Municipalities

Malle — municipality in Antwerp province, Belgium Malle Malle is a municipality in the province of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. Known for its villages Oostmalle and Westmalle and the Trappist Westmalle Abbey, it combines rural character…

Mallemort (Bouches-du-Rhône) Mallemort Mallemort is a small commune in Bouches‑du‑Rhône, Provence-Alpes‑Côte d'Azur, southern France, known for its Provencal setting, local agriculture and historic village centre.

Malleray — former municipality in Jura bernois, canton of Bern Malleray Malleray was a municipality in the Jura bernois district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. In 2015 it merged with Bévilard and Pontenet to form the new municipality of Valbirse.

Mallièvre — commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France Mallièvre Mallièvre is a small commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France, noted for its compact historic centre, rural setting, local governance and community life…

Malloué — former commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Malloué Malloué was a small rural commune in Calvados, formerly part of Basse-Normandie. On 1 January 2016 it was merged into Souleuvre-en-Bocage. Overview, geography, administrative histo…

Malmedy — town in the Liège province of Belgium Malmedy Malmedy is a French-speaking town in the Ardennes, Liège province, Belgium. Known for its proximity to the High Fens, outdoor tourism, a distinctive local history and wartime event…

Malmerspach Malmerspach is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, in the historical region of Alsace, known for its rural character, Alsatian culture, and ties to…

Malmesbury: historic market town in north Wiltshire Malmesbury Malmesbury is an ancient market town in north Wiltshire, England, known for its abbey, medieval heritage, claim to be England’s oldest borough and a long history that reaches back…

Malmö Coastal city in southern Sweden, the country's third-largest, noted for its historical links to Denmark, the Öresund Bridge to Copenhagen, multicultural population and contemporary…

Malmö Municipality Malmö Municipality (Malmö kommun) is the local government area centered on the city of Malmö in Skåne County, southern Sweden, known for its port, Öresund connections, and urban re…

Malmöhus County — historic county of southern Sweden Malmöhus County Historic Swedish county (1719–1996) centered on Malmö, covering parts of the province of Skåne. Abolished in 1996 when merged into Skåne County; important for regional administrati…

Malone, Florida Malone is a small town in northern Florida's Panhandle. It serves as a rural community center with agriculture, local services, and civic institutions typical of small American tow…

Malone, New York Malone is a town in northern New York near the Canadian border and is the county seat of Franklin County. It contains a village of the same name and serves as a regional center for…

Maloy, Iowa Maloy is a small incorporated community in southwestern Iowa, United States, representative of rural Midwestern towns with agricultural roots and modest local institutions.

Malras — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France Malras Malras is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, with a population of 396 (2017). Overview of location, administration, landscape, history and…

Malta — island nation in the central Mediterranean Malta Malta is a small, densely populated island republic in the central Mediterranean. Noted for its prehistoric sites, strategic history, English and Maltese languages, tourism, and EU…

Malta, Idaho A small rural city in southern Idaho, United States, serving local agriculture and rural communities; distinct from the European nation of Malta.

Malta, Montana Small city in north-central Montana and county seat of Phillips County. A local service center for ranching and outdoor recreation, known for a notable dinosaur discovery and the G…

Maltby (South Yorkshire) Maltby Maltby is a town and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, historically shaped by agriculture and coal mining and serving as a local serv…

Malters — Municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Malters Malters is a municipality in the Lucerne-Land district of the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It combines rural landscapes with commuter links to Lucerne and offers local culture,…

Maltot — commune in Calvados, Normandy Maltot Maltot is a small commune in the Calvados department of northwest France, in the historical region of Basse‑Normandie (now Normandy). Overview, geography, history, local life and p…

Malu Mare — commune in Dolj County, Romania Malu Mare Malu Mare is a rural commune in Dolj County, southwestern Romania. This article outlines its location, administrative role, landscape, economy, local life, and sources of cultural…

Malung — locality and municipal seat in Dalarna, Sweden Malung Malung is a small town in Dalarna County, Sweden, serving as the seat of Malung-Sälen Municipality. It is known for forestry, traditional leathercraft, and its proximity to Sälen s…

Malung-Sälen Municipality A municipality in Dalarna County, central Sweden, centered on Malung and the Sälen ski area; created in 1971 and renamed in 2008 to highlight its tourism and recreation resources.

Malvaglia (former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland) Malvaglia Malvaglia is a village and former municipality in the Blenio district of Ticino, Switzerland. It merged into Serravalle in 2012 and is noted for its valley setting and the Bacino d…

Malvern, Arkansas — overview, history, economy and attractions Malvern, Arkansas Malvern is a small city in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, historically notable for brick manufacturing. This article summarizes its geography, development, economy, culture, and regi…

Malvern, Iowa Malvern is a small city in southwestern Iowa, known for its rural character, local institutions, and history tied to 19th‑century settlement and railroads.

