Municipalities

Odesa: Black Sea port city in southwestern Ukraine Odesa Odesa (also Odessa) is a historic Black Sea port and cultural center in southwestern Ukraine, known for its 19th‑century architecture, maritime economy, multicultural heritage and…

Ödeshög — locality and municipal seat in Östergötland, Sweden Ödeshög Ödeshög is a small Swedish town on the southern shore of Lake Vättern. It serves as the seat of Ödeshög Municipality and is known for nearby natural and cultural sites such as Ombe…

Ödeshög Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden Ödeshög Municipality A small rural municipality on the eastern shore of Lake Vättern in southern Sweden, noted for Omberg ridge, historic sites such as the Rök Runestone and Alvastra monastery ruins, a…

Oekingen — municipality in the Wasseramt district, canton of Solothurn Oekingen Oekingen is a small German-speaking municipality in the Wasseramt district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. This article summarizes its geography, history, administration,…

Oelixdorf Oelixdorf is a municipality in the Steinburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. This article outlines its geography, administration, history, economy and local life.

Oensingen — municipality in the Gäu district, Canton of Solothurn Oensingen Oensingen is a Swiss municipality in the Gäu district of the canton of Solothurn. Overview of its geography, development, local economy, transport role, and notable features.

Oeschebüttel — municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig‑Holstein, Germany Oeschebüttel Oeschebüttel is a small rural municipality in the district of Steinburg, in the northern German state of Schleswig‑Holstein. It exemplifies local agricultural communities in the re…

Oeschenbach — municipality in Oberaargau, canton of Bern, Switzerland Oeschenbach Oeschenbach is a small German-speaking municipality in the Oberaargau district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Rural in character, it is known for agriculture, village traditio…

Oetwil am See: municipality in the Pfannenstiel region of the canton of Zürich Oetwil am See Overview of Oetwil am See, a Swiss municipality in the Pfannenstiel hills of the canton of Zürich: geography, history, local economy, transport and notable features.

Oetwil an der Limmat Oetwil an der Limmat is a municipality in the Dietikon district of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. Its setting along the Limmat river shapes local geography, transport links, ec…

Offekerque — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Offekerque Offekerque is a small French commune in Pas-de-Calais, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This article outlines its origin, geography, administration, local character and not…

Offenbach am Main Offenbach am Main is a midsized German city on the River Main near Frankfurt, known for its industrial history, design and applied arts scene, and as the seat of national meteorolo…

Offenburg Offenburg is a regional city in southwestern Germany, seat of Ortenaukreis, known for its location near the Black Forest, wine-growing region, and transport links to France and oth…

Offin (commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France) Offin Offin is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now included in the Hauts-de-France region; typical o…

Offrethun (commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France) Offrethun Offrethun is a small rural commune in Pas-de-Calais, formerly in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, northern France. This article covers its location, administration, history, landmarks and local…

Oftringen, canton of Aargau, Switzerland Oftringen Oftringen is a Swiss municipality in the district of Zofingen, canton of Aargau. It functions as a local commercial and transport centre with mixed residential, industrial and recr…

Ōfunato: coastal city of Iwate Prefecture, Japan Ōfunato Ōfunato is a port city on the Sanriku Coast in southeastern Iwate Prefecture, Japan, known for its ria shoreline, fishing industry, long history of settlement, and repeated encount…

Ogasawara (Ogasawara Village), Tokyo — the Bonin Islands Ogasawara, Tokyo Ogasawara Village administers a remote subtropical Japanese archipelago (the Bonin Islands) under Tokyo. Renowned for endemic wildlife, small island communities, marine biodiversit…

Ogden Dunes, Indiana: coastal town and dune community Ogden Dunes, Indiana Ogden Dunes is a small lakeside town in Porter County, Indiana, known for its sand dunes, shoreline on Lake Michigan, residential character and proximity to Indiana Dunes parklands…

Ogdensburg, New York: River Port and Border City Ogdensburg, New York Ogdensburg is a small city on the St. Lawrence River in St. Lawrence County, New York. A regional port and border crossing, it had 11,128 residents at the 2010 census and links the…

Ogenne-Camptort — a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Ogenne-Camptort Ogenne-Camptort is a rural commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, formed by two historic villages. This article covers its name history, geography, waterways, local character and notable…

Ogens (Gros-de-Vaud), Vaud, Switzerland Ogens Ogens is a small French-speaking municipality in the Gros-de-Vaud district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its agricultural landscape, local community life and links…

Ohatchee, Alabama Ohatchee is a small incorporated town in Calhoun County, Alabama. Population 1,170 at the 2010 census; incorporated in 1956. Overview of geography, history, government, economy and…

Ohey (municipality in Namur, Belgium) Ohey Ohey is a small Walloon municipality in Namur province, Belgium, characterized by rural villages, historic churches and farmland. Population was about 4,318 in 2007; coordinates 50…

Ohmstal (former municipality in Lucerne, Switzerland) Ohmstal Ohmstal was a small municipality in the Willisau district of the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It merged into Schötz on 1 January 2013 and is now part of that municipality.

