Municipalities

Paden City, West Virginia Paden City is a small Ohio River city straddling Tyler and Wetzel counties in West Virginia, founded in 1903, with a population of 2,633 at the 2010 census.

Paderborn: city of springs, cathedral, university and regional culture Paderborn Paderborn is a city in central-west Germany known for its many springs, historic cathedral, university, annual Libori festival and a mix of education, research and medium-sized ind…

Padria — town and comune in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia Padria Padria (Pàdria) is a small town and comune in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. As of 2016 it had 633 residents, covering 48.39 km² and lying 304 m above sea level. Rural e…

Padru, Sardinia (Comune in the Province of Sassari) Padru Padru is a small comune in the Province of Sassari on the island of Sardinia, Italy. It has a rural character, low population density, and a local economy centered on agriculture,…

Paducah, Kentucky Paducah is a river city in western Kentucky and the county seat of McCracken County. Noted for its river port, Lowertown arts district, quilt heritage, floodwall murals and manufac…

Paducah, Texas Paducah is a small rural town in north‑central Texas and the county seat of Cottle County, known for its agricultural surroundings and role as a local administrative and community…

Pagig — former mountain village and municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland Pagig Pagig (Romansh: Pagiai) was a small mountain municipality in the Plessur district of Graubünden, Switzerland. It merged with St. Peter on 1 January 2008 to form St. Peter-Pagig.

Pagolle (Pagola) — Commune in the French Basque Country Pagolle Pagolle (Basque: Pagola) is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, rooted in Basque culture and traditional agriculture.

Pahokee, Florida Small city on the shore of Lake Okeechobee in Palm Beach County, known for agriculture, a strong high-school football tradition, and its history as a lakeside community.

Paillet, Gironde — commune in Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, France Paillet Paillet is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France. This article summarizes its setting, character, history, local economy, and practical information for v…

Pailly — a European place name Pailly Pailly is a toponym used by several small municipalities in Europe, especially in France and the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The name appears in local geography, family na…

Pailly, Switzerland Pailly is a small French-speaking municipality in the Gros-de-Vaud district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for agriculture, local governance and rural landscapes popular…

Paimio (Pemar) — town in Southwest Finland Paimio Paimio (Swedish: Pemar) is a municipality in Southwest Finland known for Alvar Aalto’s Paimio Sanatorium, rural landscapes, and proximity to Turku. Population about 11,000 (2014).

Paintsville, Kentucky Paintsville is a small city in eastern Kentucky that serves as a regional commercial and cultural center in the Appalachian river valley, known for its history, outdoor recreation,…

Paion — former municipality in Achaea, West Greece Paion Paion is a former municipal area in Achaea, West Greece. Small and largely rural, it was established after the Greek War of Independence, reformed under the Capodistrian Plan, and…

Pajala — administrative centre in northern Norrbotten, Sweden Pajala Pajala is a small town in northern Sweden’s Norrbotten County, serving as the seat of Pajala Municipality. Known for its Arctic environment, Tornedalian culture and access to wilde…

Pajala Municipality Pajala Municipality in Norrbotten County, northern Sweden, is a large, sparsely populated area shaped by Tornedalen culture, Meänkieli and Sami presence, forestry, reindeer herding…

Pak Singhar — town and Union Council in Tando Allahyar, Sindh, Pakistan Pak Singhar Pak Singhar is a town and administrative Union Council in Tando Allahyar District, Sindh, Pakistan, known as a local service and agricultural settlement with a reported population…

Palacios del Sil: municipality in León, Spain Palacios del Sil Palacios del Sil is a small municipality in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain, known for its Sil River valley setting, rural settlements, and cultural ties to the Leone…

Palagnedra — village and former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Palagnedra Palagnedra is a mountain village in the Locarno district of Ticino, Switzerland, known for the Lago di Palagnedra reservoir on the Melezza and for its 2009 merger into the municipa…

Palakkad (Palghat) — city in Kerala, India Palakkad Palakkad is a city in the state of Kerala, India, noted for the Palakkad Gap, fertile plains and rice cultivation, historic fort and regional culture largely conducted in Malayalam…

Palatka, Florida Palatka is the county seat of Putnam County, Florida, situated on the St. Johns River. It is noted for its riverside setting, historic downtown, Ravine Gardens State Park and an an…

Palencia (Spain) — city and provincial capital Palencia Palencia is a historic city in northern Spain, capital of the province of Palencia in Castile and León. Known for its Gothic cathedral, the Cristo del Otero monument and proximity…

Palermo: capital city of Sicily Palermo Palermo is Sicily's capital and largest city, a historic Mediterranean port known for its Arab‑Norman monuments, lively street markets, distinctive cuisine and centuries of cultura…

