Municipalities

Nurieux-Volognat (commune in Ain, France) Nurieux-Volognat Nurieux-Volognat is a small commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France, known for its mixed rural landscape and local community life.

Nurmes — town in North Karelia, Finland Nurmes Nurmes is a small town in North Karelia, Finland, known for lakes, forests, Karelian culture and rural services. It absorbed neighboring Valtimo in 2020 and serves as a local centr…

Nurri, Sardinia: Inland Municipality in the Province of Sud Sardegna Nurri Nurri, an inland comune in Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy: a hill town at 612 m covering 73.7 km² with about 2,160 residents (2016) and a predominantly rural, agricultural economy.

Nusshof, Basel-Landschaft Nusshof Nusshof is a small rural municipality in the Sissach district of the canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, known for its agricultural character, local community life and proximi…

Nutley, New Jersey — Township in Essex County Nutley, New Jersey Nutley is a suburban township in Essex County, New Jersey, incorporated from Franklin Township in 1874; population 28,370 in the 2010 U.S. Census.

Nutteln — a rural municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein Nutteln Nutteln is a small municipality in the district of Steinburg, in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Rural in character, it forms part of Germany’s network of local mu…

Nuvilly Nuvilly is a small French-speaking municipality in the Broye district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, known for its agricultural landscape and local village character.

Nuxis — Town and Comune in Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy Nuxis Nuxis is a small town and comune in Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy. It covers about 61.6 km², sits at 196 m elevation, and had roughly 1,566 inhabitants in 2016.

Nüziders (Vorarlberg, Austria) Nüziders Nüziders is a municipality in the Walgau valley of Vorarlberg, Austria. It lies near Bludenz and combines local services, agriculture, light industry and easy access to Alpine recr…

Nyagan: Siberian town in Khanty–Mansiia Nyagan Nyagan is a town in northwest Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, near the Ob River. It developed with regional oil and gas activity and serves as a local administrative, transp…

Nybro — town in Kalmar County, Sweden Nybro Nybro is a town in Kalmar County, in the province of Småland, Sweden. It is the administrative centre of Nybro Municipality and lies within the traditional glassmaking district kno…

Nybro Municipality (Nybro kommun) Nybro Municipality Nybro Municipality in Kalmar County, southern Sweden — overview of geography, history, economy, culture and local services, with links to primary references and local seat Nybro.

Nyköping Nyköping is a historic Swedish town on the Baltic coast in Södermanland, serving as the seat of Nyköping Municipality and known for its castle, river mouth setting and regional tra…

Nyköping Municipality Nyköping Municipality in Södermanland County, Sweden; an administrative area centered on the city of Nyköping, with coastal landscapes, historical sites, transport links and mixed…

Nykvarn — town in Stockholm County, Sweden Nykvarn Nykvarn is a small Swedish urban area and the seat of Nykvarn Municipality in Stockholm County, known for its lakeside setting, historical manor houses and outdoor recreation.

Nykvarn Municipality A concise overview of Nykvarn Municipality in Stockholm County, Sweden: its geography, history, administration, economy and local attractions.

Nynäshamn — coastal town and port in Stockholm County, Sweden Nynäshamn Nynäshamn is a Swedish coastal town and the seat of Nynäshamn Municipality. Known for its harbour, ferry links to the Baltic islands, archipelago access and rail connection to Stoc…

Nynäshamn Municipality: coastal municipality in Stockholm County Nynäshamn Municipality Nynäshamn Municipality (Nynäshamns kommun) is a coastal municipality in Stockholm County, southern Stockholm archipelago. Known for its port, islands, forests and links to Stockhol…

Nyoma (tehsil in Ladakh, India) Nyoma Nyoma is a high‑altitude tehsil and village in Leh district, Ladakh, India, noted for its remote plateau landscapes, traditional Ladakhi communities, and strategic airstrip and bor…

Nyon, Vaud — lakeside town near Geneva Nyon Nyon is a Swiss town on Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud. It serves as a local administrative centre, has medieval origins, hosts cultural events and acts as a commuter hub for Ge…

Oak Forest, Illinois: Overview and Local Profile Oak Forest, Illinois Oak Forest is a suburban city in southern Cook County, Illinois, near Chicago. This article summarizes its location, development, services, transportation, recreation, and distingu…

Oak Grove, Kentucky Oak Grove is a small city in southwestern Kentucky adjacent to Fort Campbell. The community has strong ties to the military base and had about 7,064 residents in 2000.

