Municipalities

Loiron (Mayenne) — former commune in northwestern France Loiron Loiron was a small rural commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire. It had about 1,273 inhabitants in 1999 and was merged into the new commune Loiron-Ruillé on 1 January 2016.

Loiron-Ruillé Loiron-Ruillé is a commune in the Mayenne department, Pays de la Loire, France. Formed in 2016 by merging Loiron and Ruillé-le-Gravelais, it had 2,667 inhabitants in 2017 and is la…

Loison-sous-Lens — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Loison-sous-Lens Loison-sous-Lens is a commune near Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, history, local features, economy and transport lin…

Lokeren, East Flanders, Belgium Lokeren Lokeren is a town and municipality in East Flanders, Belgium. It has medieval origins, local industry and transport links, cultural sites, and a community life anchored by markets…

Lolol — Chilean commune in Colchagua Province Lolol Lolol is a small rural commune in Colchagua Province, O'Higgins Region of Chile, known for its preserved colonial streets, agricultural surroundings and cultural traditions; founde…

Lom, Norway: municipality of mountains, culture and national parks Lom, Norway Lom is a mountainous municipality in central Norway's Gudbrandsdal region, known for historic Lom Stave Church, access to Jotunheimen and high peaks, traditional farming and mounta…

Loma de Cabrera — municipality in Dajabón Province, Dominican Republic Loma de Cabrera Loma de Cabrera is a town and municipal seat in northwestern Dominican Republic, near the Haitian border. This article summarizes its location, history, economy, administration and…

Loma Linda: San Bernardino County city centered on healthcare, education, and community life Loma Linda, California Loma Linda, a city in San Bernardino County, California, known for prominent healthcare and educational institutions, residential neighborhoods, parks, and active community service…

Lombard, Illinois — The Lilac Village of Chicago's Western Suburbs Lombard, Illinois Lombard is a suburban village in DuPage County, Illinois, known for Lilacia Park, an annual lilac festival, parkland, a compact downtown, commuter rail access and a mix of resident…

Lombia — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Lombia Overview of Lombia, a small rural commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, covering geography, history, administration, economy, transport and sources for further research.

Lombron (Sarthe, Pays de la Loire) Lombron Lombron is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy,…

Lomma (Skåne, Sweden) Lomma Lomma is a coastal urban locality in southern Sweden, the seat of Lomma Municipality in Skåne. Known for its harbour, sandy beaches, and industrial history in brick and cement prod…

Lomma Municipality (Lomma kommun) Lomma Municipality Coastal municipality in Skåne County, southern Sweden, centered on the town of Lomma; known for seaside communities, historic brickmaking, commuter links to Lund and Malmö, and coa…

Lommel — municipality in Flemish Limburg, Belgium Lommel Lommel is a Flemish municipality in Belgian Limburg, noted for its sandy heathlands (the Lommel Sahara), cross-border location near the Netherlands, and mixed agriculture and indus…

Lommis (Thurgau) — municipality in Switzerland Lommis Lommis is a German-speaking municipality in the Münchwilen district of the canton of Thurgau, northeastern Switzerland. It combines rural landscape, local services, and links to re…

Lommiswil: Municipality in Lebern, Canton of Solothurn Lommiswil Lommiswil is a German-speaking municipality in the Lebern district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. It is a small rural community with agriculture, woodland and commuter ti…

Lompnas — a small commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Lompnas Lompnas is a rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It exemplifies small‑scale local government, agriculture, and regional l…

Lompnieu — former commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Lompnieu Lompnieu was a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France. In 2019 it merged into Valromey-sur-Séran; it is known for pastoral landscapes, small hamlets and local…

Lompoc, California Lompoc is a city on California's Central Coast in Santa Barbara County, known for agriculture, nearby Vandenberg Space Force Base, restored Spanish missions, and a small-city arts…

Lonay (Vaud) — Swiss municipality in the district of Morges Lonay Lonay is a small French-speaking municipality in the Morges district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its village character, local services and close connections to th…

Lonçon — Commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Lonçon Lonçon is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local administration and co…

Londerzeel — municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium Londerzeel Londerzeel is a semi-rural municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium, north of Brussels. It combines small villages, light industry and agriculture and is known for its local brewer…

London: history, administration, culture and key features London Comprehensive overview of London—its origins by the Romans, governance, economy, landmarks, transport, population and climate. Covers the City of London, Greater London and cultura…

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham East London borough created in 1965, containing Barking and Dagenham. Noted for the interwar Becontree estate, the former Ford plant at Dagenham and the large Barking Riverside reg…

London Borough of Barnet A large and diverse borough in north London, Barnet combines suburban neighbourhoods, green spaces and urban centres and is administered as part of Greater London.

