Municipalities

Audenge (Gironde) — coastal commune on Arcachon Bay Audenge Audenge is a coastal commune in Gironde on the eastern shore of the Bassin d'Arcachon, southwestern France. Noted for oyster farming, tidal marshes, pine landscapes and outdoor rec…

Audes — Commune in Allier, Central France Audes Audes is a small French commune in the Allier department, central France. This article describes its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and local life.

Audignicourt — commune in Aisne, northern France Audignicourt Audignicourt is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, econo…

Audigny — commune in Aisne, northern France Audigny Audigny is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France. Overview of its location, administration, landscape, history, local life and notable features.

Audincthun — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Audincthun Audincthun is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, geography, history, economy and local featur…

Audinghen — coastal commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Audinghen Audinghen is a small coastal commune on the Cap Gris-Nez in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, known for its dramatic cliffs, wartime fortifications and views across…

Audrehem (commune in Pas-de-Calais, France) Audrehem Audrehem is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, historically linked to Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This article summarizes its location, features, his…

Audresselles, a coastal village in Pas-de-Calais Audresselles Audresselles is a small fishing commune on the Côte d'Opale in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, noted for pebble beaches, traditional boats, maritime heritage and views toward Engla…

Audrieu — commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Audrieu Audrieu is a rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, noted for its historic château, agricultural landscape and local traditions shaped by centuries of Norman…

Audruicq — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Audruicq Audruicq is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France, known as a local market town with agricultural surroundings, modest industry and regional…

Audubon Park, Kentucky Small residential city in Jefferson County near Louisville, named for John James Audubon; notable for its neighborhood character, tree-lined streets and small population (1,545 at…

Audubon, Iowa Small county-seat city in Audubon County, Iowa. Rural service center with 19th-century roots, agricultural economy, local government functions, historic downtown and outdoor recrea…

Auenstein, Aargau: Swiss municipality near Lenzburg Auenstein, Aargau Auenstein is a small municipality in the district of Brugg, canton Aargau, Switzerland, known for its riverside setting, a medieval castle landmark and proximity to Lenzburg.

Auga, commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques Auga Auga is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for its rural landscape, local traditions, and place within the historic Béarn cultural…

Auggen — Municipality in Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Auggen Auggen is a wine-growing municipality in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany, close to the French border. Known for vineyards, mild clima…

Augsburg: Roman foundation, Renaissance wealth and Reformation landmark Augsburg Augsburg is a historic Bavarian city founded in Roman times, known for Renaissance banking families, the Augsburg Confession, industrial culture and a distinctive water-management…

Augst — Swiss municipality and site of the Roman city Augusta Raurica Augst Augst is a small municipality in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, best known for the nearby Roman settlement Augusta Raurica and its archaeological park, museum and theatre.

Augusta, Arkansas — small city and county seat Augusta, Arkansas Augusta is a small city in eastern Arkansas and the county seat of Woodruff County. Located near the White River, it functions as a local hub for agriculture, government, education…

Augusta, Georgia: overview, history, and notable features Augusta, Georgia Augusta, Georgia is a consolidated city–county on the Savannah River known for the Masters golf tournament, historic neighborhoods, medical and military institutions, and a long co…

Augusta, Illinois Augusta is a small village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States, known as a rural residential and agricultural community with 19th-century origins and local civic life.

Augusta, Kansas Augusta is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. This article covers its location, demographics, history, economy, community life, and notable features.

Augusta, Kentucky Augusta is a small Ohio River city in Bracken County, Kentucky, known for its riverfront setting, 19th‑century character, and local cultural events. It serves as a regional service…

Augusta, Maine — State Capital on the Kennebec River Augusta, Maine Augusta is the capital of Maine, situated on the Kennebec River. Home to the State House, historic Fort Western, government services and about 18,560 residents, it blends civic, cu…

Augy, Yonne Augy is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and typical communal administration.

Auhausen: Bavarian municipality and birthplace of the Protestant Union Auhausen Auhausen is a small municipality in the Donau-Ries district of Bavaria, Germany, notable as the site where the Protestant Union (Union of Auhausen) was formed in 1608.

