Municipalities

Midfield, Alabama: Overview, History, and Community Profile Midfield, Alabama Midfield, a small city in Jefferson County, Alabama, within the Birmingham metropolitan area; brief profile covering location, character, history, services, and notable facts (popu…

Midhurst, West Sussex Midhurst Midhurst is a small historic market town in West Sussex, England, known for its medieval street pattern, nearby Cowdray House ruins and as a gateway to the South Downs National Par…

Midi-Pyrénées — former region of southern France Midi-Pyrénées Former administrative region of southern France centered on Toulouse; notable for the Pyrenees, varied landscapes, Occitan heritage, aerospace industry and agricultural traditions;…

Midland City, Alabama Midland City is a small incorporated town in Dale County, Alabama, established 1890. Located in southeastern Alabama's Wiregrass region, it is part of the Ozark micropolitan area a…

Midland, Arkansas Midland is a small town in the U.S. state of Arkansas. This article provides a concise overview of its location, possible name origins, local governance, community life, and where…

Midland, Kansas (Douglas County) Midland, Kansas Midland is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas, located about two miles north of Lawrence. A small rural locality tied to the region's agricultural and transporta…

Midland, Texas — Permian Basin city and Bush family hometown Midland, Texas Midland, Texas is a city in West Texas at the heart of the Permian Basin. Known for its oil and gas history, regional transport links, and ties to the Bush family, it remains an en…

Midlothian: historic county and modern council area of Scotland Midlothian Midlothian refers to both a historic county (also called Edinburghshire) and a present-day council area in southeast Scotland, bordering Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth with a mix…

Midlothian, Illinois Midlothian is a suburban village in Cook County, Illinois, southwest of Chicago. This article outlines its location, development, government, community features, and notable aspect…

Midvale, Idaho Small incorporated city in southwestern Idaho, a rural community with agricultural roots and local municipal services. Overview, history, geography, economy, and notable facts.

Midvale, Utah Midvale is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, in the Salt Lake Valley. It is a primarily residential and industrial suburb with historic roots in mining and smelting and an estimate…

Midway, Alabama Midway is a small incorporated town in the U.S. state of Alabama. This article outlines its setting, character, local life, history, and how it differs from other places named Midw…

Midway (Gadsden County, Florida) Midway, Gadsden County, Florida Midway is a small city in Gadsden County, Florida. Located in the Tallahassee region, it has a rural character, municipal government, and historical ties to regional agriculture an…

Midway, Kentucky: history, character, and local attractions Midway, Kentucky Midway, Kentucky is a small Bluegrass region city known as Kentucky’s first railroad town, with a preserved historic downtown, nearby horse farms and distilleries, and a small univ…

Midway, Utah: overview, history, attractions and local character Midway, Utah Midway is a small city in Wasatch County, Utah, known for geothermal springs, Swiss-influenced character, resort amenities and access to outdoor recreation in the Heber Valley and…

Midwest City, Oklahoma Midwest City is a mid-sized suburb of Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, noted for its ties to Tinker Air Force Base, Rose State College, local industry, parks, and community servic…

Miécourt (La Baroche), village in the canton of Jura, Switzerland Miécourt Miécourt is a small French-speaking village and former municipality now part of La Baroche in the Porrentruy district of the canton of Jura, in northwestern Switzerland.

Miège (Valais, Switzerland) Miège Miège is a French-speaking municipality in the district of Sierre, canton of Valais, Switzerland. Known for vineyards on sunlit terraces, it combines rural heritage with proximity…

Mies, Switzerland: lakeside municipality in the canton of Vaud Mies, Switzerland Mies is a small lakeside municipality in the district of Nyon, canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Located between Geneva and Nyon, it forms part of the Terre-Sainte group and offers resi…

Miesbach (district) Miesbach is a rural district in southern Bavaria, Germany, combining alpine landscapes, lakes and traditional towns; it is known for tourism, outdoor recreation and Bavarian cultur…

Migé — commune in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Migé Migé is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, north-central France. This article summarizes its setting, character, history, economy and local f…

Migennes — Commune and transport hub in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Migennes Migennes is a commune in the Yonne department of north‑central France, known for its rail junction, 19th‑century growth, local industry and proximity to the city of Auxerre.

