Municipalities

Oldenburg (city in Lower Saxony, Germany) Oldenburg (city) Oldenburg is a northwestern German city and regional centre in Lower Saxony, formerly capital of the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. It is known for its university, cultural institutions…

Oldenzaal: Historic City and Municipality in Overijssel, Netherlands Oldenzaal Oldenzaal, a city and municipality in Overijssel's Twente region of the Netherlands, combines medieval origins (city rights 1249), a compact historic centre and roughly 32,000 resi…

Olds, Iowa — small Midwestern community Olds, Iowa Overview of Olds, a small community in Iowa, United States, with background on its character, historical context, local life, and how to find further information.

Oldsmar, Florida Oldsmar is a small city on Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida, founded by industrialist Ransom E. Olds; known for waterfront parks, business parks, suburban neighborhoods and a…

Oldtown, Idaho Small city in the Idaho Panhandle, Oldtown sits near the Washington border. Known for its rural setting, timber and river history, and access to outdoor recreation in northern Idah…

Olean, New York: A regional city on the Allegheny River Olean, New York Olean is a small city in Cattaraugus County, New York, founded in 1808. Once tied to the 19th‑century oil and rail booms, it remains a local commercial and cultural center in south…

Olen (Antwerp, Belgium) Olen Olen is a municipality in the Flemish province of Antwerp, located in the Kempen region of Belgium. It had about 11,467 inhabitants in 2007 and occupies a mix of rural landscape an…

Olendon: a commune in Calvados, Normandy Olendon Olendon is a small commune-level locality in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwestern France. This entry outlines its administrative status, landscape, historical context…

Oliena, Sardinia — town, landscape, wine and cultural heritage Oliena Oliena is a municipality in Nuoro, Sardinia, known for its Supramonte limestone massifs, Nuragic archaeology, Cannonau wine, pastoral traditions and outdoor activities in a rugged…

Olive Hill, Kentucky: small city in northeastern Kentucky Olive Hill, Kentucky Olive Hill is a small city in northeastern Kentucky with roots as a railroad and timber community. It serves as a local service center and preserves historic and cultural ties to t…

Olivet (Mayenne) Olivet, Mayenne Olivet is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire in northwestern France, noted for its agricultural landscape and village administration. Population wa…

Olivone (former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland) Olivone Olivone was a mountain municipality in the Blenio Valley, canton Ticino, Switzerland. In the mid-2000s it merged with neighbouring communes to form the modern municipality of Bleni…

Ollastra: small comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia Ollastra Overview of Ollastra (Sardinian: Ollàsta), a small Italian comune in Oristano, Sardinia — geography, population, local economy, history context, and notable features.

Ollie, Iowa: small city profile Ollie, Iowa Ollie is a small incorporated city in eastern Iowa, known for its rural setting, local institutions, and community character within Clinton County.

Ollmuth — municipality in Trier‑Saarburg, Rhineland‑Palatinate Ollmuth Ollmuth is a small municipality in the Trier‑Saarburg district of Rhineland‑Palatinate, Germany. It had 168 residents at the end of 2018 and typifies rural communities in western G…

Ollolai — hilltop town in Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy Ollolai Ollolai is a small hilltop comune in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. In 2016 it had about 1,291 inhabitants, covers 27.24 km² and lies at 960 m above sea level.

Ollon, Switzerland: Alpine municipality in the canton of Vaud Ollon, Switzerland Ollon is a Swiss municipality in the Aigle district of Vaud, located in the foothills southeast of Lake Geneva. It combines village life, alpine pastures and a well-known resort at…

Olmedo — comune in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia Olmedo Olmedo is a small municipality in northwestern Sardinia (Province of Sassari). Overview of geography, population, history, economy, culture and practical information for the town a…

Olmsted Falls, Ohio — suburban city in the Cleveland area Olmsted Falls, Ohio Olmsted Falls is a small city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, known for its historic downtown, scenic falls and role as a residential suburb of Cleveland. It maintains local government,…

Olne — Municipality in Liège Province, Belgium Olne Olne is a small Walloon municipality in the province of Liège, known for rural landscapes, a compact village center and local traditions. Coordinates: 50°35′N, 5°45′E.

Olofström Olofström is an urban locality in Blekinge County, southern Sweden. It is the seat of Olofström Municipality and is known for its industrial heritage, surrounding lakes and forests…

Olofström Municipality Olofström Municipality in Blekinge County, southern Sweden, is centered on the town of Olofström. It combines a manufacturing tradition with extensive forests, lakes and outdoor re…

Olomouc: Historical City in Moravia, Czech Republic Olomouc Olomouc is the sixth-largest city in the Czech Republic, a regional cultural and academic centre in Moravia, noted for its UNESCO-listed Holy Trinity Column, medieval architecture…

Olonne-sur-Mer Olonne-sur-Mer, formerly an independent commune on France's Atlantic coast in Vendée, is known for its coastline, marshes and maritime heritage; since 2019 it is part of Les Sables…

Oloron-Sainte-Marie Oloron-Sainte-Marie is a commune and sub-prefecture in southwestern France, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. It is known for its historic cathedral, mountain access, and mix…

Olsberg, Aargau: municipality in the Rheinfelden district Olsberg, Aargau Overview of Olsberg, a Swiss municipality in the Rheinfelden district of canton Aargau. Covers location, character, history, economy, transport, and notable distinctions.