Palestine, Texas County seat in East Texas known for its railroad heritage, historic downtown, and location in the Piney Woods. A regional center for culture, recreation, and local government in An…

Paliseul — municipality in the Belgian province of Luxembourg Paliseul Paliseul is a rural municipality in Belgium's Luxembourg province, in the Ardennes. It includes villages and hamlets, with a small population and a landscape of forests, farms and…

Palluau (Vendée): fortified hilltop commune in Pays de la Loire Palluau Palluau is a small historic commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France, noted for its medieval walls, castle remains, village layout and local rural herit…

Palluel — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Palluel Palluel is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department. This article summarizes its setting, administration, historical context and typical local life in northern France…

Palm Bay, Florida: overview, history, environment and local features Palm Bay, Florida Palm Bay is a coastal city on Florida’s Space Coast known for its estuaries, suburban growth, parks and links to regional aerospace and coastal economies.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Planned city in northeastern Palm Beach County, Florida, known for golf, shopping, and suburban communities. Founded mid‑20th century with parks, business centers, and regional att…

Palm Beach Shores, Florida A compact oceanfront town on Singer Island in Palm Beach County, Florida, known for residential beaches, small-scale tourism, and municipal government on a barrier island.

Palm Beach, Florida: overview, history, landmarks and local character Palm Beach, Florida Palm Beach is a small, affluent incorporated town on a barrier island in Palm Beach County, Florida, known for its beaches, historic estates, upscale shopping, and seasonal resort…

Palm Coast, Florida: Overview, History, Geography, and Community Palm Coast, Florida Palm Coast is a master-planned city in Flagler County, Florida, known for its coastal setting, parks, canals and steady growth since late 20th-century development and incorporation…

Palm Desert, California Palm Desert is a city in Riverside County in the Coachella Valley known for desert climate, resort and retirement communities, shopping on El Paseo, golf courses, and cultural attr…

Palma de Mallorca — capital and principal city of Mallorca Palma de Mallorca Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the Balearic Islands on the island of Mallorca. A Mediterranean port city known for its historic center, Gothic cathedral, tourism, and transpor…

Palmer, Alaska Small city in the Matanuska Valley, noted for agriculture and the Alaska State Fair, near Hatcher Pass and Independence Mine, and serving as a local hub for outdoor recreation and…

Palmer, Iowa Palmer is a small rural city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its setting, character, history, economy, local institutions and role in the surrounding agricultura…

Palmer, Kansas — small city in Washington County Palmer, Kansas Palmer is a small incorporated city in Washington County, Kansas, United States. It had 111 residents at the 2010 census and typifies rural Midwestern communities with agricultural…

Palmetto, Florida: Gulf Coast city on the Manatee River Palmetto, Florida Palmetto, Florida is a small city on Florida's Gulf Coast along the Manatee River. Known for its waterfront, agricultural roots, and proximity to the Bradenton metropolitan area.

Palmview, Texas — city in Hidalgo County, Rio Grande Valley Palmview, Texas Palmview is a small city in Hidalgo County in the Rio Grande Valley of southern Texas. This article covers its location, geography, development, economy, civic life and notable fea…

Palmyra, Pennsylvania Palmyra is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg. Settled about 1717, it is a small community with local government, schools, parks and a mix of residential an…

Palos Hills, Illinois — Suburban city in Cook County Palos Hills, Illinois Palos Hills is a residential city in Cook County, part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is noted for suburban neighborhoods, nearby forest preserves, local parks, and community…

Paltamo — municipality in Kainuu, Finland Paltamo Paltamo is a rural municipality in the Kainuu region of Finland, known for forests, lakes, small communities, local culture and proximity to neighbouring municipalities and natural…

Pamiers — subprefecture and town in Ariège, Occitanie Pamiers Pamiers is a subprefecture and the largest town of the Ariège department in Occitanie, southwestern France. It serves as a local administrative, commercial and cultural centre with…

Pampigny (municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland) Pampigny Pampigny is a French-speaking municipality near Morges in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is a rural community with historical roots, local services, and links to the wider Lak…

Pamplin City, Virginia — small town in Appomattox and Prince Edward counties Pamplin City, Virginia Pamplin City is a small incorporated town in south‑central Virginia that lies in both Appomattox and Prince Edward counties; population was 219 at the 2010 U.S. census.

Pamplona — capital of Navarre and home of the San Fermín festival Pamplona Pamplona, northern Spain's Navarre capital, is known for its medieval core, the San Fermín festival with the running of the bulls, historic architecture, and its role on regional r…

Panama City Beach, Florida: coastal city and tourist destination Panama City Beach, Florida Panama City Beach is a coastal city on the Gulf of Mexico in Bay County, Florida, known for long white-sand beaches, outdoor recreation, tourism-driven economy, and year-round attr…