Municipalities

Maninghen-Henne: Commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Maninghen-Henne A concise overview of Maninghen-Henne, a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, covering location, character, governance, history, economy and local features.

Manitou, Oklahoma Manitou is a small rural town in southwestern Oklahoma. This article describes its location, characteristics, history, local life and notable distinctions within the state and the…

Mankato, Kansas — city and county seat of Jewell County Mankato, Kansas Mankato is a small city in Jewell County, Kansas, serving as the county seat. It had 869 residents at the 2010 census and functions as a local center for government, services and a…

Mankato, Minnesota: City at the Confluence of Two Rivers Mankato, Minnesota Mankato is a regional center in south‑central Minnesota, county seat of Blue Earth County, located where the Minnesota and Blue Earth Rivers meet; adjacent to North Mankato and enc…

Manly, Iowa: small city in northern Iowa Manly, Iowa Manly is a small city in Worth County in northern Iowa, United States. It serves as a local center for agriculture, small business, and community life with a history tied to 19th‑c…

Mannar District Coastal district in Sri Lanka's Northern Province centered on Mannar town and Mannar Island, known for fisheries, dry‑zone ecology, colonial history, and important bird and marine…

Mannargudi — town in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu Mannargudi Mannargudi is a municipal town in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, noted for the Rajagopalaswamy Temple. It is an administrative and agricultural centre with road and rail links and…

Männedorf — lakeside municipality in the canton of Zürich Männedorf Männedorf is a municipality on the right bank of Lake Zurich in the Meilen district, canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It is a residential and cultural community with lakeside ameniti…

Manneville-la-Pipard Manneville-la-Pipard is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwestern France, noted for its agricultural landscape, traditional village features and No…

Mannford, Oklahoma Mannford, a small city in northeastern Oklahoma on the shores of Keystone Lake, known for lakeside recreation, local businesses, and its role as a residential community near Tulsa.

Mannheim: German city at the Rhine–Neckar confluence Mannheim Mannheim is a major city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, noted for its grid layout, river port, industry, universities and a history of transport innovations including early automob…

Manning, Iowa — small Midwestern city Manning, Iowa Manning is a small city in western Iowa, United States, known for its agricultural surroundings, historic downtown, community institutions, and local festivals reflecting typical M…

Manno — municipality in the Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland Manno Manno is a municipality in the Lugano district of the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It combines residential areas with commercial and light-industrial activities…

Mannsville, Oklahoma Mannsville is a small town in Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its setting, typical characteristics of small Oklahoma towns, historical context, local economy and c…

Manor Creek, Kentucky Small residential home rule-class city in Jefferson County, part of the Louisville metropolitan area; overview of location, government, history, and community features.

Manorialism: medieval rural organization of land, labor and obligations Manorialism Manorialism was the dominant pattern of rural landholding and peasant labor in medieval Europe, defining how manors were organized, what dues and services peasants owed, and how ru…

Mansa Konko — Town and Administrative Centre in The Gambia Mansa Konko Mansa Konko is a small town and local government area that serves as the administrative capital of the Lower River Region in The Gambia, noted for its regional services, markets an…

Mansehra — city and district gateway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Mansehra Mansehra is a city in northeastern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It serves as the administrative centre of Mansehra District and is a transport and tourism hub for the Kaghan Valle…

Mansehra Tehsil — administrative subdivision and gateway to northern Pakistan Mansehra Tehsil Mansehra Tehsil is an administrative subdivision centered on the city of Mansehra. It is a transport hub on the Karakoram Highway and a base for access to Kaghan Valley and norther…

Mansfield (Nottinghamshire) Mansfield Mansfield is a market town in Nottinghamshire, England, known for its valley setting, industrial history in textiles and coal, and a range of cultural sites including theatres, mus…

Mansfield, Arkansas Mansfield is a small city in western Arkansas, divided between Scott and Sebastian counties. It has rural roots, a local school district, small businesses, and recreational access…

Mansfield, Connecticut — Town Profile and University Community Mansfield, Connecticut Mansfield, in Tolland County, Connecticut, is a New England town centered on the University of Connecticut’s main campus at Storrs. This profile covers geography, history, institut…

Mansfield, Louisiana — Parish Seat and Historic Town in DeSoto Parish Mansfield, Louisiana Mansfield is the parish seat and largest municipality of DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. Known for the Civil War Battle of Mansfield, it serves as a local center for government, commerce…

Mansfield, Ohio Mansfield is the county seat of Richland County in north-central Ohio, known for its industrial heritage, the Ohio State Reformatory, nearby Malabar Farm, and a mix of cultural and…

Mansfield, Victoria: Gateway to the Victorian Alps and High Country Mansfield, Victoria Mansfield is a rural town in Victoria, Australia, at the base of the Victorian Alps. Known as a support centre for Mt Buller, it has agricultural roots, a strong High Country cultu…

Mansigné — commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Mansigné Mansigné is a small rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and village life.

