Municipalities

Lacres — Commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Lacres Lacres is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, notable for its rural character, a 15th-century church, and traditional farm and manor architecture fr…

Ladern-sur-Lauquet — commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Ladern-sur-Lauquet Ladern-sur-Lauquet is a small rural commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France, recorded with 266 inhabitants in 2017. It is typical of the region for agriculture, village archite…

Ladir — former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland Ladir Ladir was a small alpine village and former municipality in the Surselva district of Graubünden, known for its Romansh culture and its 2014 merger into Ilanz/Glion.

Ladora, Iowa: Small City in East-Central Iowa Ladora, Iowa Ladora is a small incorporated city in Iowa County, in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article outlines its setting, history, community life, and notable civic characteristics.

Lados — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, France Lados Lados is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwest France, in the historical Aquitaine area now administered within Nouvelle‑Aquitaine. Overview, geography, administra…

Laduz — former commune in Yonne, merged into Valravillon Laduz Laduz was a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, central France. It ceased to exist as an independent commune on 1 January 2016 when it joined the new…

Ladysmith, Wisconsin Ladysmith is a small city in northern Wisconsin and the county seat of Rusk County, with a 2010 population of 3,414. It is known for its rural character, local government functions…

Laerru, Sardinia: Overview, History and Local Life Laerru Laerru is a small comune in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. This article summarizes its location, size, population, history, economy and cultural features.

Lafage (Aude, Occitanie) — small commune in southern France Lafage Lafage is a tiny commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, population (89 in 2017), history, economy and l…

Lafare (commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) Lafare Lafare is a small rural commune in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France. Overview of its location, character, administration, and regional context…

Lafayette, California Suburban city in Contra Costa County, California, known for its hilly landscape, Lafayette Reservoir, strong public schools, and commuter access to the San Francisco Bay Area.

LaFayette, Georgia LaFayette is the county seat of Walker County in northwest Georgia. Founded as Chattooga and later renamed for the Marquis de Lafayette, it is a small city with a historic downtown…

LaFayette, Kentucky LaFayette is a small city in Kentucky, United States, named for the Marquis de Lafayette. This article summarizes its identity, origins, governance, local life, and how it fits int…

Lafayette, Louisiana: city of Acadiana and Cajun culture Lafayette, Louisiana Lafayette, the seat of Lafayette Parish in south-central Louisiana, is a cultural and economic center known for Cajun and Creole heritage, festivals, music, food, and a growing uni…

Laféline — commune in Allier, central France Laféline Laféline is a small commune in the Allier department of central France. This article outlines its setting, administration, history, economy, and typical local features.

Laffaux: a small commune in Aisne, northern France Laffaux Laffaux is a rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardie. Known for its World War I history on the Chemin des Dames ridge, it remains a quiet…

Lagarde-d'Apt, Vaucluse Lagarde-d'Apt Lagarde-d'Apt is a very small rural commune in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, noted for its low population and traditional Provençal setting near th…

Lagarde-Paréol, Vaucluse (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) Lagarde-Paréol Lagarde-Paréol is a small rural commune in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France, noted for its Provençal character, vineyards and historical origi…

Lage (Lippe) — town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Lage Lage is a town of about 36,000 in the Lippe district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Located northwest of Detmold, it combines historic roots, regional services, small industry…

Lages — city in Santa Catarina, Brazil Lages Lages is a regional center in the highlands of Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for its cattle-raising heritage, cooler mountain climate and cultural festivals such as the Festa do Pi…

Lagesse: a commune in Aube, north-central France Lagesse Lagesse is a rural commune in the Aube département of north-central France. This article outlines its setting, typical administration and local life, historical context, landscape…

Lagnes (Vaucluse) — commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Lagnes Lagnes is a small commune in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France, known for its rural character, local heritage and position within the Provençal…

Lagnicourt-Marcel Lagnicourt-Marcel is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article covers its location, landscape, historical context, local economy, and notable…

Lagnieu — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Lagnieu Lagnieu is a commune in the Ain department of eastern France, located near the Rhône and within reach of Lyon. This article covers its geography, history, economy, landmarks and lo…

Lagor (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) — commune in southwestern France Lagor Lagor is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, noted for its countryside setting, local traditions, and role within France’s communal…

Lagorce, Gironde Lagorce is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, situated within the Nouvelle‑Aquitaine region (historically Aquitaine). Overview of location, administr…

Lagos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) — commune in southwestern France Lagos, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Lagos is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, noted for its rural character, proximity to the Pyrenees, local history and French communal…

LaGrange, Georgia LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County, Georgia. It is known for its historic downtown, nearby West Point Lake, manufacturing base and educational institutions.

