Municipalities

Leforest (Pas-de-Calais) — commune in northern France Leforest Leforest is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. Historically linked to regional rural and industrial patterns, its name recalls a wooded origin within the…

Lège-Cap-Ferret Coastal commune on the Cap Ferret peninsula in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, known for oyster farming, beaches, a 19th-century lighthouse and a mix of Atlantic surf and sheltered ba…

Leggia (former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland) Leggia Leggia was a small Italian‑speaking former municipality in the Moesa district of Graubünden, Switzerland. It merged with Verdabbio into the municipality of Grono on 1 January 2017.

Léglise (municipality in Belgian Luxembourg) Léglise Léglise is a French-speaking municipality in the Walloon province of Luxembourg, Belgium. It is a rural community known for its forests, local heritage and small population; coordi…

Legnica — city in Lower Silesia, Poland Legnica Legnica is a historic city in Lower Silesia, Poland, on the Kaczawa (Katzbach) river. It has medieval roots, over 100,000 residents and landmarks such as Piast Castle and a medieva…

Lehaucourt — small commune in Aisne, northern France Lehaucourt Lehaucourt is a rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France (formerly Picardie). This article summarizes its geography, history, administration, community life and not…

Lehmrade — municipality in Herzogtum Lauenburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Lehmrade Lehmrade is a small municipality in the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg in northern Germany's state of Schleswig-Holstein. This article summarizes its location, character, governan…

Lehri, Balochistan Lehri is a town and union council in Sibi District of Balochistan, Pakistan. This article describes its location, governance, environment, economy, and local significance within th…

Lei (Sardinia) — town and comune in Nuoro Province Lei, Sardinia Lei (Lèi) is a small comune in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. It covers 19.11 km², sits at 456 m elevation and had about 499 residents in 2018. Overview of geography, hist…

Leibstadt — municipality in Zurzach district, Aargau, Switzerland Leibstadt Leibstadt is a small riverside municipality in the Zurzach district of the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, notable for its rural setting and the nearby Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant…

Leicester Leicester is a city in the East Midlands of England and the county town of Leicestershire, known for its multicultural population, universities, historic sites and modern economic…

Leiden: Dutch university city in South Holland Leiden Leiden is a historic city in South Holland, the Netherlands, known for its centuries-old university, canals, museums, and scientific institutions. Population about 120,000; rich in…

Leighton, Iowa Leighton is a small city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. A rural community with agricultural roots, it functions as a local service and residential center near the county s…

Leimbach, Aargau Leimbach is a small municipality in the district of Kulm in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. Overview of its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and distinction…

Leimbach (Haut‑Rhin) Leimbach, Haut-Rhin Leimbach is a small commune in the Haut‑Rhin department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France, with a rural character shaped by Alsace's geography, history, and local trad…

Leimen, Baden-Württemberg Leimen is a town in the Rhein-Neckar district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Located in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan area, it is known for its local industry, community life and r…

Leimiswil: former municipality in Oberaargau, canton of Bern Leimiswil Leimiswil was a small German-speaking municipality in Oberaargau, canton Bern, Switzerland. It merged with Kleindietwil into Madiswil on 1 January 2011 during a municipal consolida…

Leissigen — lakeside municipality in Interlaken-Oberhasli, Canton of Bern Leissigen Leissigen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Located on Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland, it is noted for scenic views, hik…

Leitchfield, Kentucky: County Seat of Grayson County Leitchfield, Kentucky Leitchfield is the county seat of Grayson County in Kentucky, USA. This article outlines its setting, history, civic role, economy, services, culture and transportation.

Lekeberg Municipality Lekeberg Municipality in Örebro County, central Sweden. Seat in Fjugesta. Rural municipality with local government duties, mixed economy, nature, and cultural heritage.

Lékoumou Department, Republic of the Congo Lékoumou Department Lékoumou is a southern department of the Republic of the Congo with its capital at Sibiti. It is largely rural, divided into four districts, and characterized by forest–savanna lan…

Leksand — locality in Dalarna, Sweden Leksand Leksand is a small town on Lake Siljan in Dalarna, Sweden. It is the seat of Leksand Municipality and known for traditional Dalarna culture, outdoor recreation, local food producti…

Leksand Municipality — overview, geography, culture and attractions Leksand Municipality Leksand Municipality in Dalarna County, central Sweden: an overview of its position by Lake Siljan, landscape and nature, cultural traditions, local economy, governance and places…

Leland Grove, Illinois — Incorporated City and Municipal Classification Leland Grove, Illinois Profile of Leland Grove, Illinois, an incorporated city under state law. Explore its municipal government, legal classification, and how it appears in Illinois and federal records.

