Municipalities

Lynwood, Illinois Lynwood is a village in southern Cook County, Illinois, within the Chicago metropolitan area. Predominantly residential, it offers local parks, services, schools and commuter conne…

Lyon: France's historic city of rivers, silk and gastronomy Lyon Lyon is a major French city at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône rivers, known for its Roman origins, Renaissance quarters, silk industry, culinary tradition and UNESCO-listed urb…

Lyon County, Minnesota Lyon County is a rural county in southwestern Minnesota with the county seat at Marshall. It has a largely agricultural economy, a regional university and medical services, and a h…

Lyons, Kansas Lyons is a small city in central Kansas and the county seat of Rice County. A local center for agriculture, services, and government, it had 3,739 residents at the 2010 census and…

Lys, Pyrénées-Atlantiques (commune in southwestern France) Lys, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Lys is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, known for its pastoral landscape, traditional architecture and proxi…

Lysekil: Coastal town and municipal seat on the Swedish west coast Lysekil Lysekil is a coastal urban area in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, known for fishing, granite, tourism and its position at the mouth of the Gullmarsfjorden fjord.

Lysekil Municipality Coastal municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, centered on the town of Lysekil; known for its Bohuslän archipelago, marine biodiversity, fishing heritage and coastal touri…

Lyss — municipality in the Seeland district of Canton Bern, Switzerland Lyss Lyss is a municipality and political city in the Seeland district of Canton Bern, Switzerland. It lies on the Lyssbach, serves as a regional service centre and incorporated Busswil…

Lyssach (Emmental, Canton of Bern) Lyssach Lyssach is a municipality in the Emmental district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. A small rural community with local services, agriculture, light industry and connections to n…

Lytton, Iowa Small incorporated city in Iowa, United States, with an agricultural heritage, community institutions, and a history tied to rural settlement and rail development.

M'banza-Kongo: historic capital of the Kingdom of Kongo M'banza-Kongo M'banza-Kongo is a historic city in northwestern Angola, former capital of the Kingdom of Kongo, noted for its archaeological remains, colonial-era churches and UNESCO-listed cultu…

Maaloula: Syrian mountain town where Western Neo‑Aramaic survives Maaloula Maaloula is a mountainous town in Syria where Western Neo‑Aramaic is still spoken. It is noted for its ancient Christian monasteries, mixed religious community, and cultural import…

Maaninka — former municipality in Northern Savonia, Finland Maaninka Maaninka was a small rural municipality in Northern Savonia, Finland. It had about 3,750 residents in 2014 and was merged into Kuopio in 2015. The area is known for lakes, forests…

Maarkedal (East Flanders, Belgium) Maarkedal Maarkedal is a rural municipality in the Flemish Ardennes of East Flanders, Belgium, made up of several villages. Known for rolling hills, agriculture, village heritage and local c…

Maaseik (Belgium) Maaseik Maaseik is a historic municipality in Limburg, Belgium, on the Meuse River near the Dutch border, noted for its medieval centre, riverside location and cross‑border links.

Maasmechelen (Limburg, Belgium) Maasmechelen Maasmechelen is a municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg, located on the Meuse (Maas) near the Dutch border. Population about 37,159 (2011); known for outlet shopping and…

Maast-et-Violaine Maast-et-Violaine is a small rural commune in northern France, located in the Aisne department and historically part of the Picardie region; it exemplifies local administration, la…

Maastricht: gateway city in southern Netherlands and capital of Limburg Maastricht Maastricht is a historic city in the southern Netherlands, capital of Limburg. Known for medieval architecture, a major university, cross-border culture, and as the signing place o…

Mableton, Georgia Mableton is an unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia, near Atlanta. It had 37,115 residents at the 2010 census and is known for park…

Mabton, Washington Mabton is a small agricultural city in Yakima County, Washington, known for its farming economy, large Hispanic community, and location within the irrigated Yakima Valley.

Macapá — Capital city of Amapá, Brazil Macapá Macapá is the capital of Amapá in northern Brazil, located on the Amazon estuary at the equator. It is known for its equatorial monument, colonial fortress and riverine culture; po…

Macau (Macao) — Special Administrative Region of China Macau Concise encyclopedia entry on Macau: geography, history, government status, languages, economy (gambling and trade), cultural heritage and practical distinctions from mainland Chin…

Macau (Gironde) — commune in southwestern France Macau, Gironde Macau is a commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, near the Gironde estuary. It lies within the Bordeaux wine area and combines riverside landscapes, agriculture a…

Macaye — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Macaye Macaye is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for its foothill landscape, Basque cultural ties, agricultural traditions and o…

Macclenny, Florida — overview, history, economy and local features Macclenny, Florida Macclenny is the county seat and principal city of Baker County in northeastern Florida. A small, largely rural community, it functions as a local center for government, services a…

Macclesfield, Cheshire, England Macclesfield Market town in Cheshire, England, historically a centre of silk manufacture; now a regional service and commuter town with notable heritage, parks and cultural institutions.

