Municipalities

Kurume (Fukuoka) — city in northern Kyūshū, Japan Kurume Kurume is a regional city in Fukuoka Prefecture on northern Kyūshū, Japan. Recognized as a core city since 2008, it is noted for traditional textiles, cultural sites, education and…

Küsnacht, Canton of Zurich Küsnacht Küsnacht is a lakeside municipality in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. A residential and historic community on Lake Zurich’s right shore, it combines suburban living, green spac…

Küssnacht (Küssnacht am Rigi) — Swiss municipality and district Küssnacht Küssnacht is a municipality and district in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. Located on Lake Lucerne at the foot of Rigi, it is known for William Tell legend sites, the Klausjage…

Kuthiala (Kothiala): Union Council in Abbottabad District Kuthiala Kuthiala (also spelled Kothiala) is a Union Council in Abbottabad District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This entry outlines its location, administration, geography, economy, an…

Kuthwal: Union Council of Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kuthwal Kuthwal is a union council northwest of Abbottabad city in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This article outlines its administration, geography, economy, services, and local culture.

Kutná Hora — historic Czech mining town and UNESCO site Kutná Hora Kutná Hora is a historic town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, famed for medieval silver mining, Gothic architecture and the Sedlec Ossuary; its centre became…

Kuttawa, Kentucky: small city by Kentucky lakes and riverways Kuttawa, Kentucky Kuttawa is a small city in western Kentucky known for lake access, recreational boating and fishing. It grew from a riverside settlement and serves as a local service and tourism c…

Küttigen: Swiss Municipality in the District of Aarau, Canton of Aargau Küttigen Küttigen is a municipality near Aarau in the Swiss canton of Aargau. This article outlines its location, geography, history, community life, economy, and notable features for visit…

Küttigkofen — former municipality in Bucheggberg, canton of Solothurn Küttigkofen Küttigkofen was a small rural municipality in the Bucheggberg district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. On 1 January 2014 it merged with neighbouring municipalities to form…

Kuurne, Belgium: Municipality in West Flanders near Kortrijk Kuurne Kuurne: a municipality in West Flanders, Belgium, located near Kortrijk. Read about its location, population, Dutch-language administration, local character and where to find up-to…

Kuusamo: Finnish municipality of fells, forests and outdoor recreation Kuusamo Kuusamo is a municipality in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland, known for Oulanka National Park, Ruka ski area and extensive boreal wilderness. Area ~5,809 km²; population about 16,00…

Kuwana, Mie Kuwana is a coastal city in Mie Prefecture on Honshū, Japan. It has historic ties to the Tōkaidō, a mix of riverine and coastal landscapes, seasonal attractions, and links to nearb…

Kwethluk, Alaska: Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Community Kwethluk, Alaska Kwethluk is a predominantly Yup'ik community on the Kuskokwim River in Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, known for subsistence traditions, river transport, and rural village governan…

Kyburg-Buchegg Kyburg-Buchegg was a small former municipality in the Bucheggberg district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, merged in 2014 into the new municipality of Buchegg along with n…

Kyburg, Switzerland Kyburg is a small former municipality in the canton of Zürich, best known for medieval Kyburg Castle. On 1 January 2016 it merged into Illnau-Effretikon; the site remains a cultura…

Kyōtanabe, Kyoto — overview, history, geography and culture Kyōtanabe, Kyoto Kyōtanabe is a city in southeastern Kyoto Prefecture on Honshū. This article outlines its location, geography, historical development, transport links, economy, cultural life and p…

Kyoto: Historical and Cultural Capital of Japan Kyoto Kyoto is a major city in Japan known for its historic temples, traditional culture, and role as the nation's capital from 794 to 1868. It remains a center for education, tourism, a…

L'Abbaye: Municipality in the Vallée de Joux, Canton of Vaud L'Abbaye L'Abbaye is a French-speaking municipality in the Vallée de Joux (Jura-Nord vaudois district), Vaud, Switzerland. Named for the Lac de Joux Abbey, it is known for lakeside scenery,…

L'Abergement (Vaud) — Municipality in Jura‑Nord vaudois, Switzerland L'Abergement L'Abergement is a small French-speaking municipality in the Jura‑Nord vaudois district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history,…

L'Abergement-de-Varey — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes L'Abergement-de-Varey L'Abergement-de-Varey is a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This article summarizes its geography, history, administ…

L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer is a coastal commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for its estuary landscape, maritime traditions, beaches and birdlife.

