Municipalities

Ostreville, Pas-de-Calais — a commune in northern France Ostreville Ostreville is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, historically part of Nord‑Pas‑de‑Calais and now in Hauts‑de‑France; rural character, local…

Ostroveni: commune in Dolj County, Romania Ostroveni Ostroveni is a rural commune in Dolj County, in the Oltenia region of southwestern Romania. The article summarizes its setting, administration, economy, history and local life.

Ostrów Mazowiecka: regional seat in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland Ostrów Mazowiecka Ostrów Mazowiecka is the principal town and administrative seat of Ostrów County in the Masovian Voivodeship of Poland, known for its regional role, local history, and transport co…

Oswego, Kansas Oswego is a small city in Labette County, Kansas, located on the Neosho River. It is the Labette County seat and had 1,829 residents at the 2010 census.

Oświęcim — town in southern Poland and site of the Auschwitz memorial Oświęcim Oświęcim is a town in southern Poland, in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship near Kraków. It has medieval roots, an industrial and cultural life, and is internationally known for the ne…

Ōtaki, Chiba Ōtaki is a small inland town on the Bōsō Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, known for Ōtaki Castle, feudal history connected to Honda Tadakatsu, forestry and local tourism.

Otelfingen Otelfingen is a German-speaking municipality in the Dielsdorf district of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland, known as a residential and light-industrial community northwest of the…

Othmarsingen — municipality in the district of Lenzburg, Canton Aargau Othmarsingen Othmarsingen is a German-speaking Swiss municipality in the Lenzburg district of Canton Aargau. It is a mixed agricultural and residential community with local industry and regiona…

Otho, Iowa Small incorporated city in Webster County, central Iowa. A rural residential community near Fort Dodge with local ties to agriculture, regional services, and small‑town civic life.

Oto, Iowa — small city in the Sioux City metropolitan area Oto, Iowa Oto is a small city in western Iowa, United States, and part of the Sioux City metropolitan area. This article outlines its location, character, history, community life, and notabl…

Otsego, Minnesota — city profile Otsego, Minnesota Otsego is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. A suburban community of the Twin Cities, it had 13,571 residents at the 2010 census and has grown as part of regional e…

Ottana: town and comune in central Sardinia Ottana Ottana (Sardinian: Otzàna) is a small comune in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. It lies inland, with a modest population and a mix of agricultural, cultural and historical…

Ottawa County, Michigan: overview, history, communities and features Ottawa County, Michigan Profile of Ottawa County, Michigan: location, population (2010), major communities, history, economy, recreation, government and notable facts about this Lake Michigan–adjacent cou…

Ottawa, Illinois — River city and county seat in north-central Illinois Ottawa, Illinois Ottawa, Illinois, is a historic city at the confluence of the Illinois and Fox Rivers. It is the county seat of LaSalle County and known for its canal heritage, architecture, nearb…

Ottawa, Kansas — county seat on the Marais des Cygnes River Ottawa, Kansas Ottawa is a small Midwestern city in Franklin County, Kansas, located on the Marais des Cygnes River. It is a regional center for government, education and local commerce.

Ottenbach, Affoltern District, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland Ottenbach, Switzerland Ottenbach is a small municipality in the Affoltern district of the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. It is a largely German-speaking community with rural character and a population of…

Ottery St Mary: historic market town and civil parish in East Devon Ottery St Mary Ottery St Mary is a historic market town and civil parish in East Devon, England, noted for its riverside setting, medieval church, distinctive local traditions and a cluster of su…

Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve Municipality in Walloon Brabant, Belgium, known for the planned university town Louvain-la-Neuve, a regional rail hub, and a mixed university and suburban community of around 30,00…

Otting: Municipality in Donau-Ries, Bavaria, Germany Otting Otting is a small Bavarian municipality in the Donau-Ries district. This article outlines its location, administrative role, local features, history, economy and notable characteri…

Ottmarsheim — commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace Ottmarsheim Ottmarsheim is a small French commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace, known for its rare octagonal Romanesque collegiate church, its location on the Rhine near the German border, and local c…

Ottobrunn (Bavaria) Ottobrunn Ottobrunn is a suburban municipality in the Munich district of Bavaria, established in 1955. It is known for planned residential neighborhoods, nearby aerospace industry facilities…

Ottosen, Iowa: small Midwestern city overview Ottosen, Iowa Concise encyclopedia-style article about Ottosen, a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa, covering setting, history, economy, community life, and notable characteristics.

Ottumwa, Iowa: Overview, history, and local features Ottumwa, Iowa Ottumwa, the county seat of Wapello County in southeastern Iowa, sits on the Des Moines River. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, institutions, and transporta…

Ouahigouya: regional capital and market city in northern Burkina Faso Ouahigouya Ouahigouya is a regional city in northern Burkina Faso, administrative centre of Yatenga Province, with a notable market economy, Mossi cultural heritage, and a 2006 census populat…

Ouanaminthe (Wanament) — Haitian border city and market town Ouanaminthe Ouanaminthe (Wanament) is a northeastern Haitian city on the Dominican border, an arrondissement seat in Nord-Est Département, known for its cross-border market, administrative rol…

Oud-Heverlee: Municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium Oud-Heverlee Overview of Oud-Heverlee, a municipality near Leuven in Flemish Brabant, Belgium: geography, component villages, history, nature, local football club and transport links.

