Municipalities

Luc-Armau (commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Luc-Armau Luc-Armau is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. Overview of its administration, geography, history, economy, and local life.

Luc-sur-Aude — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Luc-sur-Aude Luc-sur-Aude is a small French commune in the Aude department of Occitanie. Rural, riverside, and historically layered, it had 246 inhabitants in 2017 and exemplifies southern Fren…

Luc-sur-Mer Luc-sur-Mer is a small seaside commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, known for its coastal promenade, 19th-century villas and proximity to the D-Day landing beach…

Lucapa (Angola) Lucapa Lucapa is the capital of Lunda Norte in eastern Angola, known as an administrative centre near diamond-producing areas. Its growth, economy and demographics were shaped by colonial…

Lucarré — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Lucarré Lucarré is a small French commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. This article outlines its setting, administration, history, economy, and what visitors and researchers ma…

Lucca: historic Tuscan city known for its walls and cultural heritage Lucca Lucca is a historic city in Tuscany, Italy, noted for its intact Renaissance walls, Roman and medieval centre, notable churches, towers and as the birthplace of composer Giacomo Pu…

Lucé-sous-Ballon Lucé-sous-Ballon is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for agricultural landscape, local heritage and proximity to the villag…

Luceau — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Luceau Luceau is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, with local administration, historic buildings and predominantly agricultu…

Lucedale, Mississippi Lucedale is the county seat of George County, Mississippi, serving as a regional center for government, commerce, education and services for surrounding rural and agricultural comm…

Lucelle, Haut-Rhin Lucelle is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, known for the ruins of a medieval Cistercian abbey and its location on the Franco–Swiss border within the…

Lucena City — capital of Quezon province, Philippines Lucena City Lucena is a first-class city and the provincial capital of Quezon in the Philippines. It serves as a regional commercial and transport hub with a diverse economy and coastal locati…

Lucens, Vaud — municipality in Broye‑Vully, Switzerland Lucens Lucens is a Swiss municipality in the Broye‑Vully district of the canton of Vaud. Known for its rural character and the 1969 experimental reactor accident, it combines agriculture,…

Lucéram — hilltop commune in Alpes-Maritimes, France Lucéram Lucéram is a small hilltop commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Known for medieval streets, traditional festivals and panoramic views, it is a noted example of t…

Lucerne — Swiss city on Lake Lucerne and cantonal capital Lucerne Lucerne is a historic city in central Switzerland, capital of the Canton of Lucerne. Noted for its preserved medieval centre, lakeside setting, nearby mountains and vibrant cultura…

Lucgarier — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Lucgarier Lucgarier is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This article summarizes its administrative role,…

Luché-Pringé — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Luché-Pringé Luché-Pringé is a rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, notable as a small local administrative unit with agricultural surroundin…

Lucheux Lucheux is a small commune in the Somme department of northern France, formerly part of the Picardie region, with a rural character and a population of around 577 (2012).

Luchsingen: village and former municipality in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland Luchsingen Luchsingen is a village and former municipality in the canton of Glarus, now part of Glarus Süd. Noted for its alpine surroundings and nearby Oberblegisee, it has a history of muni…

Luckau, Brandenburg (Łuków) — historic town in Lower Lusatia Luckau Luckau (Lower Sorbian: Łuków) is a historic town in Brandenburg, Germany, in the Dahme-Spreewald area of Lower Lusatia, known for its medieval centre, regional culture and Napoleon…

Lucknow: history, culture, economy and landmarks Lucknow Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh in northern India, is known for its Nawabi heritage, distinctive cuisine and crafts, important monuments, and a growing role in education, industr…

Lucmau — a commune in Gironde, southwestern France Lucmau Lucmau is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Summary of geography, administration, history, economy, culture and access inf…

Luçon — historic commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France Luçon Luçon is a commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France, noted for its cathedral, episcopal heritage, agricultural hinterland and nearness to coastal marshe…

Lucy-sur-Cure: a rural commune in Yonne, France Lucy-sur-Cure Lucy-sur-Cure is a small French commune in the Yonne department, noted for its riverside setting on the Cure and its typical Burgundy countryside, rural heritage and local communit…

Lucy-sur-Yonne Lucy-sur-Yonne is a small riverside commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, central France, noted for its rural landscape, local heritage and ties to the Yonne…

Ludesch — municipality in Vorarlberg, Austria Ludesch Ludesch is a market municipality in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria, known for its valley setting, local agriculture, historic buildings and connections to regional tra…

Ludhiana — Industrial and historical city in Punjab, India Ludhiana Ludhiana is a major city in Punjab, India, known for textiles, manufacturing and commerce. Founded in 1489, it is an industrial, cultural and transport hub with about 1.6 million r…

Ludiano — former municipality in the Blenio Valley, Ticino, Switzerland Ludiano Ludiano was a small former municipality in the Blenio district of canton Ticino, Switzerland. In 2012 it merged with Malvaglia and Semione to form the municipality of Serravalle.

