Municipalities

Normal, Illinois — overview, history, and key institutions Normal, Illinois Normal is a town in McLean County, Illinois; part of the Bloomington–Normal twin‑city area, known for Illinois State University (originally a normal school) and a regional center f…

Norman, Oklahoma County seat of Cleveland County and home to the University of Oklahoma, Norman is a suburban city south of Oklahoma City known for education, cultural life, and regional transporta…

Normandy, Missouri — city in St. Louis County Normandy, Missouri Normandy is a small inner-ring suburb of St. Louis in St. Louis County, Missouri. It is a primarily residential community with local services, schools, and proximity to the wider S…

Noron-l'Abbaye: a small commune in Calvados, Normandy Noron-l'Abbaye Noron-l'Abbaye is a rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, known for its abbey-related name, historic church, agricultural landscape and proximity to Bayeux…

Noron-la-Poterie — small commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Noron-la-Poterie Noron-la-Poterie is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwest France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and roots hinted at by its…

Norrent-Fontes (Pas-de-Calais) Norrent-Fontes Norrent-Fontes is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, character, historical background, administration, econom…

Norristown, Pennsylvania Norristown is a borough on the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia; it serves as Montgomery County's seat and is known for its historic downtown, riverfront, civic institutions, and…

Norrköping: industrial heritage city in Östergötland, Sweden Norrköping Norrköping is a Swedish city in Östergötland known for its industrial history, riverside factory district, university campus, cultural venues and role as the seat of Norrköping Mun…

Norrköping Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden Norrköping Municipality A coastal Swedish municipality centered on the city of Norrköping; known for its industrial history, cultural institutions, and coastal and forested landscapes.

Norrtälje: coastal town and municipal seat in Stockholm County, Sweden Norrtälje Norrtälje is a coastal town in Stockholm County, Sweden. It serves as the administrative centre of Norrtälje Municipality and is known for its harbour, access to the archipelago, a…

Norrtälje Municipality Overview of Norrtälje Municipality (Norrtälje kommun): geography, history, administration, economy and notable features in northern Stockholm County.

Norsjö — locality and municipal centre in Västerbotten, Sweden Norsjö Norsjö is a small Swedish locality in Västerbotten County and the administrative centre of Norsjö Municipality, known for its northern forested landscape, outdoor activities and lo…

Norsjö Municipality Norsjö Municipality (Norsjö kommun) is a small, rural municipality in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden, known for boreal forests, outdoor recreation, and local forestry and s…

Nort-Leulinghem — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Nort-Leulinghem Nort-Leulinghem is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now within Hauts-de-France. Agriculture and…

North Adams, Massachusetts: history, culture, and local profile North Adams, Massachusetts North Adams is a small city in northwestern Massachusetts known for its industrial past, adaptive reuse arts campus, and regional colleges. Located in Berkshire County, it anchors…

North and Middle Andaman district A coastal district of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal, with headquarters at Mayabunder. Covers a largely forested island group noted for fishing, agriculture,…

North Arlington, New Jersey North Arlington is a residential borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, notable for Holy Cross Cemetery, a large regional burial ground whose interments far exceed the borough's liv…

North Attleborough, Massachusetts A town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, known for its industrial past in jewelry manufacturing and today as a residential community near the Rhode Island border with local schools…

North Barrington, Illinois North Barrington is a small, predominantly residential village in Lake County, Illinois, northwest of Chicago. It is known for low-density housing, natural open space and a village…

North Battleford North Battleford is a small city in Saskatchewan, Canada, located on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River. It functions as a regional service centre with a mixed agricult…

North Bay Village, Florida A small incorporated city of three man-made islands in Biscayne Bay between Miami and Miami Beach, known for its waterfront residences, marinas and close ties to the Miami metropol…

North Bend, Washington — a mountain-side city in King County North Bend, Washington North Bend is a small city in King County, Washington, located in the Snoqualmie Valley near the Cascade foothills. Known for outdoor recreation, scenic views and its proximity to…

North Brunswick, New Jersey North Brunswick is a suburban township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, with colonial-era roots, residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and transportation links to the Ne…

North Canton, Ohio North Canton is a small city in Stark County, Ohio, historically linked to manufacturing and home to Walsh University and the Hoover legacy. It is a residential suburb north of Can…

North Central Timor Regency (Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara) North Central Timor Regency Regency on Timor island in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. Covers geography, administration, history, economy, culture and development challenges of North Central Timor Re…

North Charleston, South Carolina An accessible overview of North Charleston: its geography, neighborhoods, history, economy, transportation, climate risks and cultural institutions within the Charleston metropolit…

North Courtland, Alabama North Courtland is a small incorporated town in Lawrence County, northern Alabama, known for its residential character, local civic life, and ties to nearby Courtland.

