Municipalities

Bangalore (Bengaluru): India's technology hub and growing metropolis Bangalore Bangalore, officially Bengaluru, is the capital of Karnataka and a major Indian city known for its information technology industry, educational and research institutions, pleasant…

Bangerten (former municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland) Bangerten Bangerten was a small municipality in Seeland, canton of Bern. Merged into Rapperswil on 1 January 2016, it is described here in terms of geography, administration, history and loc…

Bangkok — Capital of Thailand Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand’s capital and largest city, is a riverine metropolis known for its temples, markets, skyline, tropical climate and central role in the nation's politics, economy…

Bangor, Maine: Regional center on the Penobscot River Bangor, Maine Bangor is a city in eastern Maine, a regional economic and cultural hub on the Penobscot River known for its lumber history, transportation links, and ties to writers and folklore.

Baní — coastal city and municipal seat in the Peravia province, Dominican Republic Baní Baní is the capital municipality of Peravia province in southern Dominican Republic, known for its dry plains, nearby sand dunes, agriculture, coastal communities and local cultura…

Bánica (San Francisco de Bánica): a Dominican border municipality Bánica San Francisco de Bánica, commonly Bánica, is a municipality in Elías Piña province, Dominican Republic, located on the Haitian border near the Artibonite River with a distinct fron…

Banjul — capital city of The Gambia Banjul Banjul is the Gambian capital located on St Mary’s Island at the mouth of the Gambia River. It is a small but important port, administrative center and market town with a larger me…

Banks, Alabama Banks is a small rural town in Pike County, Alabama, United States. It is known for its small‑town character, agricultural surroundings and proximity to the county seat.

Bankston, Iowa: small city profile and local overview Bankston, Iowa Concise encyclopedia entry about Bankston, a small incorporated city in eastern Iowa, covering location, history, geography, economy, governance, and community life.

Banne — commune in Ardèche, southern France Banne Banne is a small commune in the Ardèche département of southern France. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, administration, local life, and attractions for vi…

Banner, Illinois Banner is a small incorporated village in the U.S. state of Illinois. This article describes its place within Illinois municipal structures, typical geography, local life, and hist…

Bannes (Mayenne): small rural commune in Pays de la Loire, France Bannes, Mayenne Bannes is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire, northwest France. It had 118 inhabitants in 1999 and exemplifies the region's dispersed rural communi…

Banneville-la-Campagne: a rural commune in Calvados, Normandy Banneville-la-Campagne Banneville-la-Campagne is a small French commune in the Calvados department of Normandy. This article outlines its setting, landscape, local heritage, administration and visitor in…

Banneville-sur-Ajon Banneville-sur-Ajon was a small former commune in Calvados, Basse-Normandie, northwestern France. It was merged into the new commune Malherbe-sur-Ajon on 1 January 2016.

Bannockburn, Illinois: small North Shore village in Lake County Bannockburn, Illinois Bannockburn is a small, primarily residential village in Lake County, Illinois, on Chicago's North Shore. Known for large lots, wooded landscapes and a low-density suburban charact…

Bannwil (municipality in Oberaargau, Canton of Bern, Switzerland) Bannwil Bannwil is a small Swiss municipality in the Oberaargau district of the canton of Bern, characterized by rural landscapes, local services, and ties to regional transport and agricu…

Banon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) Banon, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Banon is a small hilltop commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of southeastern France, known for traditional Provençal character and its eponymous goat cheese wrapped i…

Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia — geography, history and economy Banteay Meanchey province Banteay Meanchey is a northwestern Cambodian province on the Thai border. Its capital is Serei Saophoan. The province includes Tonlé Sap wetlands, major rivers, cross‑border trade…

Bantzenheim — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Bantzenheim Bantzenheim is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, in eastern France. It sits on the Rhine plain and combines agricultural roots with proximity to regional transpor…

Banville, Calvados (Normandy commune) Banville Banville is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage, and proximity to Normandy's coastal history.

Baon — Commune in Yonne, central France Baon Baon is a small commune in the Yonne department of central France, part of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This article outlines its setting, administration, landscape, history, and local…

Baotou — Industrial and Cultural City in Inner Mongolia, China Baotou Baotou is a prefecture-level city in Inner Mongolia, China, noted for heavy industry, the nearby Bayan Obo rare-earth deposit, its Yellow River location, and mixed Mongol–Han cultu…

Bapaume — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Bapaume Bapaume is a historic commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, known for its rebuilt town centre and its role in 20th-century conflicts and regional agriculture…

Bar-le-Duc: historic prefecture town in northeastern France Bar-le-Duc Bar-le-Duc is the administrative center of the Meuse department in northeastern France, known for its divided upper and lower towns, Renaissance architecture, and a traditional cur…

Baradili: a brief profile of one of Sardinia’s smallest communes Baradili Baradili (Sardinian: Bobàdri) is a very small comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. Key facts: area 5.57 km², elevation 165 m, population recorded as 83 in 2016.

