Municipalities

Lannion (Brittany, France) Lannion Lannion is a subprefecture in Brittany's Côtes-d'Armor, noted for its medieval centre, riverside quays, and a modern telecommunications and research economy alongside Breton cultur…

Lansdale, Pennsylvania Lansdale is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, northwest of Philadelphia. A suburban commercial and commuter community, it had a population of 16,269 at the 2010 census.

Lansing, Iowa Lansing is a small Mississippi River city in northeastern Iowa known for its riverfront, scenic bluffs, outdoor recreation and small-town historic character.

Lansing, Kansas Lansing is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, on the west bank of the Missouri River near the Kansas–Missouri border; it is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area and hosts t…

Lansing, Michigan — State Capital and Regional Center Lansing, Michigan Concise overview of Lansing, Michigan: the state capital located in the central Lower Peninsula, its geography, history, economy, cultural sites, and notable distinctions.

Lantages Lantages is a small rural commune in the Aube department of north-central France. The article summarizes its location, character, governance, history and local features relevant to…

Lantana, Florida A small coastal town in Palm Beach County, Florida, noted for its beaches, waterfront parks, neighborhood character and place within the South Florida metropolitan area.

Lantenay (Ain) — commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France Lantenay, Ain Lantenay is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and role within France's commu…

Lantheuil — former commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Lantheuil Lantheuil was a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. In 2017 it merged into the new commune Ponts sur Seulles as part of local administrative reor…

Lanton (Gironde) Lanton, Gironde Lanton is a coastal commune on the Arcachon Bay in the Gironde department of southwestern France, known for its maritime landscape, oyster cultivation, beaches and pine-wood surrou…

Lantosque — a hilltop commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Lantosque Lantosque is a small hilltop commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in southern France, noted for its medieval streets, mountain setting and links…

Laon: hilltop city and administrative capital in northern France Laon Laon is a historic hilltop commune in northern France, prefecture of the Aisne department; known for its early Gothic cathedral, medieval ramparts and role as a regional administra…

Lapalisse — commune in Allier, central France Lapalisse Lapalisse is a historic commune in the Allier department of central France, known for its château, association with Marshal Jacques de La Palice, and local cultural heritage.

Lapoutroie, commune in Haut-Rhin (Grand Est), France Lapoutroie Lapoutroie is a mountain commune in the Munster valley of Haut-Rhin, Grand Est (Alsace). Known for traditional houses, pastoral landscapes, hiking and access to the Ballons des Vos…

Lapouyade (Gironde, France) Lapouyade Lapouyade is a small commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. This article describes its location, administration, landscape, history and loc…

Lappajärvi: Finnish municipality and crater lake community Lappajärvi Lappajärvi is a small municipality in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland, known for its meteorite crater lake, rural character, and local services. Population around 3,300 (2014).

Lappeenranta: City on Lake Saimaa in South Karelia, Finland Lappeenranta Lappeenranta is a regional centre in South Karelia on Lake Saimaa known for its fortress, university, lake tourism and cross-border location near Russia.

Lappion — a rural commune in Aisne, northern France Lappion Lappion is a small rural commune in the Aisne department, formerly in Picardie, in northern France. This entry summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, economy…

Laprade (Aude): small commune in Occitanie, France Laprade, Aude Laprade is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France, home to about 95 inhabitants (2017). This entry summarizes its geography, administration, h…

Laprugne — Commune in Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Laprugne Laprugne is a small commune in the Allier department of central France, noted for its rural landscapes, traditional architecture and local agricultural economy within the Auvergne-…

Lapu-Lapu City (Cebu, Philippines) Lapu-Lapu City A highly urbanized city on Mactan Island near Cebu mainland, home to the Mactan–Cebu International Airport, Mactan Shrine, and a mixed economy of tourism, maritime industry and com…

Lapua — town in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland Lapua Lapua is a regional town in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland, known for its cartridge-manufacturing heritage, riverside setting on the Lapua River, local services and a mix of indust…

Lapugnoy — commune in Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France (northern France) Lapugnoy Lapugnoy is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, formerly part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Rural and residential, it lies near Béthune in northern France with local h…

Larchamp, Mayenne: small commune in Pays de la Loire Larchamp, Mayenne Larchamp is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department, Pays de la Loire, northwest France. It had about 1,017 residents in 1999 and is typical of the region's agricultural la…

Larchwood, Iowa Larchwood is a small city in Lyon County in northwestern Iowa, United States. It is a rural community with agricultural roots, local services, and a history tied to late‑19th centu…

Laredo, Missouri — small city in Grundy County Laredo, Missouri Laredo is a small city in Grundy County, Missouri, United States. This article summarizes its location, character, local economy, history, and community life, with census context a…

Largentière: historic subprefecture and medieval town in Ardèche Largentière Largentière is a small subprefecture in Ardèche, southeastern France, known for its medieval centre, historic silver-mining connections, and role as a local administrative and cult…

Largest cities in Southern California Overview of the most populous cities in Southern California: regional definition, growth history, economic and cultural roles, and a representative list of major municipalities.

