Municipalities

Mülchi — former municipality in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland Mülchi Mülchi was a small rural municipality in Bern-Mittelland, Canton Bern, Switzerland. In 2014 it merged with six neighbouring municipalities to form the larger municipality of Fraubr…

Mulda — a municipality in Saxony, Germany Mulda, Germany Mulda is a small municipality in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. This article outlines its setting, administration, historical context, local life and practical notes for visito…

Muldraugh, Kentucky Muldraugh is a small city in Kentucky split between Hardin and Meade counties, adjacent to Fort Knox; it functions as a residential and service community shaped by transportation l…

Muldrow, Oklahoma Muldrow is a small town in eastern Oklahoma near the Arkansas border. It has a rural character, local schools and businesses, historical ties to settlement and railroads, and is pa…

Mulegns — former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland Mulegns Mulegns was a small mountain municipality in the Albula district of Graubünden, Switzerland. It joined other local municipalities in 2016 to form the new municipality of Surses.

Mulhall, Oklahoma Mulhall is a small rural town in north-central Oklahoma, United States, with roots in the late 19th century and a community built around agriculture, local institutions, and region…

Mülheim an der Ruhr Mülheim Mülheim an der Ruhr is a mid-sized German city in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Ruhr river, part of the Ruhr metropolitan region. It has around 170,000 inhabitants and a history sh…

Mulhouse: city in Alsace, its geography, history and cultural life Mulhouse Mulhouse is a major city in northeastern France, in Alsace (Haut-Rhin). Known for its industrial past, cross‑border location near Switzerland and Germany, and notable museums and c…

Mullaitivu District Coastal district in northeastern Sri Lanka, part of the Northern Province. Known for its coastal plains, lagoons, post‑war resettlement and an economy based on agriculture and fish…

Mullan, Idaho — mountain mining town in the Silver Valley Mullan, Idaho Mullan is a small mountain city in northern Idaho's Silver Valley, known for its mining heritage, high-elevation setting near Lookout Pass and outdoor recreation trails and skiing.

Müllheim — town in Markgräflerland, Baden-Württemberg Müllheim Müllheim is a municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known as a local center of the Markgräflerland wine region. It combines viticulture, a mild climate, local services and re…

Müllheim, Thurgau — municipality in Steckborn district, Switzerland Müllheim, Switzerland Müllheim is a German-speaking municipality in the Steckborn district of the canton of Thurgau, northeastern Switzerland. Rural character, local agriculture, and links to the Lake C…

Mülligen (municipality in Aargau, Switzerland) Mülligen Mülligen is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Brugg, canton of Aargau. Rural and residential, it forms part of local governance and regional transport networks in north…

Mullingar, County Westmeath Mullingar Mullingar is the county town of County Westmeath in Ireland, a market and administrative centre near lakes and canals, known for historic houses, transport links and local cultural…

Mullsjö Municipality Mullsjö Municipality is a rural municipality in Jönköping County, southern Sweden, centred on the town of Mullsjö. It is noted for its forests, lakes, outdoor recreation and a 1998…

Mullsjö — locality in Nordmaling Municipality Mullsjö, Nordmaling Municipality Small settlement in Nordmaling Municipality, Västerbotten County, Sweden. Recorded population was 76 in 2010. Rural hamlet with typical northern Swedish landscape and local connect…

Mulsanne (commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire) Mulsanne Mulsanne is a small commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire in western France, noted for its proximity to Le Mans and the famous Mulsanne Straight on the Circuit de la…

Multan — the City of Saints in Punjab, Pakistan Multan Multan is an ancient city in Punjab, Pakistan, known for its Sufi shrines, historic monuments, crafts and agriculture. It is the administrative center of Multan District and a regi…

Multan District, Punjab (Pakistan) Multan District Multan District is an administrative district in Punjab, Pakistan, centered on the historic city of Multan. It is a regional hub for culture, Sufism, agriculture and commerce with…

Multan Division (Punjab, Pakistan) Multan Division Former administrative division of Punjab, Pakistan, centered on Multan. Summary of its role, history, geography, economy, administrative functions and legacy after the 2000 reforms…

Multia, Central Finland: small municipality known for ice kicksled championships Multia Multia, a small Central Finland municipality founded in 1868 with about 1,800 residents, known for its rural character and the annual Ice Kicksled World Championship that draws win…

Multnomah County, Oregon: Overview, Geography, History and Significance Multnomah County, Oregon Multnomah County is Oregon's most populous county, home to Portland. This article summarizes its geography, government role, history, economy, and place in the Portland–Vancouver–H…

Mulvane, Kansas — overview, history and community Mulvane, Kansas Mulvane is a small city on the Sedgwick–Sumner county line in south-central Kansas, a residential suburb of Wichita. This article summarizes its location, history, services, and wh…

Mumbai: India's Financial, Cultural, and Maritime Hub Mumbai Mumbai, formerly Bombay, is the capital of Maharashtra and a major Indian port and metropolis. It is India's financial center, home to Bollywood, diverse communities, and a long hi…