London Borough of Bexley Outer southeast London borough centred on towns such as Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Welling and Erith; formed in 1965. Known for suburban neighbourhoods, riverside areas, parks and commut…

London Borough of Brent Overview of the London Borough of Brent: geography, history, communities, landmarks, transport and contemporary issues in this diverse borough of Greater London.

London Borough of Bromley A large, predominantly suburban borough in southeast Greater London, noted for extensive green spaces, historic towns such as Bromley and Orpington, Biggin Hill aerodrome and a lar…

London Borough of Camden North‑central London borough covering Bloomsbury, Camden Town, Hampstead and King’s Cross; known for markets, universities, museums, music venues and major rail hubs.

London Borough of Croydon A comprehensive overview of the London Borough of Croydon: geography, history, economy, culture, transport and notable features of this large south London borough.

London Borough of Hackney Inner London borough in northeast London noted for cultural diversity, green spaces, creative industries, historic neighbourhoods and ongoing urban change since the late 20th centu…

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Inner London borough in West London noted for riverside neighbourhoods, cultural venues, major football clubs, Westfield and White City regeneration, and high property values.

London Borough of Harrow Comprehensive overview of the London Borough of Harrow: location, history, places, transport, culture, education and governance in northwest Greater London.

London Borough of Havering Outer London borough in east London centered on Romford; suburban and semi-rural with parks, conservation areas, and rail links to central London. Created in 1965, retains several…

London Borough of Hillingdon Westernmost London borough combining suburban towns, Heathrow Airport, large green spaces and varied industry. Home to Brunel University, RAF Northolt heritage, regional parks and…

London Borough of Hounslow Outer West London borough encompassing Hounslow, Brentford, Chiswick and Feltham; known for transport links to Heathrow, the Great West Road and a mix of residential, commercial an…

London Borough of Lambeth A diverse borough in south London known for its riverside cultural institutions, lively neighbourhoods such as Brixton and Clapham, historic sites like Lambeth Palace, and major tr…

London Borough of Lewisham A diverse, mainly residential borough in southeast London noted for parks, cultural institutions (Horniman Museum, Goldsmiths), Deptford's maritime heritage, riverside creeks and o…

London Borough of Merton A suburban borough in southwest London known for Wimbledon, leafy commons, the River Wandle and a mix of residential, retail and cultural districts.

London Borough of Newham East London borough formed from East and West Ham; home to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford regeneration, London City Airport and a diverse, densely populated community.

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames A leafy, historically rich borough in southwest London known for large parks, Kew Gardens, Twickenham Stadium and riverside towns. Formed in 1965, it spans both banks of the River…

London Borough of Southwark Inner London borough south of the Thames, known for cultural institutions, historic riverside settlements, diverse neighbourhoods and ongoing regeneration across areas like Banksid…

London Borough of Sutton Outer London borough in southwest Greater London, formed in 1965. Combines suburban town centres, green spaces and conservation areas, good rail links to central London, and a loca…

London Borough of Tower Hamlets An overview of Tower Hamlets, an inner London borough east of the City of London, covering its geography, history, communities, economy, parks such as Victoria Park, and civic char…

London Borough of Waltham Forest An overview of the London Borough of Waltham Forest: its geography, history, green spaces, culture, transport and notable features including Walthamstow and parts of Epping Forest.

London Borough of Wandsworth Overview of the London Borough of Wandsworth: geography, history, neighbourhoods, transport, economy, parks and notable facts in south-west London.

London boroughs: structure, history and role in Greater London London boroughs An overview of the 33 London boroughs: what they are, how they are governed, their responsibilities, history since 1965, and notable distinctions including the City of London and C…

London County Council Tramways Municipal street tram network created by London County Council in 1899; electrified and expanded through early 20th century and transferred to the London Passenger Transport Board…