Municipalities

Petosse (Vendée) — commune in western France Petosse Petosse is a small commune in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region, western France. This article summarizes its setting, local character, administration, economy, a…

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Port City and Administrative Centre of Kamchatka Krai Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — administrative, cultural and industrial center of Kamchatka Krai on Russia’s Pacific coast. Founded in 1740, its port drives regional fishing, processing…

Petrozavodsk — Capital of the Republic of Karelia Petrozavodsk Petrozavodsk is the administrative center of Russia's Republic of Karelia on Lake Onega, founded as an 18th‑century ironworks. It is a regional cultural, educational and transport…

Peujard Peujard is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, within the Nouvelle‑Aquitaine region. It exemplifies rural French local government, landscape, and comm…

Peuplingues (Pas-de-Calais) Peuplingues Peuplingues is a small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, near Calais and the Channel Tunnel; it combines rural character with transport-related activity and local heritage…

Peuton — small commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire Peuton Peuton is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of the Pays de la Loire region in northwestern France, noted for its low population and typical French local administratio…

Pexiora — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France Pexiora Pexiora is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local institutions and regional Occitan heritage.

Peymeinade: a commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Peymeinade Peymeinade is a commune in southeastern France's Alpes-Maritimes department. Overview of its location, geography, history, culture, economy and visitor information.

Peynier, commune in Bouches‑du‑Rhône Peynier Peynier is a small Provençal commune in Bouches‑du‑Rhône near Aix‑en‑Provence. This article summarizes its location, character, history, local life, sights and practical links for…

Peypin — Commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Peypin Peypin is a small Provençal commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, southern France, known for its village character, Mediterranean landscape and proximity to Marseille. Population about 5,00…

Peypin-d'Aigues — commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Peypin-d'Aigues Small rural commune in southeastern France, noted for its Provençal setting near the Luberon, modest population (586 in 2006), agricultural landscape and local heritage.

Peyrefitte-du-Razès — commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Peyrefitte-du-Razès Peyrefitte-du-Razès is a very small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, historically part of the Razès area; recorded population 48 (2017).

Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers, Aude — small commune in Occitanie, France Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers Peyrefitte-sur-l'Hers is a small rural commune in the Aude department of the Occitanie region in southern France, known for its low population, agricultural landscape and tradition…

Peyrelongue-Abos — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Peyrelongue-Abos Peyrelongue-Abos is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, with agricultural roots, local heritage and links to nearby towns and the…

Peyrens — a small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Peyrens Peyrens is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. Population 496 (2017). Article covers location, administration, character, history and local…

Peyres-Possens — former municipality in Vaud, Switzerland Peyres-Possens Peyres-Possens was a small rural municipality in the Gros-de-Vaud district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. In 2013 it merged with neighbouring communes to form the municipality…

Peyriac-de-Mer: coastal commune in Aude, Occitanie Peyriac-de-Mer Peyriac-de-Mer is a small coastal commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France, known for its lagoon, salt marshes, birdlife and a compact medieval village centre.

Peyriac-Minervois — commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Peyriac-Minervois Peyriac-Minervois is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, located in the Minervois wine region and noted for its rural character, viticulture and l…

Peyriat, Ain (France) Peyriat Peyriat is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, eastern France. High-altitude village (≈680 m), about 383 km from Paris; population was 166 in 2007.

Peyrolles-en-Provence: a commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence Peyrolles-en-Provence Peyrolles-en-Provence is a small commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, southern France. Overview of location, administration, landscape, history, economy, cultural life and practical visito…

Peyrolles, Aude Peyrolles is a very small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France, noted for its low population, agricultural surroundings and typical local governance…

Pezens — commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Pezens Pezens is a small commune in the Aude department of the Occitanie region in southern France, with a rural economy, local heritage and ties to the Carcassonnais area. Population abo…

Pfäfers (municipality in Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Switzerland) Pfäfers Pfäfers is a rural Swiss municipality in the Tamina valley of Sarganserland, canton of St. Gallen, known for the Tamina Gorge, historic Pfäfers Abbey and links to nearby thermal sp…

Pfaffenheim: a commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France Pfaffenheim Pfaffenheim is a small Alsatian commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, known for its vineyards, Alsatian heritage and a population of about 1,428 (2015).

