Municipalities

Loriol-du-Comtat Loriol-du-Comtat is a small commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France. It had 1,871 inhabitants in 1999 and combines rural agriculture, local services and Pr…

Lormont (Gironde) — Riverside commune on the Garonne near Bordeaux Lormont Lormont is a riverside commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A suburb of Bordeaux, it combines historical origins, urban housing, river industry and rece…

Lörrach — town in southwest Germany near France and Switzerland Lörrach Lörrach is a town in southwest Germany, seat of the Lörrach district in Baden-Württemberg. This article outlines its location in the Wiese valley, administrative role, history, eco…

Lorsch: town, abbey and Carolingian heritage in Hesse Lorsch Lorsch is a small town in Hesse, Germany, renowned for a Carolingian Benedictine abbey, its preserved gatehall and the Lorsch Codex; the abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage site and r…

Lorscheid — village in the Ruwer municipality near Trier Lorscheid Lorscheid is a small village in the Ruwer municipality near Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, known for Roman-era routes, nearby archaeological sites and medieval documentary m…

Lorüns — Municipality in Bludenz District, Vorarlberg, Austria Lorüns Lorüns is a small municipality in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, western Austria. It is an Alpine community with a rural character, local services, and access to mountain land…

Los Alamitos, California: overview, history, and local features Los Alamitos, California Los Alamitos is a small incorporated city in northwestern Orange County, California, known for its suburban character, military training base, and the Los Alamitos Race Course.

Los Alamos County, New Mexico Small county in northern New Mexico centered on the town of Los Alamos; site of Los Alamos National Laboratory and the World War II Manhattan Project, with a highly educated popula…

Los Alamos, New Mexico Los Alamos is a town on the Pajarito Plateau in New Mexico, known for the Los Alamos National Laboratory, its Manhattan Project origins, high-tech economy, and nearby natural and c…

Los Altos, California Los Altos is an affluent residential city on the San Francisco Peninsula in Santa Clara County, known for a compact downtown, tree-lined neighborhoods, ties to Silicon Valley, and…

Los Angeles Los Angeles is a major coastal city in Southern California, a global center of film, culture and trade. It is California's largest city, noted for its diversity, creative industrie…

Los Gatos, California: overview, history, economy and community Los Gatos, California Los Gatos is a small town in Santa Clara County in California's Bay Area, on the western edge of Silicon Valley. Known for a historic downtown, hillside neighborhoods and a mix of…

Los Lunas, New Mexico Los Lunas is a village in Valencia County, New Mexico. It is the county seat and part of the Albuquerque metropolitan area, known for its agricultural roots, Hispanic heritage, and…

Los Mochis — city and regional hub in northern Sinaloa, Mexico Los Mochis Los Mochis is a coastal city in northern Sinaloa, Mexico, known as an agricultural and transport hub and the western terminus of the Copper Canyon railway. Population was 231,977 i…

Los Santos Province (Panama) Los Santos Province Los Santos is a province on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula. Its capital Las Tablas is famous for carnival. The region is a cultural heartland known for folklore, pollera dress, ranching…

Losone, Ticino — Municipality near Locarno, Switzerland Losone Losone is an Italian‑speaking municipality in the Locarno district of the canton of Ticino, southern Switzerland. It combines suburban living, light industry, and a mild lakeside c…

Losser (municipality in Overijssel, Netherlands) Losser Losser is a rural municipality and village in Overijssel, Netherlands, in the Twente region on the German border. It includes De Lutte and Overdinkel and is known for the Tankenber…

Lost River, Idaho A small rural city in Custer County, Idaho, with 68 residents at the 2010 census; known for its proximity to the Lost River Range and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Lostallo — municipality in the Moesa district, Graubünden Lostallo Lostallo is a small municipality in the Moesa Valley of the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It combines mountain scenery, agricultural traditions and local services in an Italia…

Lostorf — Municipality in Gösgen District, Canton of Solothurn Lostorf Lostorf is a Swiss municipality in the district of Gösgen, canton of Solothurn. This article summarizes its geography, history, governance, economy, and local features.