Malvern, Worcestershire — spa town and gateway to the Malvern Hills Malvern, Worcestershire Malvern is a historic spa and market town in Worcestershire, England, known for its clear spring water, Victorian architecture, the Malvern Hills and cultural links with composer E…

Malves-en-Minervois: a small commune in the Minervois wine region Malves-en-Minervois Malves-en-Minervois is a small commune in Aude, Occitanie, in southern France, set in the Minervois viticultural area. It is known for rural character, vineyards, and traditional v…

Malviès (Aude commune) Malviès Malviès is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, with about 369 inhabitants (2017). It is a rural village with agricultural and viticultural traditi…

Malzy — commune in Aisne, historic Picardie (northern France) Malzy Malzy is a small French commune in the Aisne department of historic Picardie, in northern France. This article covers its setting, administration, local life, landmarks and regiona…

Mamaroneck, New York Mamaroneck is a coastal town in southern Westchester County, New York, known for its tidal harbors, suburban villages, commuter rail access to New York City, and a mixed waterfront…

Mamasa Regency (West Sulawesi, Indonesia) Mamasa Regency Mamasa Regency is a mountainous regency in West Sulawesi, Indonesia, noted for its Toraja cultural heritage, highland landscapes, dispersed rural communities and growing cultural t…

Mamasani County — region, people and administration in Fars Province, Iran Mamasani County Mamasani County is a mountainous county in western Fars Province, Iran. It is centered on the city of Nurabad, inhabited mainly by Luri-speaking communities and historically associ…

Mambalam taluk: administrative division of Chennai, Tamil Nadu Mambalam taluk Mambalam taluk is an administrative subdivision of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, formed in 2013. It includes K. K. Nagar, Kodambakkam, Mambalam, Saligramam, Saidapet and Virugambakkam and…

Mamer — commune and town in Capellen, Luxembourg Mamer Mamer is a commune and town in the Canton of Capellen, southwestern Luxembourg, located about 7 km west of Luxembourg City. It is a residential and administrative centre with local…

Mamers — town in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Mamers Mamers is a historic commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. It functions as a local administrative and market town with medieval roots a…

Mametz (Pas-de-Calais): a small commune in northern France Mametz, Pas-de-Calais Mametz is a rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage, and place within the Nord‑Pas‑de‑Calais region.

Mammern: a small lakeside municipality in Thurgau, Switzerland Mammern Mammern is a small Swiss municipality on Lake Constance in the Steckborn district of the canton of Thurgau. It is rural, historically rooted, and known for shoreline scenery and lo…

Mammoth Spring, Arkansas — city built around a major natural spring Mammoth Spring, Arkansas Mammoth Spring, a small city in Fulton County, Arkansas, centers on a very large natural spring that forms the Spring River and anchors a state park, trout fishing, historic railro…

Mamoiada: Sardinian town known for mask traditions and mountain landscape Mamoiada Mamoiada is a small municipality in Nuoro province, Sardinia, Italy, noted for its Mamuthones and Issohadores masks, pastoral culture, archaeological traces and local wine and craf…

Mamou, Louisiana Small town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, known for its strong Cajun culture, French heritage, and lively traditional music and Mardi Gras celebrations.

Mamoudzou — Capital and Principal Town of Mayotte Mamoudzou Mamoudzou is the largest commune and administrative capital of Mayotte, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean. It serves as the main commercial, political and transport…

Mamuju: capital city of West Sulawesi, Indonesia Mamuju (city) Mamuju is the provincial capital of West Sulawesi on Sulawesi island, Indonesia. It serves as an administrative, cultural and economic center for the region, known for coastal sett…

Mamuju Regency: geography, people, economy and role in West Sulawesi Mamuju Regency Overview of Mamuju Regency (Kabupaten Mamuju) in West Sulawesi, Indonesia: geography, environment, administration, economy, culture, infrastructure and development challenges.

Manacor — Majorcan town famed for pearls, furniture and the Nadal family Manacor Manacor is a municipality on the island of Majorca known for its artificial pearls, furniture industry, coastal villages and as the birthplace of tennis players Miguel Ángel Nadal…

Managua — capital city of Nicaragua Managua Managua is Nicaragua's largest city and seat of government since 1855. Located on Lake Managua, its history, culture and urban fabric have been shaped by colonial rivalries, migrat…

Manama — Capital and commercial center of Bahrain Manama Manama is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Bahrain, a regional banking and trading hub with a mix of modern skyscrapers and traditional neighborhoods, notable museums…