Municipalities

Kittery, Maine: Historic Seaport Town and Naval Shipyard Kittery, Maine Kittery, York County, Maine, is a coastal town at the Piscataqua River with long maritime history, a major naval shipyard, outlet shopping, and historic sites. Population was 9,490…

Kittilä — municipality in Finnish Lapland Kittilä Kittilä is a sparsely populated municipality in Lapland, northern Finland, known for its ski resort Levi, Kittilä Airport and a large gold mine operated by Agnico Eagle.

Kitwe — industrial city in Zambia's Copperbelt Kitwe Kitwe is a major Zambian city founded as a mining and rail hub. Located in the Copperbelt, it grew around copper extraction and remains a centre for industry, commerce, education a…

Kitzbühel — Tyrolean medieval town and world-famous ski resort Kitzbühel Kitzbühel is a historic town in Tyrol, Austria, known for its medieval centre and as an international ski resort centered on the Hahnenkamm downhill and year-round alpine tourism.

Kitzingen, Bavaria Kitzingen Kitzingen is a riverside town in Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany. It is the administrative seat of Kitzingen district and a regional centre for viticulture, historic architecture…

Kivalina, Alaska Kivalina is a small Inupiat community on a barrier island in northwestern Alaska, notable for its subsistence culture and severe coastal erosion and climate-threatened relocation d…

Kivijärvi — municipality in Central Finland Kivijärvi Kivijärvi is a rural municipality in Central Finland known for its lakes, forests and outdoor recreation. Its economy centers on forestry, small-scale farming, local services and l…

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee — capital city of Carinthia, Austria Klagenfurt Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is the capital of Carinthia in southern Austria, set near Lake Wörthersee. It is a regional center for culture, education, transport and tourism with a his…

Klaipėda: Lithuanian port city at the Nemunas estuary Klaipėda Klaipėda is Lithuania’s third-largest city and a key Baltic port at the mouth of the Nemunas River, with a layered history under Teutonic, Prussian, German and Lithuanian rule and…

Klamath Falls, Oregon — overview, history and natural features Klamath Falls, Oregon Klamath Falls is a city in Klamath County, Oregon, known for its lakes, birdlife, geothermal heating use and history as Linkville; the 2010 census recorded 20,840 residents.

Klaus, Vorarlberg Klaus is a small municipality in the Feldkirch district of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, known for its rural character, local traditions and location in the Rhine valley of wes…

Klawock, Alaska Klawock is a small incorporated community on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, noted for its Native heritage, totem carving tradition, fishing and timber links, and position on Klawo…

Kleinandelfingen Kleinandelfingen is a small municipality in the district of Andelfingen, canton of Zurich, Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, character, history, governance, econom…

Kleinbösingen — municipality in the See district, Canton Fribourg Kleinbösingen Kleinbösingen is a small rural municipality in the See district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It is part of a bilingual region, with agricultural landscape, local service…

Kleindietwil — former municipality in Oberaargau, Canton of Bern, Switzerland Kleindietwil Kleindietwil was a small German‑speaking rural municipality in Oberaargau, Canton Bern. In 2011 it merged with Leimiswil into Madiswil; the village and its traditions remain part o…

Kleinlützel — municipality in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland Kleinlützel Kleinlützel is a rural municipality in Thierstein district, canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. It is noted for its village character, surrounding countryside, cross‑border location…

Klemme, Iowa Klemme is a small city in north-central Iowa, United States, known for its rural setting, agricultural economy, and history as a small railroad-era community.

Kleve (Cleves) — Town on the Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Kleve Kleve (Cleves) is a German river town and district capital on the Rhine near the Dutch border, known for its historic center, Schwanenburg Castle and the ancient Klever Reichswald…

Klingnau — municipality in Zurzach district, Aargau, Switzerland Klingnau Klingnau is a Swiss municipality in the Zurzach district of the canton of Aargau. Noted for its reservoir, riverside setting and medieval roots, it combines natural reserves, local…

Klippan — town and municipal seat in Scania, Sweden Klippan Klippan is a small urban area in Scania, southern Sweden, serving as the seat of Klippan Municipality. It is known locally for its municipal role and for a racially motivated murde…

Klippan Municipality (Klippans kommun) Klippan Municipality Klippan Municipality is a local government area in Skåne County, southern Sweden. The seat is the town of Klippan. The municipality combines rural landscapes, small industry and lo…

Klösterle, Vorarlberg — alpine municipality in the Bludenz district Klösterle, Austria Klösterle is a small alpine municipality in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria, noted for mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, and roots tied to monastic and transport hi…

Klosterneuburg: Austrian town, abbey and wine centre near Vienna Klosterneuburg Klosterneuburg is a historic market town in Lower Austria on the Danube, noted for Klosterneuburg Abbey, longstanding viticulture and proximity to Vienna. Population around 27,000…

Klosters-Serneus: Swiss Alpine Municipality and Ski Resort Klosters-Serneus Klosters-Serneus is a mountain municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland, known for its connected ski slopes, cable-car access and alpine tourism history within the Davos region.

