in Northwestern Ontario Kenora Kenora is a small city on Lake of the Woods in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. Historically Rat Portage, it is a regional service centre and recreational gateway near the Manitoba bo…

Kenosha, Wisconsin — Lakefront city between Milwaukee and Chicago Kenosha, Wisconsin Kenosha is a lakefront city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Part of the Chicago metro area but nearer to Milwaukee, it combines a manufacturing past with waterfront parks, museums an…

Kenova, West Virginia: Riverfront City in Wayne County Kenova, West Virginia Kenova is a small city in Wayne County, West Virginia, located where the Big Sandy River meets the Ohio River. It has a riverfront history, a rail and transportation legacy, and a…

Kensett, Arkansas Kensett is a small city in White County, Arkansas. This article summarizes its location, character, historical roots, economy, community life, and notable local features.

Kensett, Iowa Kensett is a small city in northern Iowa with a rural, agriculture-centered community, local institutions, and roots in 19th‑century Midwestern settlement and rail-era development.

Kensington, Kansas — small city in Smith County Kensington, Kansas Kensington is a small city in Smith County, Kansas, United States. This article summarizes its location, history, population, community life, and notable features.

Kensington, Maryland Kensington is a small incorporated town in Montgomery County, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., noted for its compact downtown, residential character, and historical roots as…

Kent County, Maryland Kent County is a small, rural county on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Centered on Chestertown and Washington College, it is noted for its colonial history, waterways, agriculture and m…

Kent, Connecticut: a scenic New England town in Litchfield County Kent, Connecticut Kent is a small New England town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, noted for waterfalls, hiking, a historic village center, arts and antiques, and rural recreation in the Litchfie…

Kent, Ohio: city, university town, and historic site Kent, Ohio Kent, Ohio — a city in Portage County and home to Kent State University. Known for its campus, downtown culture, and the May 4, 1970 shootings, it sits near the headwaters of the C…

Kent, Washington — city in King County within the Seattle–Tacoma metropolitan area Kent, Washington Kent is a mid-sized city in King County, Washington, located between Seattle and Tacoma. Noted for its industrial base, diverse population, parks along the Green River, and role in…

Kentland, Indiana — small town in Newton County Kentland, Indiana Kentland is a small Midwestern town in northwestern Indiana, serving as a local governmental and community center with agricultural ties, historic buildings, and a nearby geologica…

Kenton Vale, Kentucky: small city in Kenton County near Cincinnati Kenton Vale, Kentucky Kenton Vale is a small incorporated city in Kenton County, northern Kentucky, within the Cincinnati metropolitan area. It is primarily residential and one of the state’s smaller mu…

Kenton, Ohio Kenton, Ohio, is the county seat of Hardin County in north-central Ohio. Founded in the 19th century, it serves as a local center for government, agriculture-related commerce, scho…

Kenton, Oklahoma Remote unincorporated community at Oklahoma’s far western edge near Black Mesa; small ranching-and-tourism settlement in Cimarron County, noted for high plains landscape and dark s…

Kentville, Nova Scotia Kentville Kentville is a town in Kings County, Nova Scotia, in the Annapolis Valley. It functions as a regional service and commercial centre with agricultural roots, railway heritage, and l…

Keokuk, Iowa: river city at the southeastern tip of the state Keokuk, Iowa Keokuk is a historically significant river and rail city in southeastern Iowa, known for its location at the Mississippi River, 19th-century development, locks and dam, and regiona…

Keomah Village, Iowa Keomah Village is a very small municipal community in Mahaska County, Iowa, located beside Lake Keomah and near Keomah State Park, known for lakeside residences and recreational ac…