North Hero, Vermont North Hero is a small island town and county seat of Grand Isle County in the Lake Champlain Islands of Vermont, known for its rural landscape, lake recreation, and small‑town gove…

North Hodge, Louisiana — small village in Jackson Parish North Hodge, Louisiana North Hodge is a small village in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States. This article covers its location, character, governance, economy, and local services.

North Lauderdale, Florida North Lauderdale is a suburban city in Broward County, South Florida. This article summarizes its location, character, history, services, economy, and local features for readers se…

North Liberty, Iowa North Liberty is a suburban city in eastern Iowa near Iowa City, known for rapid residential growth, parks, community services, and its role in the Iowa City metropolitan area.

North Miami Beach, Florida Coastal city in northeastern Miami-Dade County, Florida, noted for its diverse population, waterfront neighborhoods, commercial corridors and links to the greater Miami metropolita…

North Miami, Florida North Miami is a city in Miami‑Dade County, Florida, founded in 1926. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area, noted for cultural diversity, waterfront neighborhoods and Florida…

North Miami, Oklahoma North Miami is a small town in Ottawa County in northeastern Oklahoma, United States. It is a residential community near the larger city of Miami, with local history tied to the re…

North Middletown, Kentucky North Middletown is a small city in Kentucky, United States. This article summarizes its character, typical history and development patterns, local institutions, and role within th…

North Newton, Kansas Small city in Harvey County, Kansas, adjacent to the city of Newton; noted for its residential character, college campus, and local cultural life.

North Nicosia: capital and cultural center of Northern Cyprus North Nicosia North Nicosia (Kuzey Lefkoşa) is the administrative and cultural centre on the Turkish Cypriot side of the divided city of Nicosia, noted for its Venetian walls, historic old town…

North Norfolk (local government district) North Norfolk North Norfolk is a coastal local government district in the county of Norfolk, England. Created in 1974, it has a mainly rural character, notable seaside towns, wildlife-rich coast…

North Pole, Alaska Small incorporated city near Fairbanks famed for its year-round Christmas theme, the Santa Claus House, and tourism; located in the Interior of Alaska far from the geographic North…

North Richland Hills, Texas: Suburb Overview and History North Richland Hills, Texas North Richland Hills is a suburban city in Tarrant County near Dallas–Fort Worth. This article summarizes its geography, history, population, services, and notable features.

North Sioux City, South Dakota Small city in Union County, South Dakota, located near the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers at the Nebraska–Iowa border; a suburb of Sioux City, incorporated in 1951 with 2,530 reside…

North Utica, Illinois North Utica (commonly Utica) is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, known as a gateway to Starved Rock State Park. It had 1,352 residents at the 2010 census and is part of the O…

North Vernon, Indiana — city in Jennings County North Vernon, Indiana North Vernon is a small city in Jennings County, southeastern Indiana, United States. It serves as a local center for commerce, education, and community life with historical ties t…

North Washington, Iowa — small city in Chickasaw County North Washington, Iowa North Washington is a small city in Chickasaw County in the state of Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its location, character, history, economy, services and notable fe…

Northampton: market town and regional centre in the East Midlands Northampton Overview of Northampton, a historic market town in the East Midlands of England: geography, history, industries, culture, transport and local governance, with key landmarks and ins…

Northampton, Massachusetts A city in western Massachusetts, county seat of Hampshire County; noted for its colleges, arts scene, and historic downtown on the Pioneer Valley.

Northboro, Iowa Northboro is a very small incorporated city in Iowa, United States, covering 0.26 sq mi and home to about 60 residents per early 21st-century censuses. It exemplifies a rural Midwe…

Northern Division (Fiji) Northern Division, Fiji Administrative division of Fiji encompassing Vanua Levu island. Capital Labasa; includes the provinces of Macuata, Cakaudrove and Bua. Geography, economy, history and transport out…