L'Aiguillon-sur-Vie: commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire L'Aiguillon-sur-Vie L'Aiguillon-sur-Vie is a small French commune in the Vendée department, known for its river landscapes, rural character and local heritage near the Atlantic coast of western France…

L'Aquila, capital of Abruzzo, Italy L'Aquila L'Aquila is the administrative capital of Abruzzo in central Italy, noted for its medieval centre, surrounding Apennine setting, historic university and long-term recovery after a…

L'Herbergement — commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire L'Herbergement L'Herbergement is a small French commune in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region. Rural in character, it combines local services, agriculture, and heritage within w…

L'Hermenault — commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire L'Hermenault L'Hermenault is a small French commune in the Vendée department, Pays de la Loire region. It is a rural community with local heritage, agriculture, and typical French communal admi…

L'Hôpital-Saint-Blaise L'Hôpital-Saint-Blaise is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for its medieval heritage, rural setting and links to historic pilgri…

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat — city in Catalonia L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Municipality and densely populated city immediately southwest of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. A historic industrial suburb that became a major urban center and the second-largest…

L'Hôtellerie (Calvados, Normandy) L'Hôtellerie L'Hôtellerie is a small commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwest France, noted for its rural character, administrative context, name origin and local agricultural…

L'Huisserie — Commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire L'Huisserie L'Huisserie is a commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwest France. It lies on the Jouanne river and is crossed by departmental roads D1 and D910; rural chara…

L'Île-d'Olonne L'Île-d'Olonne is a small commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for its rural landscape close to the Atlantic coast and regional marshes.

L'Isle (Vaud, Switzerland) L'Isle L'Isle is a municipality in the district of Morges in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. This entry summarizes its geography, history, government, economy, transport links and points…

L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue — town on the Sorgue in Provence L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Market town in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, known for canals, waterwheels and an important antiques trade. Population around 17,000 (1999 census). Popular base for visitor…

L'Oudon — former commune in Calvados, Normandy L'Oudon L'Oudon was a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. In 2017 it was merged into the new commune Saint-Pierre-en-Auge as part of wider local administ…

La Baconnière La Baconnière is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, north‑west France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and modest population…

La Bañeza — municipality in León, Spain La Bañeza La Bañeza is a small municipality in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain, known for its historic center, annual street motorcycle race and local cultural traditions.

La Barre-de-Monts: coastal commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire La Barre-de-Monts La Barre-de-Monts is a coastal commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for its beaches, port of Fromentine, dune landscapes and links to the isl…

La Bastide-Clairence — a preserved Basque bastide village in southwestern France La Bastide-Clairence La Bastide-Clairence is a small medieval bastide and commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, noted for its Basque architecture, arcaded market square, artisan craft shops and cultural…

La Bastide-de-Bousignac — a small commune in Ariège, Occitanie La Bastide-de-Bousignac La Bastide-de-Bousignac is a rural commune in the Ariège department of southwestern France, with roots as a planned medieval settlement and a landscape typical of the Pyrenean foot…

La Bastide-des-Jourdans — a small Provençal commune in Vaucluse La Bastide-des-Jourdans La Bastide-des-Jourdans is a small rural commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in southern France, noted for its traditional stone architecture, agricultural landscape a…

La Bastidonne — small commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur La Bastidonne La Bastidonne is a small rural commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, recorded with 677 inhabitants in 1999. Overview, character, history, economy and visitor not…

La Bazoge-Montpinçon Small rural commune in the Mayenne department, Pays de la Loire, northwestern France. Population recorded as 525 in 1999. Typical features include agriculture, bocage landscape and…

La Bazoge, Sarthe — commune in Pays de la Loire La Bazoge, Sarthe La Bazoge is a commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire in western France, known as a small rural town near Le Mans with historical roots, local services, and agricultu…

La Bazouge-de-Chemeré — small rural commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire La Bazouge-de-Chemeré Overview of La Bazouge-de-Chemeré, a small commune in Mayenne (Pays de la Loire), covering geography, history, administration, economy, demography and visitor notes.

La Bazouge-des-Alleux — small commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire La Bazouge-des-Alleux La Bazouge-des-Alleux is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwest France; population recorded as 262 in 1999 and typical of French local commu…

La Belle, Florida — city and county seat of Hendry County La Belle, Florida La Belle is a small city in Hendry County, Florida, serving as the county seat. Positioned on the Caloosahatchee River, it is known for agriculture, river recreation and the annual…

La Belliole — Commune in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté La Belliole La Belliole is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, noted for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and village community life.

La Bernardière — commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France La Bernardière La Bernardière is a small French commune in the Vendée department, Pays de la Loire. This article covers its location, landscape, local institutions, historical background and poin…

La Bezole, a small commune in Aude, Occitanie La Bezole La Bezole is a tiny rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. Population 44 (2017). Typical of small Languedoc villages with local administration and a ru…