Pfäffikon (Schwyz) — town in the municipality of Freienbach Pfäffikon, Schwyz Pfäffikon is the principal town of Freienbach in Höfe District, canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, notable as a regional transport hub and commercial centre on the shore of Lake Zurich…

Pfäffikon, Zürich — Town and District Capital in the Canton of Zürich Pfäffikon, Zürich Pfäffikon is the administrative centre of the Pfäffikon district in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It lies in the Zürcher Oberland near Pfäffikersee and is notable for local go…

Pfaffnau — municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Pfaffnau Pfaffnau is a small German‑speaking municipality in the Willisau district of the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It is a rural town with agricultural landscape, local services, and…

Pfastatt — commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace, France Pfastatt Pfastatt is a town (commune) in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, near Mulhouse. This article covers its location, character, history, local life and notable features.

Pfeffikon (Lucerne) — former municipality in Sursee district, Switzerland Pfeffikon, Switzerland Pfeffikon was a small municipality in the district of Sursee, canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, merged into Rickenbach on 1 January 2013. This article outlines its location, history,…

Pfeffingen, Basel-Landschaft Pfeffingen Pfeffingen is a small Swiss municipality in the Arlesheim district of the canton Basel-Landschaft. Known for its medieval castle ruins, rural character and proximity to Basel, it o…

Pfetterhouse — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Pfetterhouse Pfetterhouse is a small border commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, France, known for its rural landscape, Alsatian cultural influences and history on the Franco‑Germa…

Pforzheim — German city known for jewelry, industry and Black Forest gateway Pforzheim Pforzheim is an urban city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known as the 'Goldstadt' for its long jewelry and watchmaking tradition, located at the edge of the Black Forest with abou…

Pfungen — Municipality in the district of Winterthur, Canton of Zürich Pfungen Pfungen is a German-speaking municipality in the Winterthur district of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It combines residential areas, light industry and local services close to…

Pfyn (Thurgau) — municipality and Neolithic archaeological site Pfyn Pfyn is a Swiss municipality in the Steckborn district of the canton of Thurgau, notable for its rural character and as the type-site of the Neolithic Pfyn culture.

Phallah — Union Council in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Phallah Phallah is a union council in Abbottabad District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This article outlines its location, geography, administration, people, economy and notable features…

Phenix City, Alabama Phenix City, Alabama, is a riverfront city on the Georgia border, spanning Russell and Lee counties. Known for its proximity to Columbus and Fort Benning, it has a complex 20th-cen…

Phenix, Virginia Phenix is a small town in the U.S. state of Virginia. This article outlines its location, character, historical background, community life, economy, and notable features.

Phidim Municipality Phidim Municipality in eastern Nepal is the administrative center of Panchthar District. Formed by merging three village units in 2014, it is a local hub for administration, trade,…

Phil Campbell, Alabama Phil Campbell is a small town in Franklin County, northwest Alabama, noted for its rural setting, local institutions, and community-centered life.

Philippeville (Belgium) Philippeville Philippeville is a small Walloon municipality in Namur province, southern Belgium, known for its 16th-century fortified origins, local heritage, and position south of Charleroi.

Philippi, West Virginia Philippi is the county seat of Barbour County, West Virginia, a small city noted for its Civil War history, historic covered bridge, riverside setting, and a 2010 population of 2,9…

Philippsburg — town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany Philippsburg Philippsburg is a town in the Karlsruhe district of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known for its riverside location, historical fortress origins and the former Philippsburg nuclear po…

Phillipsburg, Kansas County seat of Phillips County in northern Kansas. A small agricultural and service center on the Great Plains with local government, community institutions, and historic roots in…

Phillipsburg, New Jersey A town in Warren County, New Jersey, on the Delaware River opposite Easton, Pennsylvania. Historically a rail and river transportation center; population 14,950 at the 2010 U.S. Ce…

Phnom Penh: Capital and largest city of Cambodia Phnom Penh Phnom Penh is Cambodia's political, cultural and economic center, located at the confluence of the Mekong, Bassac and Tonlé Sap rivers. It combines historic sites, markets and rapi…

Phoenix, Arizona — Overview, Geography, History, and Culture Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, capital of Arizona, is a large desert metropolis in the Salt River Valley known for rapid growth, hot climate, diverse economy, and cultural institutions in the American S…

Phoenix, Oregon Small city in Jackson County, Oregon, in the Rogue Valley near Medford. Part of the Medford metro area, with a history of small-town commerce and significant damage from the 2020 A…

Piacenza, Italy: city of palazzi and Po Valley heritage Piacenza Piacenza is a northern Italian city in Emilia‑Romagna, capital of its province. Known for Renaissance palaces, medieval streets, and agricultural trade, it sits on the fertile Po p…