Oak Grove (West Carroll Parish, Louisiana) Oak Grove, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana Oak Grove is the parish seat of West Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana. A small rural town serving as a local government and service center, with an agricultural economy and…

Oak Harbor, Washington Oak Harbor is a city on Whidbey Island in Island County, Washington, known for its maritime setting, nearby Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, outdoor recreation, and small‑town dow…

Oak Hill, Alabama — small incorporated town in Wilcox County Oak Hill, Alabama Overview of Oak Hill, a very small incorporated town in Wilcox County, Alabama, its incorporation, demographic trends, governance, and role as an example of rural communities in th…

Oak Hill, Florida Small riverside city in Volusia County on Florida's Atlantic coast, noted for waterfront living, boating, and proximity to the Indian River Lagoon.

Oak Lawn, Illinois Oak Lawn is a residential suburb southwest of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. Known for mid-20th-century growth, parks, and commuter links, it combines residential neighborhoods,…

Oakdale, California Oakdale is a small city in the San Joaquin Valley of Stanislaus County, California, known for its agricultural heritage, rodeo culture and proximity to Modesto and the Sierra Nevad…

Oakhurst, Oklahoma — small city profile Oakhurst, Oklahoma Overview and context for Oakhurst, a small city in Oklahoma, United States, covering geography, history, economy, community life, and how it differs from similarly named places.

Oakland Acres, Iowa Oakland Acres is a small incorporated city in Iowa, United States. This article outlines its location, character, development, local government and role within the nearby metropoli…

Oakland Charter Township, Michigan: Overview and Community Profile Oakland Charter Township, Michigan Oakland Charter Township is a charter township in northern Oakland County, Michigan. This article summarizes its status, governance, location, history, community services, and nota…

Oakland City, Indiana Oakland City is a small city in southwestern Indiana known for its regional college, local community institutions, and agricultural surroundings. It serves as a modest service cent…

Oakland Park, Florida Oakland Park is a small city in Broward County, Florida, part of the Miami metropolitan area. It is a residential and commercial community known for local parks, cultural events, a…

Oakland, California: City overview and history Oakland, California Oakland is a major California city on San Francisco Bay known for its port, rail links, diverse neighborhoods, industrial history and active cultural and political life.

Oakland, Florida — small town in Orange County within the Orlando metropolitan area Oakland, Florida Oakland is a small incorporated town in Orange County, Florida, within the Orlando–Kissimmee metro area. Known for a historic downtown, lakeside setting, and a mix of rural charact…

Oakland, Iowa: Overview, History, and Community Oakland, Iowa Oakland, a small city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States; overview of location, geography, history, economy, community life, and notable features.

Oakland, Kentucky: a small incorporated city in south-central Kentucky Oakland, Kentucky Oakland is a small incorporated city in Kentucky, United States. This article summarizes its setting, history, community character, local economy, and transportation and civic feat…

Oakland, Nebraska Small city in Burt County, Nebraska, known as the "Swedish Capital of Nebraska"; population 1,244 at the 2010 census. Overview, history, demographics, economy and cultural heritage…

Oakley, Kansas Oakley is a small city in western Kansas spanning three counties and serving as the county seat of Logan County. It is a regional service center for agriculture, transport, and loc…

Oakville, Ontario: overview, history, neighbourhoods and notable features Oakville, Ontario Oakville is a lakeside town in southern Ontario, Canada. This article summarizes its geography, development from early settlement to modern suburb, principal neighbourhoods, instit…

Oakwood, Oklahoma Oakwood is a very small town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. It is a rural community with a population of 65 at the 2010 census and a character shaped by agriculture and…

Oaxaca de Juárez: capital city of Oaxaca and cultural center Oaxaca de Juárez Oaxaca de Juárez is the capital of the Mexican state of Oaxaca, known for its colonial center, indigenous heritage (Zapotec and Mixtec), vibrant festivals, traditional cuisine and…

Obama, Fukui — coastal city on the Sea of Japan Obama, Fukui Obama is a coastal city in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, known for its fishing port, traditional crafts of the Wakasa region, historic temples and renewed tourism after international at…

Oberägeri — lakeside municipality in the canton of Zug, Switzerland Oberägeri Oberägeri is a German-speaking municipality on the northern shore of Lake Ägeri in the canton of Zug, Switzerland, known for its lakefront scenery, outdoor recreation and a mixed r…

Oberbalm (municipality in Bern, Switzerland) Oberbalm Oberbalm is a small German-speaking municipality in the Bern-Mittelland district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for rural character, agriculture, local heritage and prox…

Oberbipp (Canton of Bern, Switzerland) Oberbipp Oberbipp is a German-speaking municipality in the Oberaargau district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, noted for its rural landscape, historic village core and regional transpor…

Oberbözberg (former Swiss municipality) Oberbözberg Oberbözberg is a village and former municipality in the district of Brugg, canton Aargau, Switzerland, now part of the merged municipality of Bözberg. It is a rural community on th…

Oberbruck (Haut-Rhin): overview, history and visitor guide Oberbruck Oberbruck is a small commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, eastern France. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, administration, culture, and visitor highlights.