Largitzen (Haut-Rhin, France) Largitzen Largitzen is a small commune in Haut-Rhin, eastern France, in the historic Alsace region. Noted for its late-18th-century church (1788), it exemplifies rural communal life, agricul…

Largo, Florida — City profile and local overview Largo, Florida Largo is a mid-sized city on the Pinellas Peninsula in West‑Central Florida, known for parks, botanical gardens, cultural sites, suburban neighborhoods and proximity to Tampa Bay b…

Larissa (Thessaly, Greece) Larissa Larissa is the principal city of Thessaly in central Greece, situated on the Thessaly plain by the Pineios River. It has ancient origins, notable archaeological remains, a universi…

Larkana — city and district capital in Sindh, Pakistan Larkana Larkana is a regional city and administrative centre in Sindh, Pakistan, known for its agricultural hinterland, connections to the Bhutto political family and proximity to Indus Va…

Larkana Taluka: administrative subdivision of Larkana District, Sindh Larkana Taluka Overview of Larkana Taluka, its administration, geography, history, economy and notable places in Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan.

Larkspur, California — small city in Marin County Larkspur, California Larkspur is a small city in Marin County, California, United States. A residential and ferry-linked community in the North Bay, it had 11,926 residents at the 2010 census and lies…

Laroin — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Laroin Laroin is a small French commune near Pau in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, combining rural roots with suburban links to nearby urban centres and access…

Larrau — mountain commune in the French Basque Country Larrau Larrau is a small, mountainous commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for high pastures, Basque culture, and access to Pic d'Orhy and transhum…

Larressore: a commune of the French Basque Country Larressore Larressore is a rural commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in the French Basque Country, known for Basque architecture, agriculture, local festivals and its links with nearby towns and…

Laruns — commune in the Ossau Valley of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Laruns Laruns is a mountain commune in southwestern France, located in the Ossau valley of the Pyrenees. It serves as a base for hiking, pastoral traditions, mountain lakes and seasonal o…

Laruscade, commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Laruscade Laruscade is a rural commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative status, geography, history, economy, local sight…

Las Animas County, Colorado Rural county in southeastern Colorado, largest by area in the state, with county seat Trinidad; known for prairie, foothills, Santa Fe Trail history, ranching, mining heritage and…

Las Condes Las Condes is an affluent commune in the northeastern sector of Santiago, Chile, known for its finance district, commercial centers and high-rise residential neighborhoods.

Las Cruces, New Mexico — overview, history and key facts Las Cruces, New Mexico Las Cruces is the second-largest city in New Mexico, a regional hub in the Mesilla Valley with about 90,000 residents, home to New Mexico State University and noted for its desert…

Las Lomas, California Las Lomas is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place in Monterey County, California, with a 2010 population of 3,034. It is part of the agricultural Central Co…

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria — city, port and cultural capital of Gran Canaria Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a major Atlantic port and cultural centre in the Canary Islands, co-capital of the autonomous community, known for its historic Vegueta quarter, Las C…

Las Terrenas — coastal town on the Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic Las Terrenas Las Terrenas is a coastal municipality on the Samaná Peninsula known for beaches, tourism, a mixed local and expatriate community, and access to whale watching and rainforest attra…

Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas Las Vegas is a major city in southern Nevada, noted for its casinos, entertainment, conventions and desert setting. It is the largest city in Nevada and the county seat of Clark Co…

Las Vegas, New Mexico A historic city in San Miguel County, New Mexico, known for its preserved 19th‑century architecture, university presence, and role as a regional cultural and transportation hub.

LaSalle, Illinois: a river city in the Illinois Valley LaSalle, Illinois LaSalle, Illinois, is a riverside city in LaSalle County that grew during the 19th-century canal era. Known for its industrial heritage, historic downtown, river recreation and acc…