Ludington, Michigan Ludington is a small port city on Lake Michigan; county seat of Mason County with a history in lumbering, shipping and tourism. It is home to ferries, parks and coastal landmarks.

Ludlow, Kentucky Ludlow is a small city in Kenton County, Northern Kentucky, located on the Ohio River near Cincinnati. It is a residential and commercial community within the Cincinnati metropolit…

Ludon-Médoc: commune of the Médoc peninsula in Gironde, France Ludon-Médoc Ludon-Médoc is a French commune on the Médoc peninsula in Gironde, historically tied to viticulture and located near Bordeaux in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwest France.

Luduş — town in Mureș County, Romania Luduş Luduş is a town in Mureș County, Transylvania. Known in Hungarian as Marosludas and in German as Ludasch, it has a mixed cultural heritage, local industry, and a history tied to th…

Ludvika, Sweden Ludvika Ludvika is a municipal seat in Dalarna, Sweden, known for its industrial heritage in electrical engineering, lakeside setting and outdoor recreation amid forests and cultural tradi…

Ludvika Municipality Ludvika Municipality in central Sweden: overview, geography, history, industry, culture and notable features of the Dalarna county seat Ludvika.

Ludwigsburg: Baroque city and district seat near Stuttgart Ludwigsburg Ludwigsburg is a historic city in Baden-Württemberg near Stuttgart, known for its Baroque palace and gardens, cultural institutions, and role as the administrative centre of the Lu…

Ludwigshafen am Rhein: city, industry and riverside hub Ludwigshafen Ludwigshafen am Rhein is a German city on the Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate, an industrial and transport centre opposite Mannheim and a core member of the Rhine–Neckar metropolitan…

Ludwigsstadt: a town in Upper Franconia, Bavaria Ludwigsstadt Ludwigsstadt is a small Bavarian town in the Kronach district of Upper Franconia, Germany. It sits near the Thuringian border in the Franconian Forest and is known for its railway…

Ludza: town in eastern Latvia — history, features and cultural significance Ludza Ludza is a small eastern Latvian town in Latgale with town rights since 1777. It is known for its historical role in the borderlands, local heritage and regional cultural mix.

Luemschwiller (Haut-Rhin, France) Luemschwiller Luemschwiller is a small rural commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, eastern France, known for its Alsatian heritage, local governance, and proximity to regional towns.

Lüen — former mountain municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland Lüen Lüen was a small alpine municipality in the Plessur district of Graubünden, Switzerland. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy and the 2013 merger into the munici…

Luena, capital of Moxico Province, Angola Luena, Moxico Province Luena is the administrative center of Moxico Province in eastern Angola. A regional hub for administration and trade, its population and recovery were shaped by colonial history an…

Lufingen (municipality in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) Lufingen Lufingen is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Bülach, canton of Zürich. It combines a rural character with commuter links to the Zürich region and maintains local servi…

Lugaggia — former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Lugaggia Lugaggia was an Italian-speaking village in the Lugano district of Ticino, Switzerland. In 2008 it merged with neighboring communes to form the municipality of Capriasca.

Lugaignac: a commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Lugaignac Lugaignac is a small commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, landscape, economy a…

Lugano, Switzerland: City on Lake Lugano in Canton Ticino Lugano Lugano is an Italian-speaking Swiss city on Lake Lugano in Canton Ticino. A regional cultural and economic center, it grew through a series of municipal incorporations and blends l…

Lugasson — Commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Lugasson Lugasson is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, historically part of Aquitaine and now within Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It exemplifies local administr…

Lugnez — municipality in Porrentruy district, Canton of Jura Lugnez Lugnez is a small French‑speaking municipality in the Porrentruy district of the Canton of Jura, Switzerland. Rural in character, it has agricultural roots, local governance, and t…

Lugny (Aisne) — small commune in northern France Lugny, Aisne Lugny is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France (formerly Picardy). It had 116 inhabitants in 2012 and is typical of small agricultural villages in the re…

Lugo — historic city in Galicia, Spain Lugo Lugo is a city in Galicia, northwest Spain, renowned for its complete Roman walls and well-preserved old town, which together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site and regional cultura…