Oignies — commune in Pas-de-Calais with mining heritage Oignies Oignies is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, known for its coal-mining history, post-industrial redevelopment, local culture and a twinning link with Bu…

Oigny-en-Valois: a rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France Oigny-en-Valois Oigny-en-Valois is a small rural commune in the historical Valois area, located in Aisne in northern France. The article covers its name, administration, landscape, and local signi…

Oilton, Oklahoma Oilton is a small city in Creek County, Oklahoma. This article summarizes its location, origins tied to early oil development, local economy, and community characteristics.

Oiniades (municipal unit in Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece) Oiniades Oiniades is a municipal unit of the municipality of Missolonghi in western Greece, named for the nearby ancient city of Oeniadae; notable for its river delta, archaeology, and wetl…

Ojo, Lagos State: town and local government area Ojo Ojo is a town and local government area in Lagos State, Nigeria, known for Alaba International Market, Lagos State University, and its role as a commercial and educational hub.

Okanogan, Washington — city and county seat in north‑central Washington Okanogan, Washington Okanogan is a small city in north‑central Washington, the county seat of Okanogan County, with a population of about 2,552 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Greater Omak area a…

Okayama — capital city of Okayama Prefecture, Japan Okayama Okayama is the principal city of Okayama Prefecture in western Honshu, Japan, known for Okayama Castle, Korakuen Garden, its association with the Momotaro legend, and a role as a r…

Okayama — capital city of Okayama Prefecture, Japan Okayama, Okayama Okayama is the principal city of Okayama Prefecture on Honshu. A regional administrative, cultural and transport hub noted for Korakuen Garden, Okayama Castle, Momotaro folklore an…

Okazaki, Aichi — city in central Japan Okazaki, Aichi Okazaki is a city in Aichi Prefecture on Honshu, known for Okazaki Castle (birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu), hatcho miso production, and its role as a regional administrative and ind…

Okeechobee, Florida Okeechobee is a small city in central Florida, county seat of Okeechobee County, situated near Lake Okeechobee. It serves as a local center for agriculture, fishing, water manageme…

Okemah, Oklahoma — county seat and birthplace of Woody Guthrie Okemah, Oklahoma Okemah is a small city in central Oklahoma and the county seat of Okfuskee County. It is best known as the birthplace of folk musician Woody Guthrie and for its annual folk festiva…

Okinawa (city): overview, history, culture and transport Okinawa (city) Okinawa is a city on the island of Okinawa in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. This article covers its geography, history, culture, economy, transport links and notable features, includi…

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, the capital and largest city of Oklahoma, is a regional center for government, energy, culture and sports. It is known for its history, memorials, and a strong Nativ…

Okmulgee, Oklahoma — county seat and Muscogee (Creek) Nation center Okmulgee, Oklahoma Okmulgee is a small city in eastern Oklahoma, serving as the county seat of Okmulgee County and a cultural and administrative center for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Okoboji, Iowa: Lakefront City in the Iowa Great Lakes Region Okoboji, Iowa Okoboji is a small lakeside city in northwestern Iowa, known for its part in the Iowa Great Lakes, summer tourism, recreational boating and fishing, and its role in regional cultur…

Okolona, Mississippi — small city and county seat in Chickasaw County Okolona, Mississippi Okolona is a small city in northeastern Mississippi and one of two county seats of Chickasaw County. It had 2,692 residents at the 2010 Census and is known for its rural character…

Oktaha, Oklahoma Oktaha is a small town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States, with roots in the railroad era and a present-day identity tied to agriculture, community institutions, and nearb…

Ōkuma, Fukushima Ōkuma is a coastal town in Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture on Honshu. It is known as the site of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and was heavily affected by the 201…

Okutama, Tokyo: Mountain town, reservoir, and outdoor gateway Okutama, Tokyo Okutama is a mountainous town at Tokyo’s western edge, known for Lake Okutama, Chichibu‑Tama‑Kai National Park access, hiking, river recreation and as a crucial water source for th…

Olathe, Kansas Olathe is the county seat of Johnson County, Kansas. Part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, it has grown into a regional center for government, schools, business and parks.

Old Forge, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Old Forge is a small borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, known for its close ties to Scranton and a distinctive regional style of pizza. Population was 8,313 at the 2010 ce…

Old Saybrook, Connecticut Old Saybrook is a coastal town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, at the mouth of the Connecticut River. It is known for historic sites, shoreline recreation, Fenwick borough, and s…

Oldenborstel (municipality in Schleswig-Holstein) Oldenborstel Oldenborstel is a small rural municipality in the district of Steinburg, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany; known for agricultural landscape and village communit…