LaGrange, Indiana LaGrange is a small Midwestern town that serves as the county seat of LaGrange County, Indiana. It is known for its rural setting, local government role, and nearby Amish communiti…

LaGrange, New York LaGrange is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It combines rural heritage and suburban neighborhoods, with local government, community services, and connections to…

Lagrasse (Aude) — medieval village and abbey in Occitanie Lagrasse Lagrasse is a small medieval commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, known for its abbey, preserved stone streets, and role as a local cultural and tourist de…

Laguinge-Restoue Laguinge-Restoue is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, noted for its mountain setting, pastoral landscape and local cultural tradi…

Laguna (Santa Catarina) — coastal city in southern Brazil Laguna Laguna is a coastal municipality in southern Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for its beaches, historic role in the short-lived Juliana Republic and a local population of bottlenose d…

Laguna Beach, California Coastal city in southern Orange County known for its beaches, artist community, mild climate and annual arts festivals; population was 22,723 at the 2010 census.

Laguna Niguel, California Laguna Niguel is a suburban city in southern Orange County, known for its planned neighborhoods, parks, mild coastal climate, and relatively high household incomes.

Laholm — town in Halland County, Sweden Laholm Laholm is a small historic town in Halland County, Sweden. It is the administrative seat of Laholm Municipality and is known for its medieval core, riverside setting and local cult…

Laholm Municipality Laholm Municipality (Laholms kommun) is a coastal municipality in Halland County, southern Sweden, centered on the town of Laholm. It features rural landscapes, beaches, and a long…

Lahoma, Oklahoma Lahoma is a small town in north-central Oklahoma, United States, with roots in rural agriculture and a close-knit community character typical of Great Plains towns.

Lahonce — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, French Basque Country Lahonce Lahonce is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, close to Bayonne. It lies in the historic Basque province of Labourd and mixes rural chara…

Lahontan (Pyrénées-Atlantiques): overview of a southwestern French commune Lahontan, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Lahontan is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article outlines its location, geography, history, local life and practical points f…

Lahore — Capital of Punjab and Cultural Heart of Pakistan Lahore Lahore is Pakistan's second-largest city and the capital of Punjab, famed for Mughal monuments, gardens, lively arts and cuisine, and a long history as a regional political and cul…

Lahore Division (former administrative division of Punjab, Pakistan) Lahore Division Lahore Division was a former administrative tier centered on Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan. It grouped multiple districts, coordinated provincial administration and services, and was…

Lahti, Finland — city of lakes, sports and culture Lahti Lahti is a regional Finnish city known for winter sports, concert venues, industry and lakeside setting in the Päijänne Tavastia region.

Laigné (Mayenne, France) Laigné Laigné was a small rural commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, northwest France; it had 674 inhabitants in 1999 and was merged into the new commune Prée-d'Anjou on 1 January 2018.

Laigny — commune in the Aisne department of northern France Laigny Laigny is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically in Picardie and now part of Hauts-de-France. Rural in character, it features local administration, agricultur…

Laihia: Finnish municipality in Ostrobothnia Laihia Laihia is a predominantly Finnish-speaking municipality in western Finland, known for rural character, agriculture, small industry and a national reputation for thrift. Neighbors i…

Lainsecq: a rural commune of Yonne in central France Lainsecq Lainsecq is a small rural commune in the Yonne department, part of the historic Burgundy area in central France. The article covers location, administration, landscape, history, ec…

Lairière (Aude) — small commune in Occitanie, southern France Lairière Lairière is a very small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, and practical…