Leland, Iowa Leland is a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its setting, typical features of communities like Leland, historical origins, local life, and distinctions…

Leland, Mississippi Small city in the Mississippi Delta, located in Washington County; agricultural center with Delta cultural ties and a local community shaped by farming and history.

Lélex — Mountain commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Lélex Lélex is a small mountain commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France, known for winter sports, outdoor recreation in the Jura, and proximity to the Swiss…

Lelystad — planned city and capital of Flevoland, Netherlands Lelystad Lelystad is a planned city in the central Netherlands and the capital of Flevoland, created on land reclaimed from the former Zuiderzee. It has around 71,000 residents and notable…

Lembeye — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Lembeye Lembeye is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, with historic Béarnais roots, agricultural economy, and local cultural traditions.

Lemé — Commune in Aisne, Hauts-de-France Lemé Lemé is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, formerly part of Picardie. It is a local administrative unit with agricultural surroundings and community…

Lème — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Lème Lème is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in southwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape and local Béarnese heritage…

Lemgo (historic town in Lippe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) Lemgo Lemgo is a historic town in the Lippe district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its well-preserved medieval center, half-timbered houses, educational institutions and…

Lemi — municipality in South Karelia, Finland Lemi Lemi is a small rural municipality in South Karelia, southeastern Finland. It is known for its forested and lake-dotted landscape, local services, and close ties to neighboring mun…

Lemoore, California Lemoore is a small city in Kings County, California, in the southern San Joaquin Valley. It is known for agriculture, a nearby naval air station, and a diverse, growing community.

Lempire — commune in Aisne, northern France Lempire Lempire is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, landscape, history, economy and…

Lénault Former small commune in the Calvados department of former Basse-Normandie, northwest France; merged into the new commune Condé-en-Normandie on 1 January 2016 during local territori…

Lenax: a rural commune in Allier, central France Lenax Lenax is a small French commune in the Allier department of central France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, history, economy, landmarks and transport connectio…

Lendelede, West Flanders — overview and facts Lendelede Lendelede is a small Dutch-speaking municipality in West Flanders, Belgium. Overview includes location, population note, geography, local features, transport links and historical c…

Lenexa, Kansas Suburban city in Johnson County, Kansas, part of the Kansas City metro area. Known for early Garmin origins, regional corporate offices, and a 2010 population of about 48,190.

Lengnau, Aargau Lengnau is a municipality in the Zurzach district of the canton of Aargau in northern Switzerland. It has rural origins, local industry and regional transport links; not to be conf…

Lengnau, Bern — municipality in the Biel/Bienne district Lengnau, Berne Lengnau is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It lies near the bilingual city of Biel/Bienne and functions as a small res…

Lengwil — municipality in Kreuzlingen district, Thurgau, Switzerland Lengwil Lengwil is a small Swiss municipality in the Kreuzlingen district of Thurgau. This article summarizes its setting, history, administration, economy, transport links and local cultu…

Lenham, Kent — village and civil parish Lenham Lenham is a village and civil parish in Kent, England, with a historic centre on the North Downs. This article summarizes its location, history, notable features, community life an…

Lenk (Lenk im Simmental) — Swiss alpine municipality Lenk Lenk (Lenk im Simmental) is a municipality in the Simmental valley, canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is known for mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, alpine farming and traditiona…

Lennik, Flemish Brabant (Belgium) Lennik Lennik is a rural municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium, known for its villages in the Pajottenland, historic Gaasbeek Castle, agricultural landscape and local cultural traditio…

Lennox, South Dakota Lennox is a small city in Lincoln County, southeastern South Dakota. Founded in the late 19th century, it serves as a local center for schools, community life and ties to the nearb…

Lenox, Iowa Lenox is a small city in Taylor County in southwestern Iowa, United States. It is a rural community with local schools, agriculture-based economy, small businesses, and a close-kni…

Lenox, Massachusetts — Berkshires town of arts, history, and seasonal tourism Lenox, Massachusetts Lenox is a small town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, celebrated for Tanglewood, The Mount (Edith Wharton’s home), cultural institutions, Gilded Age estates, and outdoor recrea…