Municipalities

Kosovska Mitrovica Kosovska Mitrovica (Mitrovica) is a divided city in northern Kosovo, known for its multiethnic population, industrial past around the Trepča mines, and its role in post‑1999 politi…

Kot Addu Tehsil Kot Addu Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Muzaffargarh District in Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the city of Kot Addu. It is an agricultural, cultural, and transport hub…

Kota Baru (Kota Bharu): Capital and Cultural Hub of Kelantan Kota Baru Kota Baru (also spelled Kota Bharu) is the chief city of Kelantan, Malaysia, known for its Malay cultural heritage, traditional crafts, lively markets and role as an administrative…

Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu (K.K.), capital of Sabah, Malaysia, is a coastal city on Borneo serving as a gateway to Mount Kinabalu and nearby marine parks; a regional tourist, commercial and tra…

Kotagiri — Hill Station and Panchayat Town in the Nilgiris Kotagiri Kotagiri is a panchayat town in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India, noted for tea estates, mild climate, biodiversity and a quieter hill-station character compared with nea…

Köthen (Anhalt): city, history and cultural heritage Köthen Köthen is a town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, administrative centre of Anhalt-Bitterfeld. Noted for its historical role as a princely residence and its association with composer Joha…

Kotka — coastal city in Kymenlaakso, southern Finland Kotka Kotka is a Finnish coastal city in the Kymenlaakso region. Centered on Kotkansaari island, it is known for its port, maritime museums, parks, and sports club KTP.

Kotli: Administrative, commercial and service centre of Kotli District, Azad Kashmir Kotli Kotli, the administrative headquarters of Kotli District in Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, is the region's main commercial and service hub, offering markets, government office…

Kotli Sattian Tehsil Kotli Sattian is a hilly administrative subdivision of Rawalpindi District in Punjab, Pakistan, noted for its tribal communities, rural economy, and scenic foothill landscapes.

Kotlik, Alaska — Yup'ik community on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Kotlik, Alaska Kotlik is a small city in western Alaska on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. It is a predominantly Yup'ik community with a subsistence-based lifestyle, limited road access, and environme…

Kotohira, Kagawa — town famous for Konpira Shrine and traditional culture Kotohira, Kagawa Kotohira is a town in Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku, Japan, renowned for the Kotohira‑gū (Konpira) shrine, the historic Kanamaru‑za kabuki theatre and its long tradition of pilgrima…

Kotor — historic coastal town on the Bay of Kotor Kotor Kotor is a fortified Mediterranean town in Montenegro, known for its well-preserved medieval old town, Venetian walls, steep citadel, and status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kotor Varoš — town and municipality in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina Kotor Varoš Kotor Varoš is a town and municipality in Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Located on the Vrbanja river, it had 22,001 inhabitants in 2013 and covers 564.26 km² at about 2…

Kottwil: Village and former municipality in the canton of Lucerne Kottwil Kottwil is a small village in the Willisau district of Lucerne, Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it became part of Ettiswil in 2006. Overview, geography, history…

Kotzebue, Alaska — Arctic regional hub on Kotzebue Sound Kotzebue, Alaska Kotzebue is the largest community in Alaska’s Northwest Arctic Borough, an Inupiat cultural center and transportation hub located on the Baldwin Peninsula north of the Arctic Circl…

Koudougou — Third-largest city in Burkina Faso Koudougou Koudougou is a major city and provincial capital in central Burkina Faso, a regional market and transport hub with education, services and a mix of traditional and modern cultural…

Koungou (commune in Mayotte) Koungou Koungou is a coastal commune on the main island of Mayotte, a French overseas collectivity. The article describes its location, environment, history, economy, society and contempor…

Kouvola — City and municipality in Kymenlaakso, Finland Kouvola Kouvola is a city and municipal centre in southeastern Finland. A regional transport hub, it expanded in 2009 through a merger and is known for forests, rail connections, outdoor r…

Koyukuk, Alaska — small river city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Koyukuk, Alaska Koyukuk is a small city in Alaska on the Koyukuk River, historically a Koyukon Athabascan settlement. It is remote, subsistence-oriented and faces riverbank erosion and permafrost-…

Kraainem (Crainhem): a suburban municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium Kraainem Kraainem (French: Crainhem) is a small, mainly residential municipality in Flemish Brabant on the edge of Brussels, known for bilingual services, green spaces, and its role as a co…

Kradolf-Schönenberg (municipality in Thurgau, Switzerland) Kradolf-Schönenberg Kradolf-Schönenberg is a municipality in the Bischofszell district of the canton of Thurgau, northeastern Switzerland. It comprises small villages, local industry, agriculture and…

Kragujevac: Central Serbian city — history, industry and culture Kragujevac Kragujevac is a city in central Serbia, historic former capital and regional centre of Šumadija, known for its 19th‑century role in Serbian statehood and for automotive and arms in…

Kramfors — town in Västernorrland County, Sweden Kramfors Kramfors is a small administrative and service town in northern Sweden, seat of Kramfors Municipality and a gateway to the High Coast region; it combines forestry heritage with pub…

Kramfors Municipality — overview, geography, history and local life Kramfors Municipality Kramfors Municipality in Västernorrland County, northern Sweden: geography, history, economy, culture and why the High Coast region attracts visitors.

