Municipalities

Kōfu — Capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan Kōfu Kōfu is the capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Located in the Kōfu Basin, it is known for its historical links to Takeda Shingen, fruit and wine production, mountain scenery a…

Kohalpur, Banke District (Nepal) Kohalpur Kohalpur is a municipality in Banke District near Nepalgunj, close to the Indian border. It formed in 2014 and functions as a growing transport and commercial hub in southwestern N…

Kohlu — district capital in Balochistan, Pakistan Kohlu Kohlu is the administrative center of Kohlu District in Balochistan, Pakistan. A small, remote town in a hilly region, it serves as a local market and government hub for surroundin…

Kokemäki: town in Satakunta, Finland Kokemäki Kokemäki is a small town and municipality in the Satakunta region of south‑west Finland. It lies on the Kokemäenjoki river and combines rural economy with local services and cultur…

Kokkola — coastal town in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland Kokkola Kokkola (Swedish: Karleby) is a bilingual coastal town in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, founded in 1620. It is a regional centre with a historic wooden district, industry, a port…

Kokomo, Indiana Kokomo is a mid-sized city in north-central Indiana and the county seat of Howard County, known for its manufacturing and automotive heritage, arts glassworks, and local museums an…

Koksijde: coastal municipality in West Flanders, Belgium Koksijde Koksijde is a coastal municipality in West Flanders, Belgium, known for beaches, dune landscapes, fishing traditions and cultural sites such as the Paul Delvaux Museum.

Kolari: municipality of Lapland, Finland — nature, transport and tourism Kolari Kolari is a sparsely populated municipality in Finnish Lapland known for fells and winter tourism, railway access, forestry and reindeer herding. Neighbouring municipalities includ…

Kolbingen — a municipality in Tuttlingen district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Kolbingen Kolbingen is a small municipality in the Tuttlingen district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, economy, and local points of i…

Kolkata: overview, history, culture, economy and urban profile Kolkata Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of West Bengal, a major Indian metropolis on the Hooghly River known for its colonial heritage, cultural life, universities, industry and…

Kolkata district Kolkata district is the urban administrative district in the Indian state of West Bengal whose headquarters is the city of Kolkata, encompassing the core metropolitan area and majo…

Kollam — port city and district headquarters on Kerala’s Malabar coast Kollam Kollam (Quilon) is a historic port city in Kerala, India, known for its maritime trade, Ashtamudi backwaters, cashew industry and the Kollam Era (Malayalam calendar). A regional ad…

Kölliken (municipality in Aargau, Switzerland) Kölliken Kölliken is a Swiss municipality in the district of Zofingen, canton Aargau. It combines agricultural landscape, local industry and commuter links while maintaining village institu…

Kollmar (municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein) Kollmar Kollmar is a small municipality in the district of Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, noted for its rural character, riverine landscape near the Elbe and local historic and ag…

Komarno (Lviv Oblast, Ukraine) Komarno Komarno is a small historic town in Lviv Oblast, western Ukraine, noted for its medieval origins, riverside setting, wooden church and a Hasidic dynasty named after the town. Popul…

Komárno — Slovak riverside town and historic fortress Komárno Komárno is a Slovak town at the confluence of the Váh and Danube rivers, known for a large historic fortification, a mixed Slovak–Hungarian heritage, and its role as a regional riv…

Komatsu, Ishikawa — coastal city in central Japan Komatsu, Ishikawa Komatsu is a regional city in Ishikawa Prefecture on the Sea of Japan, known for industry, an airport hub, historic temples, and local crafts that reflect the Hokuriku region's cul…

Komatsushima, Tokushima: coastal city on Shikoku Komatsushima, Tokushima Komatsushima is a coastal city in Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku island, Japan, known for its port, fishing and light industry, local traditions connected to Awa culture, and regi…

Komeijan County, Markazi Province, Iran Komeijan County Komeijan County in central Iran’s Markazi Province is an administrative county (shahrestān) with capital Komeijan. Overview of its districts, settlements and local governance.

Konawa, Oklahoma: small city profile and local overview Konawa, Oklahoma Konawa is a small city in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its location, origins, local institutions, economy, and notable aspects for context and…

Königsheim: a small municipality in Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg Königsheim Königsheim is a small rural municipality in the district of Tuttlingen, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, noted for its village character, natural surroundings and local…

Königslutter am Elm: history, geography, economy and landmarks Königslutter Comprehensive overview of Königslutter am Elm: location, municipal composition, the 12th‑century monastery church (Dom), local economy, tourism on the Half‑Timbered House Road, ins…

Köniz: municipality near Bern in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Köniz Köniz is a populous Swiss municipality in Bern-Mittelland, canton of Bern. Official language German; local speech is Bernese Swiss German. It combines suburban districts, rural lan…

Konnevesi — municipality in Central Finland Konnevesi Konnevesi is a small Finnish municipality in Central Finland, known for its lakes, forests and outdoor recreation. Established in 1922, it lies beside Lake Konnevesi and several ne…