MacDonnell Shire (Northern Territory, Australia) MacDonnell Shire Large, sparsely populated local government area in southern Northern Territory, created in 2008; notable for remote Indigenous communities, vast geography, service delivery and cul…

Macedonia, Iowa Macedonia is a small city in southwestern Iowa, United States. A rural community with agricultural roots, local institutions and a history tied to 19th‑century settlement and regio…

Macedonia, Ohio Macedonia is a suburban city in northeastern Ohio, near Cleveland. It blends residential neighborhoods, office parks and retail centers, with parks, local government services and r…

Maceió: capital of Alagoas, coastal city in northeastern Brazil Maceió Maceió is the coastal capital of Alagoas in northeast Brazil, noted for its urban beaches, lagoon landscape, port history and role as a regional hub for tourism, culture and servic…

Macerata: hilltop city and provincial capital in Italy’s Marche region Macerata Macerata is a historic hilltop city in Italy’s Marche region, serving as the capital of the Province of Macerata. Known for its open-air Sferisterio arena, university, and long cul…

Măceșu de Jos (commune in Dolj County, Romania) Măceșu de Jos Măceșu de Jos is a rural commune in Dolj County, in the historical region of Oltenia, Romania. The article covers location, features, local economy, administration, history and cul…

Măceșu de Sus Măceșu de Sus is a rural commune in Dolj County, southwestern Romania. This article outlines its administrative role, landscape, economy, history, and local life typical of small R…

Macey, Aube Macey is a small commune in the Aube department of north-central France. This article summarizes its location, administrative status, landscape, history, economy and points of loca…

Maché (Vendée, Pays de la Loire) Maché Maché is a rural commune in the Vendée department of western France, within the Pays de la Loire region. This article summarizes its location, character, history, local life and pr…

Mâchecourt — commune in Aisne, northern France Mâchecourt Mâchecourt is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, located in the historic Picardy area; it exemplifies local municipal life, agricultural surroundings…

Machelen: municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium Machelen Machelen is a municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, near Brussels. It combines residential areas, business parks and transport links, with historic origins and a…

Machias, Maine — county seat and historic town in Downeast Maine Machias, Maine Machias is a small riverside town in Washington County, Downeast Maine, known for its Revolutionary War history, timber and blueberry economy, and role as the county seat. Populati…

Machida, Tokyo Machida is a suburban city in western Tokyo, Japan, known for its mixed urban and green landscapes, commercial centers, river basin setting, and role as a regional transport and sh…

Machiel (commune in Somme, northern France) Machiel Machiel is a small rural commune in the Somme department of northern France, historically in Picardy. It had 177 inhabitants in 2012 and is noted for its village character and regi…

Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam): Coastal city and historic port in Andhra Pradesh Machilipatnam Machilipatnam, also Masulipatnam, is a coastal city in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. A historic trading port, it is now an administrative centre noted for textiles, handcrafts…

Machy (Aube): small commune in north-central France Machy, Aube Machy is a small rural commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region in north-central France. In 2017 the commune had 115 inhabitants and shares characteristics of many Fr…

Mackay, Idaho — small mountain city with mining heritage Mackay, Idaho Mackay is a small city in Custer County, Idaho, known for its mining history, mountain access near Borah Peak, outdoor recreation and rural community character.

Macksburg, Iowa — small rural city in Madison County Macksburg, Iowa Concise encyclopedia entry on Macksburg, a small rural city in Madison County, Iowa, covering location, characteristics, history, economy, community life, and notable facts.

Mackville, Kentucky Mackville is a small incorporated community in central Kentucky, United States. This article summarizes its setting, character, history, local life and why it is notable regionally…

Macogny — Commune in Aisne, northern France Macogny Macogny is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article outlines its location, governance, landscape, history, and…

Macomb, Illinois Macomb is a small city in west-central Illinois, the county seat of McDonough County and home to Western Illinois University; it serves as a regional center for education, governme…

Macomb, Oklahoma: overview of a small rural town in the United States Macomb, Oklahoma Macomb is a small rural town in Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its character, likely origins, local economy and community life, and how it fits into the state's n…