Mümliswil-Ramiswil Mümliswil-Ramiswil is a rural municipality in the Thal district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, known for its mixed farmland, forests, and village communities in the Jura…

Mumpf — Municipality in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland Mumpf Mumpf is a small Swiss municipality in the Rheinfelden district of canton Aargau. This article outlines its location, landscape, history, governance, economy and local points of in…

Münchenbuchsee — municipality in Bern-Mittelland, canton of Bern Münchenbuchsee Münchenbuchsee is a Swiss municipality near Bern in Bern-Mittelland. Known as Paul Klee's birthplace, it combines agricultural land, residential areas, local services and commuter…

Münchenstein: municipality in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland Münchenstein Münchenstein is a Swiss municipality in the district of Arlesheim, canton Basel-Landschaft, near Basel. It combines suburban living, light industry, and historical sites including…

Münchenwiler: Swiss municipality in the canton of Bern Münchenwiler Münchenwiler (French: Villars‑les‑Moines) is a small municipality in Bern‑Mittelland, canton of Bern, Switzerland, noted for its medieval castle, rural landscape and location near…

Munchhouse (Haut-Rhin commune) Munchhouse Munchhouse is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France. This article summarizes its location, history, administration, economy, landmarks and transport links.

Münchringen: former municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Münchringen Münchringen was a small rural municipality in the Bern-Mittelland district of the canton of Bern. In 2014 it merged with Scheunen to become part of Jegenstorf.

Münchwilen Münchwilen is a Swiss place name: chiefly a municipality and a district in canton Thurgau. The name reflects medieval monastic influence and today denotes local administration, tra…

Münchwilen District (Thurgau, Switzerland) Münchwilen District Overview of Münchwilen District in the canton of Thurgau: geography, history, administration, municipalities, economy and transport, with links to related resources.

Münchwilen (Laufenburg district), Aargau — Swiss municipality overview Münchwilen, Aargau Münchwilen is a small Swiss municipality in the Laufenburg district of the canton of Aargau. This article summarizes its location, landscape, governance, history, economy and disti…

Münchwilen, Thurgau — municipal centre in northeastern Switzerland Münchwilen, Thurgau Münchwilen is the administrative centre of the Münchwilen district in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland. It combines local services, small industry, and regional transport with a…

Muncie, Indiana — Middletown USA and regional overview Muncie, Indiana City in east-central Indiana known as "Middletown USA" for landmark sociological studies; home to Ball State University and a history of manufacturing centered in Delaware County.

Muncq-Nieurlet: a brief guide to the commune in northern France Muncq-Nieurlet Muncq-Nieurlet is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative status, local character, history an…

Mund — former municipality in Valais, Switzerland Mund Mund was a small German-speaking mountain village in Brig district, canton Valais, Switzerland. In 2013 it merged with Birgisch into Naters; known for alpine scenery, traditional a…

Mundaun (former municipality in Surselva, Graubünden, Switzerland) Mundaun Former Swiss municipality Mundaun in Surselva, Graubünden, created in 2009 and merged in 2016 into Obersaxen Mundaun; overview of its administrative history, location and Romansh/G…

Mundon — village and civil parish in Essex, England Mundon Mundon is a small rural village and civil parish in Maldon District, Essex. It had a population of 356 at the 2001 census and includes the redundant parish church of St Mary.

Munfordville, Kentucky Munfordville is the county seat of Hart County, Kentucky. A small community with historic Civil War significance, local government functions, and a rural service economy; populatio…

Mungrisdale: village and civil parish in Eden, Cumbria Mungrisdale Mungrisdale is a small rural village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. It has a dispersed settlement pattern, a farming tradition and attracts walkers to t…

Munich (München) — capital of Bavaria and Germany's third city Munich Munich is Bavaria's capital and Germany's third-largest city, renowned for its cultural institutions, industry, Oktoberfest, historic architecture and high quality of life. Populat…

Munich (district) — Landkreis München, the rural district surrounding the city Munich (district) Rural district surrounding the city of Munich in Upper Bavaria, Germany. Overview of its administration, key towns, history, economy, transport links and relation to the independen…

Munich, North Dakota Small city in Cavalier County, northeastern North Dakota, founded in 1904 and named after Munich, Germany. Population 210 at the 2010 census; a rural service and agricultural commu…

Municipal corporation A municipal corporation is a legally created local government unit — a city, town, or borough — with powers to pass bylaws, provide services, and manage local affairs under state o…

Municipalities in Japan: Structure, Types, and Local Government Municipalities in Japan An accessible overview of Japan's municipalities (shikuchōson): their types, roles, governance, history and notable distinctions including Tokyo's 23 special wards.

Municipalities of Argentina Local government units in Argentina: their definition, structure, typical responsibilities, historical origins and the provincial variations such as departamentos, partidos and the…