Barahona (Santa Cruz de Barahona) — city in southwestern Dominican Republic Barahona, Dominican Republic Barahona (Santa Cruz de Barahona) is the principal city and port of the Dominican Republic's southwest, serving as an administrative, commercial and cultural center for Barahona pr…

Baraigne — small rural commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Baraigne Baraigne is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. With 174 inhabitants in 2017, it exemplifies rural village life, local administration, and Occitan…

Barangay (Philippines): Local administrative unit Barangay A barangay is the smallest political and administrative unit in the Philippines, providing local services, governance, and community dispute resolution. It evolved from precolonial…

Baratili San Pietro Baratili San Pietro (Sardinian: Boàtiri) is a small comune in the Province of Oristano on Sardinia, Italy. It covers 6.1 km², sits about 11 m above sea level, and had around 1,312…

Barbaira — Small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Barbaira Barbaira is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, known for viticulture, traditional architecture and a quiet village life (population ~750 in…

Barbâtre — commune on Noirmoutier, Vendée (Pays de la Loire) Barbâtre Barbâtre is a small French commune on the island of Noirmoutier in the Vendée department, known for its Atlantic coastline, salt marshes, and a mix of fishing and tourism.

Barbengo: former municipality and quarter of Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland Barbengo Barbengo, a former independent municipality merged into Lugano in 2008, is now a quarter in Ticino, Switzerland. Explore its local history, the administrative change and its curren…

Barbentane: a commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Barbentane Barbentane is a small French commune in the Bouches‑du‑Rhône department of Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d'Azur, known for its historic village, rural landscape and Provençal culture.

Barberêche: former municipality on Fribourg's language boundary Barberêche Barberêche was a small bilingual municipality in the district of See, canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Known for its historic castle and position on the French–German language boun…

Barberey-Saint-Sulpice — commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Barberey-Saint-Sulpice Barberey-Saint-Sulpice is a small commune near Troyes in the Aube département of north-central France, known for its local parish, rural surroundings and links to the city of Troye…

Barberier (Allier): commune in central France Barberier Barberier is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France, known for its agricultural landscape, local governance as a French commune, and ties to regional hist…

Barberton, Ohio Barberton is a city in Summit County, Ohio, near Akron. Founded as a planned industrial community, it is known as “The Magic City” and features the historic Anna‑Dean Farm and a ma…

Barbery, Calvados — a commune in Normandy, France Barbery, Calvados Barbery is a small commune in the Calvados department in northwestern France, historically in Basse-Normandie and now part of the Normandy region, typical of rural Norman settlemen…

Barbourmeade, Kentucky — small incorporated suburb of Louisville Barbourmeade, Kentucky Barbourmeade is a small incorporated residential city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, within the Louisville metropolitan area. It functions as a local municipal community with subur…

Barbourville, Kentucky Barbourville is the county seat of Knox County in southeastern Kentucky, known for its role as a local government center, home to the University of the Cumberlands, and for Appalac…

Bârca — commune in Dolj County, Romania Bârca Bârca is a rural commune in Dolj County, southwestern Romania. This article outlines its location, administrative role, landscape, economy, historical context and cultural features…

Barcelona: Mediterranean capital of Catalonia and a modern cultural hub Barcelona Overview of Barcelona: geography, climate, history, culture, economy, transport, sports and major landmarks, with the lasting influence of urban projects such as the 1992 Olympics.

Barcelonnette: Alpine town in the Ubaye Valley, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Barcelonnette Barcelonnette is a small subprefecture town in the southern French Alps, noted for its Ubaye Valley setting, outdoor recreation, and distinctive Mexican-influenced villas built by…

Barcus (Barkoxe): a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Barcus Barcus (Basque: Barkoxe) is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for its Basque heritage, pastoral landscapes and traditional…

Barda District (Bərdə): overview, history and significance Barda District Barda District (Bərdə) is an administrative district of Azerbaijan with its centre at Barda city. It comprises many villages and is notable for its agricultural economy and medieva…

Bardolph, Illinois — small rural village in west-central Illinois Bardolph, Illinois Bardolph is a small village in west-central Illinois known for its agricultural surroundings, local community institutions, and typical Midwestern rural history and governance.

Bardonnex — municipality in the canton of Geneva Bardonnex Bardonnex is a French-speaking municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It combines rural landscapes and suburban residence, lies close to the French border, and is gover…

Bardos, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Bardos is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. The article describes its setting, administration, history, economy, cultural ties and notable lo…