Manson, Iowa Manson is a small city in central Iowa, United States, known as a rural service center and for the nearby buried Manson impact structure important to geology.

Mansoura, Egypt Mansoura is a major Nile Delta city and the capital of Dakahlia Governorate, known for its university, medical services, agricultural hinterland and as the site of the 1250 Battle…

Manspach, Haut-Rhin (Alsace) Manspach Manspach is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Alsace in north-eastern France. This article outlines its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and local…

Mantenay-Montlin — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Mantenay-Montlin Mantenay-Montlin is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in eastern France. It had 306 inhabitants in 2014; local life centres on agriculture and vil…

Mantes-la-Jolie: French commune on the Seine near Paris Mantes-la-Jolie Mantes-la-Jolie is a historic town in the Yvelines department, west of Paris. Known for its medieval Collegiate Church, river setting on the Seine and role as a regional transport…

Mantes-la-Ville Mantes-la-Ville is a commune in the Yvelines department on the Seine, in the western suburbs of Paris. This article summarizes its geography, history, population, economy, and loca…

Manti, Utah Manti is a small city in central Utah, county seat of Sanpete County, noted for its 19th‑century Latter‑day Saints temple, pioneer origins, agricultural surroundings, and regional…

Mäntsälä — municipality in southern Finland Mäntsälä Overview of Mäntsälä in southern Finland: location, landscape, history, economy, transport, services, culture and neighbouring municipalities with links to official and regional pa…

Mantua (Mantova): Renaissance city of the Mincio in Lombardy Mantua Mantua (Mantova) is a historic city in Lombardy, northern Italy, known for its Renaissance streets, Gonzaga heritage, lakes on the Mincio, UNESCO status, and rich cultural traditio…

Mäntyharju: Finnish Lakeland Municipality and Landscape Mäntyharju Overview of Mäntyharju, a municipality in Finland: geography, population, nature, economy, villages and cultural features within the Finnish Lakeland region.

Manuden, Uttlesford (Essex) Manuden Manuden is a small village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. It had 636 residents in 2001 and is a rural community with historic roots and local servic…

Manufahi Municipality, East Timor Manufahi Municipality Manufahi is a central-southern municipality of Timor-Leste with its capital at Same. It features upland terrain, subsistence agriculture, historical resistance, and communities wor…

Manvel, Texas — Overview and Local Profile Manvel, Texas Manvel is a small but growing city in Brazoria County, Texas, within the Houston metropolitan area. This article summarizes its setting, history, services, economy, and local chara…

Manvieux (Calvados) Manvieux Manvieux is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, noted for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and place within France's system of communes.

Many, Louisiana Many is the parish seat of Sabine Parish in western Louisiana, United States. Named for James B. Many, it is a small government and service center with a modest population decline…

Manziat — a commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Manziat Manziat is a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France, within Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is characterized by agricultural land, local administration, and proximity…

Maple Ridge, British Columbia Maple Ridge is a district municipality on the northeast edge of Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It blends suburban neighbourhoods, rural lands and parks, with a history…

Mapleton, Illinois Mapleton is a small village in central Illinois near Peoria. This article summarizes its location, character, history, governance, and local importance for residents and visitors.

Mapleton, Iowa Mapleton is a small city in Monona County, western Iowa, United States. The 2010 census recorded 1,224 residents. The community has rural roots, local services, and ties to agricul…

Maplewood, New Jersey Maplewood is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, known for its suburban neighborhoods, Maplewood Village, rail access, and community-centered civic life.

Maputo Province (Mozambique) Maputo Province Coastal province in southern Mozambique whose capital is Matola; noted for Maputo Bay, coastal reserves, Inhaca Island, the Maputo River and a mix of industry, agriculture and tour…

Maquoketa, Iowa: Overview, geography, history, and local highlights Maquoketa, Iowa Maquoketa is the county seat of Jackson County, Iowa, situated on the Maquoketa River. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, recreation, and notable landmarks.