Aulendorf, town in the Ravensburg district of Baden-Württemberg Aulendorf Aulendorf is a small Upper Swabian town in the Ravensburg district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves as a local service and transport hub and retains a compact historic cent…

Aulnay-sous-Bois — suburb of Paris in Seine-Saint-Denis Aulnay-sous-Bois Aulnay-sous-Bois is a populous northeastern suburb of Paris in Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France. It is known for its diverse population, transport links, local industry and its rol…

Aulnois-sous-Laon Aulnois-sous-Laon is a small French commune near Laon in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie and now within Hauts-de-France, known for its rural landscape and local…

Aumâtre — small commune in the Somme department, northern France Aumâtre Aumâtre is a small rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France. This article summarizes its location, governance, landscape, history, population and local character.

Aumerval Aumerval is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, historically part of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais area and now within Hauts-de-France.

Aumont, Somme Aumont is a small rural commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France in northern France, noted for its agricultural character and small population (138 in 2006).

Aunat — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Aunat Aunat is a tiny rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, noted for its small population and role within the French commune system.

Aunay-sur-Odon Aunay-sur-Odon is a riverside locality in Calvados, Normandy. Formerly an independent commune, it was merged into Les Monts d'Aunay in 2017 and is known for its market-town role an…

Auquainville Auquainville was a small commune in Calvados, Normandy, merged into Livarot-Pays-d'Auge in 2016. This article summarizes its geography, history, local character and administrative…

Aura, Finland: small municipality in Southwest Finland Aura, Finland Aura is a small Finnish municipality in Southwest Finland, established in 1917. It is largely Finnish-speaking and lies near Turku with a rural character and close ties to regional…

Aurangabad (India) Aurangabad Aurangabad is a place-name used for several Indian cities and districts. This article summarizes the main Aurangabads, their history, landmarks, languages, industry and distinguish…

Aurangabad Division (Marathwada) — administrative region of Maharashtra Aurangabad division Aurangabad Division, also called Marathwada, is one of six administrative divisions of Maharashtra, India. It comprises eight districts, has historical ties to Hyderabad State, and…

Aure-sur-Mer Aure sur Mer Aure-sur-Mer is a coastal commune in Calvados, Normandy, established in 2017 from Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes and Russy; known for its coastline, wartime heritage and rural economy.

Aureille (commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence, France) Aureille Aureille is a small Provençal commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, southern France, noted for its rural landscape, Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Alpilles hills. Population c.1…

Aurel (Vaucluse): a small commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Aurel, Vaucluse Aurel is a small rural commune in the Vaucluse department of southeastern France. This article outlines its setting, characteristics, historical context, local economy and civic ro…

Aurelia, Iowa Aurelia is a small city in Cherokee County in northwestern Iowa, United States, characterized by its agricultural setting, community institutions, and local history tied to rural d…

Auressio — village of Ticino, Switzerland Auressio Auressio is a small village in the Onsernone area of the Locarno district, canton Ticino. Once an independent municipality, it merged with Berzona and Loco in 2001 to form the muni…

Auriac (Aude): small commune in Occitanie, southern France Auriac, Aude Auriac is a very small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. It had 43 inhabitants in 2017 and exemplifies the region's rural communes, history, and local l…

Auriac, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Auriac is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Overview of its geography, history, administration, economy and local f…

Auribeau-sur-Siagne — commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Auribeau-sur-Siagne Auribeau-sur-Siagne is a small French commune in Alpes-Maritimes, located on the Siagne river inland from the Côte d'Azur. Known for its hilltop village, Provençal character and pr…

Aurich: Town and District Capital in East Frisia, Lower Saxony Aurich Aurich is a historic town in East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the administrative center of the district of Aurich and the region's second largest town by population and ar…

Aurigeno — village and former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Aurigeno Aurigeno is a small mountain village in Vallemaggia, canton Ticino, southern Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it merged into Maggia in 2004 and retains traditiona…

Aurillac — Prefecture of Cantal in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Aurillac Aurillac is the prefecture of Cantal in south-central France. This article summarizes its geography, history, culture, economy, transport links and notable landmarks and events.