Miglieglia: mountain municipality in Lugano district, Ticino, Switzerland Miglieglia Miglieglia is a small Italian‑speaking mountain municipality in the district of Lugano, canton Ticino, known for forested slopes, hiking to Monte Lema, and traditional village char…

Mihtarlam (Mehtar Lam) — provincial capital of Laghman, Afghanistan Mihtarlam Mihtarlam (also Mehtar Lam) is the administrative centre of Laghman Province in eastern Afghanistan, located in the fertile Alingar–Alishing river valley about 47 km northwest of J…

Mijoux — Jura mountain commune in Ain, France Mijoux Mijoux is a small mountain commune in the Ain department of Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, France, located near the Col de la Faucille and noted for its alpine scenery and year‑round outdoo…

Mikkeli — City in Southern Savonia, Finland Mikkeli Mikkeli is a Finnish city in Southern Savonia, known for its lakeside setting, regional services, wartime history and municipal mergers. Population ~54,700 (2014); established 1838…

Mila Province, Algeria Mila Province Mila Province is a northeastern Algerian province centered on the city of Mila, noted for agricultural plains, local crafts, historical sites and a mix of coastal and inland landsc…

Milan (Milano) — overview, history, culture and economy Milan Milan, capital of Lombardy in northern Italy, is a major center for finance, fashion, design and culture. This article covers its history, landmarks, economy, and role as a modern…

Milan, Illinois Milan is a village in Rock Island County, Illinois, adjacent to the Quad Cities. This article summarizes its location, history, community, economy, and role in the regional metropo…

Milan, Missouri Milan is a small city in northern Missouri, United States, and the county seat of Sullivan County. It functions as a local governmental, commercial, and agricultural center for the…

Milan, New York — Town in Dutchess County Milan, New York Milan is a small town in Dutchess County, New York, known for rural landscapes, low-density population, and local governance. Population recorded as 4,559 in the 2000 census.

Milbank, South Dakota Milbank is a small city in northeastern South Dakota, the county seat of Grant County. It had 3,353 residents at the 2010 census and developed as a regional service center in the l…

Milburn, Eden District, Cumbria Milburn Milburn is a small rural village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. It had a population of 171 at the 2001 census and retains a largely agricultural charact…

Milburn, Oklahoma Milburn is a small rural town in Johnston County, Oklahoma, United States, located on the Blue River. This article summarizes its geography, community, history, recreation and loca…

Milden, Suffolk Milden Milden is a small rural village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, known for its parish church of St Peter and a recorded population of 106 in 2001.

Miles City, Montana County seat of Custer County in eastern Montana, located at the confluence of the Tongue and Yellowstone Rivers; regional center for ranching, history, and annual rodeo events.

Miles, Iowa Miles is a small city in Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its setting, common characteristics of small Iowa towns, historical development patterns, local economy and co…

Milford, Connecticut Coastal city in New Haven County, Connecticut, known for its harbor, beaches, historic center, and suburban connection between New Haven and Bridgeport.

Milford, Delaware Milford is a small city in southern Delaware that straddles Kent and Sussex counties. It developed along the Mispillion River and serves as a local commercial and cultural center w…

Milford, Iowa Milford is a small city in northwestern Iowa, part of the Iowa Great Lakes region. It serves as a residential and recreational center near lakes, with local businesses, parks, and…

Milford, Pennsylvania Milford is a small borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, serving as the county seat. It is known for its preserved historic district, Grey Towers National Historic Site, arts scene…

Milhaud — commune in the Gard department of southern France Milhaud Milhaud is a small commune in the Gard department of southern France. It has rural and suburban features, historical roots likely dating to antiquity, local agriculture, and proxim…

Milis, Sardinia Milis Milis is a small comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia, known for its rural setting, low elevation, and small-town character.

Milişăuţi, town in Suceava County, Romania Milişăuţi Milişăuţi is a small town in Suceava County, northeastern Romania, in the historical region of Bukovina. It had 4,958 inhabitants at the 2011 census and functions as a local servic…

Mill Creek, Illinois — overview of a small Midwestern village Mill Creek, Illinois A concise reference on Mill Creek, a village in Illinois, covering its setting, origins, typical features, local government, economy, and how it fits into regional life.

Mill Creek, Oklahoma A small rural town in Johnston County, Oklahoma, historically tied to local creeks and mills; known for a close-knit community, agricultural surroundings, and outdoor recreation op…

Mill Valley, California — town at the foot of Mount Tamalpais Mill Valley, California Mill Valley is a small, affluent city in Marin County, California, known for redwood groves, outdoor recreation on Mount Tamalpais, a compact downtown arts scene, and easy access t…

Millau — commune and subprefecture in Aveyron, Occitanie, France Millau Millau is a subprefecture in Aveyron, Occitanie, known for its medieval centre, traditional leather and glove industry, proximity to the Grands Causses park and the Millau Viaduct.