Krāslava — town in Latgale, eastern Latvia Krāslava Krāslava is a historic town in the Latgale region of eastern Latvia, granted town rights in 1923. It is a local administrative, cultural, and historical centre with diverse archite…

Krasnodar — city in Southern Russia, administrative center of Krasnodar Krai Krasnodar Krasnodar is a major city on the Kuban River in southern Russia. It is the administrative centre of Krasnodar Krai (Kuban), a regional transport, cultural and economic hub near the…

Krattigen — Municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Krattigen Krattigen is a small municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for lakeside scenery, alpine views and local agriculture.

Krauchthal: village and municipality in the canton of Bern Krauchthal Krauchthal is a small Swiss municipality in the canton of Bern, located between Burgdorf and Bern. It comprises several villages including Krauchthal, Hettiswil, Hub and Dieterswal…

Krebs, Oklahoma: a coal-mining town with strong Italian-American roots Krebs, Oklahoma Krebs, a small town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, grew from a late-19th-century coal-mining camp into a community noted for its Italian-American culture, food, and efforts to pres…

Krefeld: Industrial and cultural city on the Lower Rhine Krefeld Krefeld is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near Düsseldorf. With about 235,000 people, it is historically a textile centre and today notable for museums, modernist archi…

Kreisfreie Stadt — German independent urban districts Kreisfreie stadt Kreisfreie Stadt (plural: kreisfreie Städte) are German cities that exercise the responsibilities of both municipality and district, forming an independent local authority distinct…

Kremlin, Oklahoma Kremlin is a small rural town in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. This article summarizes its setting, history, local economy, community life, and notable characteristics.

Krempdorf, Steinburg (Schleswig-Holstein, Germany) Krempdorf Krempdorf is a small municipality in the Steinburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. This article summarizes its location, governance, landscape, economy, and local…

Krems an der Donau: Danube-side City and District in Lower Austria Krems an der Donau Krems an der Donau, a Danube-side city in Lower Austria, functions as both municipality and district authority; known for its historic core, riverside setting and a 2019 population…

Kreuzlingen (Thurgau, Switzerland) Kreuzlingen Kreuzlingen is a lakeside municipality in Thurgau, Switzerland, bordering Konstanz (Germany). It is the canton's second largest city, known for its cross-border ties, lakeshore pro…

Kreuzlingen District, Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland Kreuzlingen District Administrative district in northeastern Switzerland on Lake Constance, centered on the city of Kreuzlingen. Covers urban and rural municipalities, cross‑border links with Germany,…

Kreuztal — town in Siegen-Wittgenstein, North Rhine-Westphalia Kreuztal Kreuztal is a town in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known as a regional transport junction and service centre with roughly 31,000 inhabitants…

Kriechenwil (municipality, Canton of Bern) Kriechenwil Kriechenwil is a small municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It has a rural character, local governance, and links to near…

Kriegstetten — municipality in Wasseramt, canton of Solothurn Kriegstetten Kriegstetten is a German-speaking municipality in the Wasseramt district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, noted for its residential character, local services and links to n…

Kriens: Suburban municipality at the foot of Mount Pilatus Kriens Kriens is a municipality near the city of Lucerne in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, known for its residential communities, access to outdoor recreation on Mount Pilatus, and l…

Krinau (former municipality in St. Gallen, Switzerland) Krinau Krinau was a small rural municipality in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. In 2013 it merged into Wattwil. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, landmarks a…

Krishnagiri — town and district headquarters in Tamil Nadu, India Krishnagiri Krishnagiri is a growing municipality in northwestern Tamil Nadu, India, noted for mango cultivation, fertile agricultural land, prehistoric sites, and its role as the administrati…

Kristiansand — coastal city and municipality in southern Norway Kristiansand Kristiansand is a coastal city in southern Norway, known for its port, cultural attractions, and role as a regional administrative and transport hub. It combines historic streets,…

Kristianstad — historic Swedish city in Scania with notable biosphere Kristianstad Kristianstad is a historic city in Scania, southern Sweden, known for its well-preserved Renaissance town plan, Trinity Church, Kristianstad Vattenrike biosphere reserve, and regio…

Kristianstad Municipality Municipality in Skåne County, southern Sweden, centered on the city of Kristianstad; known for its wetland nature reserve, agricultural landscape, and local cultural heritage.

Kristinehamn — lakeside town and municipal seat in Värmland, Sweden Kristinehamn Kristinehamn is a Swedish town on the shore of Lake Vänern, seat of Kristinehamn Municipality in Värmland County. Known for its harbor, industry, cultural attractions and a public…

Kristinehamn Municipality A local government area in Värmland County, central Sweden, centered on the town of Kristinehamn. Covers lakeshore communities, local services, industry and tourism around Lake Vän…

Kristinestad (Kristiinankaupunki): Coastal town in Ostrobothnia, Finland Kristinestad Kristinestad (Finnish: Kristiinankaupunki) is a bilingual coastal town in Ostrobothnia, Finland, noted for its preserved wooden town centre, maritime heritage and Swedish-speaking…