Lottinghen: a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France Lottinghen Lottinghen is a rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The article summarizes its location, administration, hist…

Lottstetten — German municipality bordering the Swiss cantons of Schaffhausen and Zurich Lottstetten Lottstetten is a small municipality in the Waldshut district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, notable for its border position adjoining the Swiss cantons of Schaffhausen and Zurich a…

Lotzorai, Sardinia — coastal town and comune in Nuoro province Lotzorai Lotzorai is a small coastal town and comune in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. It lies near the Gulf of Orosei and combines seaside tourism with local fishing and agricultu…

Lotzwil — municipality in the Oberaargau district, Canton of Bern Lotzwil Lotzwil is a German-speaking Swiss municipality in the Oberaargau district of Canton Bern. It combines rural surroundings with small industry and commuter links to nearby towns suc…

Louailles: a rural commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire Louailles Louailles is a small commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, known for its rural character, local administration, and ties to regional hi…

Louâtre — a rural commune in the Aisne department, northern France Louâtre Louâtre is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, formerly in Picardy. Typical of the region, it features agricultural land, a village core and local mun…

Loubens (Gironde), a rural commune in southwestern France Loubens, Gironde Loubens is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, notable for its local administration, agricultural landscape and traditional…

Loubieng: a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Loubieng Loubieng is a small French commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This article summarizes its setting, administration, history, culture, and local ec…

Loucelles Loucelles is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape, historic church, and place within the region's…

Louchats — a rural commune in Gironde, southwestern France Louchats Louchats is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, historically in Aquitaine and now part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is characterized by rural…

Louches (commune in Pas-de-Calais) Louches Louches is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article outlines its location, administration, historical background, economy and local features…

Louchy-Montfand Louchy-Montfand is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France, notable as a local administrative unit within the French commune system and typical of the regi…

Loudéac — commune in Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France Loudéac Loudéac is an inland town and commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, western France. It serves as a local market and service centre with rural surroundings and Breton…

Loué — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Loué Loué is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, known for agriculture and a local tradition of poultry production.

Louhossoa: a small Basque commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques Louhossoa Louhossoa (Basque: Luhuso) is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, in the French Basque area, known for traditional Basque architect…

Louisa, Kentucky — Overview, History, and Local Features Louisa, Kentucky Louisa is a small city in eastern Kentucky and the county seat of Lawrence County. This article summarizes its location, development, local institutions, economy, and notable aspec…

Louisa, Virginia: County Seat and Local Center in Central Virginia Louisa, Virginia Louisa, Virginia is the county seat of Louisa County and a small central Virginia town that serves as a hub for local government, services, commerce and community life, with road c…

Louisville, Georgia — former state capital and Jefferson County seat Louisville, Georgia Louisville, a small city in Jefferson County, Georgia, is a former state capital known for its antebellum architecture, historic district, and role as a rural county seat with a mo…

Louisville, Illinois Louisville is a small village in Clay County, Illinois, serving as the county seat and local administrative, commercial, and cultural center for the surrounding rural region.

Louisville, Kentucky: Riverport City, Cultural Hub, and Home of the Kentucky Derby Louisville, Kentucky Louisville, on the Ohio River, is Kentucky's largest city. Founded in 1778, it is known for the Kentucky Derby, historic river trade, diverse neighborhoods, cultural institutions,…

Loupeigne — commune in Aisne, northern France Loupeigne Loupeigne is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. The article summarizes its location, administration, history, economy,…

Loupes (commune in Gironde, France) Loupes Loupes is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France. This article outlines its setting, administrative status, local life, history, and notable distinc…

Loupfougères: a small commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire Loupfougères Loupfougères is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwestern France. This article summarizes its location, character, administration and local…

Loupia — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Loupia Loupia is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France. It had about 240 inhabitants in 2017 and is characterised by agriculture, historic buildings…

Loupiac-de-la-Réole (Gironde, France) Loupiac-de-la-Réole Loupiac-de-la-Réole is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, notable for its agricultural landscape, proximity to La Réole and…

Lourdes: pilgrimage town in the foothills of the Pyrenees Lourdes Lourdes is a town in the Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie (France) known for 1858 Marian apparitions, the Sanctuary and grotto, large-scale pilgrimages, and a tourism-based local economy…

Lourenties (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Lourenties Lourenties is a rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, typical of small Béarn villages with agricultural roots, local traditions, and proximit…

Lourmarin — village in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France Lourmarin Lourmarin is a small Provençal commune in Vaucluse, noted for its Renaissance castle, narrow streets, weekly market and cultural life amid the Luberon hills of southern France.