Kloten — Swiss town adjacent to Zurich Airport Kloten Kloten is a municipality in the district of Bülach, canton of Zurich, Switzerland, best known for its proximity to Zurich Airport and its local ice hockey club EHC Kloten.

Kluisbergen — municipality in the Flemish Ardennes, East Flanders Kluisbergen Kluisbergen is a rural municipality in East Flanders, Belgium, known for its rolling hills in the Flemish Ardennes, outdoor recreation and a small population (about 6,258 in 2007).

Knesselare — former municipality in East Flanders, Belgium Knesselare Knesselare is a village and former municipality in East Flanders, Belgium. It merged into Aalter on 1 January 2019 and had about 7,894 inhabitants in 2007.

Knierim, Iowa: Small Incorporated Community in Calhoun County Knierim, Iowa Knierim is a small incorporated city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its location, character, history, economy, local services and notable features…

Knivsta — locality and municipal seat in Uppsala County, Sweden Knivsta Knivsta is a Swedish locality serving as the seat of Knivsta Municipality in Uppsala County. Located between Uppsala and Stockholm, it combines commuter connections, local services…

Knivsta Municipality Knivsta Municipality (Knivsta kommun) is a small municipality in Uppsala County, central Sweden. The administrative seat is Knivsta. It was re-established on 1 January 2003 after s…

Knodishall — village and civil parish in Suffolk, England Knodishall Knodishall is a small village and civil parish in eastern Suffolk, England, noted for its rural setting and the parish church of St Lawrence. The 2001 census recorded a population…

Knœringue — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Knœringue Knœringue is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, in the historic Alsace region. The article covers location, character, history, local life, landmarks an…

Knokke-Heist Knokke-Heist is a coastal municipality in West Flanders, Belgium, known for its beaches, dunes, upscale resorts, nature reserves and cultural life. It blends seaside tourism with p…

Knonau (municipality in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) Knonau Knonau is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Affoltern, canton of Zürich, known for its rural landscape, local history, and role as a residential and agricultural commun…

Knoxville, Georgia A brief encyclopedia entry on Knoxville, an unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Georgia, covering its status, history, population note, and local characteristics.

Knoxville, Iowa County seat of Marion County, Iowa, Knoxville is best known for its sprint car racing heritage, the Knoxville Raceway and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum.

Knoxville, Tennessee — Overview, History and Significance Knoxville, Tennessee Knoxville is a city in eastern Tennessee, county seat of Knox County. Founded 1786, it hosted the 1982 World's Fair and is home to the University of Tennessee and important researc…

Knutwil — municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Knutwil Knutwil is a small municipality in the Sursee district of the canton of Lucerne. This article outlines its geography, history, economy, local life and administrative role.

Koblach: Municipality in Vorarlberg, Austria Koblach Koblach is a municipality in the Feldkirch district of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. This article covers its location, characteristics, history, local economy, and points of in…

Koblenz: history, geography, culture and key landmarks Koblenz Koblenz is a German city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. This article summarizes its geography, history, institutions, economy, sights and cultural importance.

Koblenz, Aargau — Swiss municipality at the Rhine–Aare confluence Koblenz, Switzerland Koblenz is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Zurzach, canton Aargau, situated where the Aare joins the Rhine near the German border.

Kochi (Cochin): Port City and Cultural Hub in Kerala, India Kochi, India Kochi, formerly Cochin, is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India. It blends maritime commerce, colonial-era heritage, multicultural communities, backwaters, and a…

Kodaira, Tokyo Kodaira is a city in western Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. A primarily residential and educational suburb, it combines green spaces, community facilities and commuter links to central T…

Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska A coastal borough in southern Alaska encompassing Kodiak Island and nearby islands; noted for fishing, wildlife (including Kodiak brown bears), maritime climate, and the city of Ko…

Kodiak, Alaska Kodiak is the principal community on Kodiak Island, Alaska, known for its fishing industry, Alutiiq heritage, maritime climate, and proximity to the Kodiak bear and wildlife refuge…

Koekelare: municipality in West Flanders, Belgium Koekelare Koekelare is a small municipality in West Flanders, Belgium. This article covers its location, components, history, landscape, and local life, with basic demographic and geographic…

Koekelberg — municipality of Brussels: overview, history and landmarks Koekelberg Koekelberg is a compact, bilingual municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium, known for its Art Deco Basilica and dense urban fabric. Coordinates: 50°51′N, 4°19′E. Pop…

Kœtzingue: a commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace Kœtzingue Kœtzingue is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, in the historic Alsace region. This article outlines its location, history, administration, landsca…