Konolfingen — municipality in Bern-Mittelland, canton of Bern, Switzerland Konolfingen Konolfingen is a Swiss municipality in the Bern-Mittelland district, canton of Bern. It is a local service and transport hub on the Swiss Plateau, combining residential areas, agri…

Konstanz (Constance) — City on Lake Constance, Germany Konstanz Konstanz is a university city of about 80,000 on the shore of Lake Constance in southwest Germany, near the Swiss border. Noted for its medieval center, university, Roman origins a…

Kontich (municipality in Antwerp Province, Belgium) Kontich Kontich is a Dutch-speaking municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium, located south of Antwerp. It combines residential neighborhoods, local industry and transport links; popu…

Kontiolahti, Finland Kontiolahti Kontiolahti is a municipality in North Karelia, eastern Finland, noted for its lakes, forests and winter-sports facilities; population around 14,000 (2014). It hosts international…

Konz — town at the confluence of the Saar and Moselle rivers Konz Konz is a German town in Rhineland-Palatinate located where the Saar meets the Moselle. It is an administrative center with riverine landscape, vineyards, historic roots and cross-…

Kooskia, Idaho Kooskia is a small Idaho city on the Clearwater River known as a local hub for timber, outdoor recreation and as a waypoint on scenic Highway 12.

Kootenai, Idaho: a small city in Bonner County Kootenai, Idaho Kootenai is a small city in northern Idaho's Panhandle, located in Bonner County. Named for the Kootenai (Ktunaxa) people, it is a residential community known for outdoor recreatio…

Kópavogur, Iceland Kópavogur Kópavogur is a suburban city in southwest Iceland, part of the Capital Region. It is Iceland's second‑largest municipality and combines residential areas, commerce, cultural venues…

Köping Municipality — local government in Västmanland, central Sweden Köping Municipality Köping Municipality (Köpings kommun) is a local government area in Västmanland County, central Sweden, with the town of Köping as its administrative centre and a mix of lakeshore,…

Koppal: Town and District Headquarters in Karnataka, India Koppal Koppal is a historic town in Karnataka, India, serving as the administrative centre of Koppal district. It is noted for medieval temples, archaeological remains and a predominantly…

Koppigen (Emmental, Canton of Bern, Switzerland) Koppigen Koppigen is a Swiss municipality in the Emmental district of the canton of Bern, known for its rural character, agricultural heritage and local community life within the Emmental r…

Korlingen — small municipality in Trier-Saarburg, Rhineland-Palatinate Korlingen Korlingen is a small municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, with about 831 inhabitants (2018). It is a rural community shaped by regional lan…

Kornwestheim — town in Ludwigsburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Kornwestheim Kornwestheim is a town near Stuttgart in the Ludwigsburg district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It became a district-level administrative town in 1956 and is known for industry, t…

Koronadal (Marbel): Capital of South Cotabato, Philippines Koronadal Koronadal, commonly called Marbel, is the capital of South Cotabato in the Soccsksargen region of Mindanao, Philippines. It serves as a commercial, administrative, and cultural cen…

Koror: City and State in Palau Koror City Koror is the largest town and a state in Palau, formerly the national capital and the country's main commercial and tourism center, serving as gateway to the Rock Islands.

Korpilahti — former Finnish municipality merged into Jyväskylä Korpilahti Korpilahti was a rural municipality in Central Finland known for lakes, forests and summer cottages; it was merged into the city of Jyväskylä on 1 January 2009.

Korsholm (Mustasaari) — municipality in Ostrobothnia, western Finland Korsholm Korsholm (Finnish Mustasaari) is a coastal municipality in Ostrobothnia, western Finland, founded in 1606. It has a Swedish-speaking majority and a mixed economy of agriculture, se…

Kortemark: overview of the West Flanders municipality Kortemark Kortemark is a municipality in West Flanders, Belgium. This article covers its location, population (2007), history, local life, economy, transport and notable facts.

Kortenaken — Municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium Kortenaken Kortenaken is a rural municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium. It lies at 50°54′N, 5°03′E and includes agricultural landscapes, local services, historical churches…

Kortenberg Kortenberg is a Dutch-speaking municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, known for its medieval heritage (including the 1312 Kortenberg Charter), local abbey remains…

Kortessem, Limburg (Belgium) — municipal overview Kortessem Kortessem is a municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg. This article summarizes its location, history, population (8153 in 2007), geography, economy, and local features.

Kortrijk (Courtrai) — historic city on the Leie in West Flanders Kortrijk Kortrijk (French: Courtrai) is a Belgian city on the river Leie in West Flanders, known for its medieval centre, the UNESCO-listed Beguinage, historical battles and a long textile…

Kosciusko, Mississippi Kosciusko is a small city in Attala County, Mississippi, serving as the county seat. It is known as the birthplace of Oprah Winfrey and James Meredith and had a population of 7,402…

Košice — major city and cultural centre of eastern Slovakia Košice Košice is Slovakia's second-largest city and the principal urban centre of the east. Known for its medieval core, cultural institutions and industrial base, it traces origins to th…