Olten — Swiss town and regional hub in the canton of Solothurn Olten Olten is a town in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, situated on the Aare river. It is a regional administrative centre and an important railway junction linking major Swiss ci…

Oltingen — municipality in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland Oltingen Oltingen is a small rural municipality in the Sissach district of the canton Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. This article outlines its location, landscape, history, community life a…

Olympia, Washington Olympia is the capital of Washington state, seat of Thurston County, and a waterfront city at the south end of Puget Sound known for its government institutions, parks, and cultura…

Olzai (Sardinia) Olzai Olzai is a small inland comune in the Province of Nuoro on the island of Sardinia, Italy. It is a rural town with a small population, traditional culture, and an economy historical…

Omaha, Nebraska — overview, history, and notable features Omaha, Nebraska Omaha is Nebraska's largest city, a regional economic and cultural center on the Missouri River with a long history in transportation, agriculture, and business.

Omak, Washington: City at the Gateway to the Okanogan Highlands Omak, Washington Overview of Omak, Washington—its geography, history, economy, transportation, culture, and role as a regional service center in north-central Washington State.

Omet (Gironde) — Rural commune in southwestern France Omet Omet is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, noted for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and proximity to the Bordeaux region.

Ōmihachiman, Shiga Prefecture — historic merchant city on Honshū Ōmihachiman Ōmihachiman is a city in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, noted for its preserved merchant quarter, Hachiman-bori canal, and historic ties to the Omi merchants. It lies on Honshū near Lake…

Omissy — commune in the Aisne department of northern France Omissy Omissy is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie. This article summarizes its location, governance, landscape, history, local life and points…

Omsk: Siberian administrative, cultural, and transport center Omsk Omsk, a major city in southwestern Siberia on the Om and Irtysh rivers, is the administrative center of Omsk Oblast, a Trans‑Siberian transport hub, and a regional industrial and c…

Onaga, Kansas Small city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. Rural community with agricultural roots; population was 702 at the 2010 census. Serves as a local center for nearby farms…

Onagawa, Miyagi (coastal fishing town) Onagawa, Miyagi Coastal town in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, centered on fishing and a local port. It was heavily damaged by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and has since undergone major recon…

Onancock, Virginia: Historic Harbor Town on the Eastern Shore Onancock, Virginia Onancock is a small historic harbor town on Virginia's Eastern Shore, noted for its maritime heritage, preserved 19th-century architecture, arts scene, and designation as an histor…

Onanì — municipality in Nuoro, Sardinia Onanì Onanì is a small inland comune in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy, known for its low population density, traditional agriculture and pastoralism, and hilly interior landscap…

Onawa, Iowa Onawa is a small city in western Iowa, the county seat of Monona County, known for its wide main street and a 2010 population of 2,998. It serves as a local center for agriculture,…

Oncieu: Commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Oncieu Oncieu is a small commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in eastern France. Explore its location, local governance, population insights and role within France’s muni…

Ondefontaine — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Ondefontaine Ondefontaine was a small former commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France. It was merged into the new commune Les Monts d'Aunay on 1 January 2017 as part of local t…

Oneida, Kansas: small city in Nemaha County Oneida, Kansas Oneida is a small city in Nemaha County, northeastern Kansas. This article summarizes its location, characteristics, brief history, local life and significance as a rural community…

Oneonta, Alabama: county seat and home of the Covered Bridge Festival Oneonta, Alabama Oneonta is the county seat of Blount County, Alabama, known for its annual Covered Bridge Festival, local government institutions, and role as a regional service and market town in…

Onești — city in Bacău County, Romania Onești Onești is a city in Bacău County, Romania, with industrial roots on the Trotuș River. Known for its communist-era development and as the birthplace of gymnast Nadia Comăneci, it se…

Onex, Geneva — Swiss municipality Onex, Switzerland Onex is a French-speaking municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. A suburban commune in the Geneva metropolitan area, it includes residential neighbourhoods, local servi…

Onhaye — municipality in Namur province, Belgium Onhaye Onhaye is a small Walloon municipality in Namur province, known for rural landscapes, historic villages such as Anthée and Falaën, and the Château de Falaën. Coordinates 50°14′N 4°…