Oud-Turnhout (municipality in Antwerp, Belgium) Oud-Turnhout Oud-Turnhout is a municipality in Antwerp province, Belgium. In the Kempen (Campine) region, it combines rural landscapes, a small historic centre, local services and links to near…

Oude IJsselstreek Municipality in eastern Gelderland, Netherlands, formed in 2005 around the Oude IJssel river; includes towns such as Ulft, Silvolde and Gendringen and borders Germany.

Oudenaarde — historic town in East Flanders, Belgium Oudenaarde Oudenaarde is a historic Belgian town on the River Scheldt in East Flanders, noted for its late-Gothic town hall, tapestry tradition and its central role in Flemish cycle racing. P…

Oudenburg (Belgium) — municipality in West Flanders Oudenburg Oudenburg is a small municipality in West Flanders, Belgium, with medieval roots, local cultural sites and archaeological remains. Population was about 8,947 in 2007; coordinates 5…

Oudergem (Auderghem) — municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region Oudergem Oudergem (French: Auderghem) is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region in Belgium, known for its residential neighborhoods, green spaces and part of the Sonian…

Oudsbergen Municipality in Belgian Limburg formed on 1 January 2019 by merging Opglabbeek and Meeuwen-Gruitrode. It covers about 116.24 km² and has roughly 23,000 residents, with mixed rural…

Ouézy — Commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Ouézy Ouézy is a small French commune in the Calvados department, formerly part of Basse-Normandie in the northwestern region of Normandy. Overview of location, administration, history a…

Ouffet — Municipality in Liège Province, Belgium Ouffet Ouffet is a small Walloon municipality in Liège province, Belgium. It is rural in character, had 2,551 inhabitants in 2007, and lies at approximately 50°26′N, 5°28′E.

Ouffières — small commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Ouffières Ouffières is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy in northwestern France. It had 189 inhabitants in 2017 and retains a quiet agricultural character.

Ouillon: a rural commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Ouillon Ouillon is a small French commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, known for its rural landscape, traditional architecture and local Béarnese cultural…

Ouilly-du-Houley, Calvados (Normandy) Ouilly-du-Houley Ouilly-du-Houley is a small French commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, formerly part of Basse‑Normandie. This article outlines its setting, features, history…

Ouilly-le-Tesson — commune in Calvados, Normandy Ouilly-le-Tesson Ouilly-le-Tesson is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, known for its typical Norman landscape, local heritage and agricultural surroundings.

Ouilly-le-Vicomte: commune in Calvados, Normandy Ouilly-le-Vicomte Ouilly-le-Vicomte is a small commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, historically part of Basse-Normandie. This article outlines its setting, name, local feature…

Ouistreham: Normandy port, seaside resort and gateway to Caen Ouistreham Ouistreham is a coastal commune in Calvados, Lower Normandy, known for its working port, ferry links to the UK, Riva‑Bella resort, and nearby D‑Day landing sites. It serves as the…

Oulches-la-Vallée-Foulon Oulches-la-Vallée-Foulon is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy and now within Hauts-de-France, notable for its valley se…

Oulchy-la-Ville (Aisne, France) Oulchy-la-Ville Oulchy-la-Ville is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, in the historical Picardie area now part of Hauts-de-France. The article covers its location, f…

Oulens-sous-Echallens — municipality in the Gros-de-Vaud, Canton of Vaud Oulens-sous-Echallens Oulens-sous-Echallens is a small rural municipality in the Gros-de-Vaud district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for agriculture, village life and proximity to Echallens.

Oulens-sur-Lucens Former Swiss municipality in the canton of Vaud; a small rural settlement that was incorporated into Lucens on 1 July 2011. Overview of location, history, administration and local…

Oulmes (Vendée) — former commune in Pays de la Loire Oulmes Oulmes is a former French commune in the Vendée department, Pays de la Loire. Merged into Rives-d'Autise in 2019, this article summarizes its geography, history, administration and…

Oulu — city in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland Oulu Oulu is a regional center in northern Finland known for its tech industry, university, and cultural events. It lies on the Gulf of Bothnia and serves as a transport, education and…

Oupeye — Municipality in Liège Province, Wallonia, Belgium Oupeye Oupeye is a French-speaking municipality in Wallonia's Liège province, northeastern Belgium. Located at 50°42′N 5°39′E, it had about 23,633 inhabitants in 2007 and includes several…

Ouro Preto — historic mining town in Minas Gerais, Brazil Ouro Preto Ouro Preto is a colonial-era town in Minas Gerais, Brazil, famous for its 18th-century gold-mining heritage, Baroque architecture, and status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.