Municipalities

Pianezzo — former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Pianezzo Pianezzo was a small Italian‑speaking municipality in the Bellinzona area of Canton Ticino, merged into Bellinzona in 2017. Summary of location, history, merger and local features.

Piazzogna — former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Piazzogna Piazzogna was a small lakeside municipality in the Locarno district of the canton of Ticino, merged in 2010 with neighbouring communes to form the new municipality of Gambarogno.

Picher, Oklahoma — Former Mining Town and Superfund Site Picher, Oklahoma Picher, Oklahoma is a largely abandoned former lead–zinc mining town in northeastern Oklahoma, central to the Tar Creek Superfund cleanup and disincorporated after contamination an…

Pichilemu: Chilean coastal city and international surf center Pichilemu Pichilemu is a coastal city and commune in central Chile, capital of Cardenal Caro Province. Known for its beaches—especially Punta de Lobos—it is a national resort and a world-cla…

Pickens, South Carolina: Small County Seat near the Blue Ridge Foothills Pickens, South Carolina Pickens is a small county seat in northern South Carolina at the edge of the Blue Ridge foothills. Known for its courthouse, rural character, and proximity to outdoor recreation an…

Pickensville, Alabama Pickensville is a small incorporated town in Pickens County in western Alabama, historically linked to river transport and rural agriculture and serving as a local community center…

Pico Rivera, California: overview, history, and community Pico Rivera, California Pico Rivera is a suburban city in southeastern Los Angeles County, incorporated in 1958 after the merger of two farming communities; it is known for its Mexican‑American culture, i…

Pictou: a coastal town in Nova Scotia with Scottish roots Pictou Pictou is a small coastal town in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, known for its Scottish heritage, the arrival of the Ship Hector, maritime history and local museums along the Northumb…

Piedmont, Alabama Piedmont is a small city in northeastern Alabama, spanning Calhoun and Cherokee counties; known for its role in the Anniston–Oxford area and for a devastating 1994 tornado.

Piedmont, California — an independent residential enclave in the East Bay Piedmont, California Piedmont is a small, primarily residential city in Alameda County, California, entirely surrounded by Oakland. Known for its hilly streets, strong public schools and distinct munic…

Pieksämäki — town in Southern Savonia, Finland Pieksämäki Pieksämäki is a city in Southern Savonia, Finland, known for its railway junction, lakeside surroundings and role as a regional service centre. Founded 1930; merged with Pieksänmaa…

Pienza: Renaissance town in Val d'Orcia, Tuscany Pienza Pienza is a small Tuscan hill town famed as an early Renaissance model city. Redesigned in the 15th century by order of Pope Pius II, it is noted for its harmonious piazza, notable…

Pierlas (Alpes-Maritimes) — mountain commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Pierlas Pierlas is a small rural commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France, known for its mountain setting, traditional architecture and quie…

Piermont, Louisiana: A concise profile of the unincorporated community Piermont, Louisiana Piermont is an unincorporated community in Red River Parish, Louisiana. This article describes its setting, governance, local character, history, and how rural communities like Pie…

Pierrafortscha — municipality in the Saane/Sarine district, canton of Fribourg Pierrafortscha Pierrafortscha is a small Swiss municipality in the Saane (Sarine) district of the canton of Fribourg. This article summarizes its location, character, history, administration and…

Pierre, South Dakota — small state capital on the Missouri River Pierre, South Dakota Pierre (pronounced “peer”) is the capital of South Dakota. Founded in 1880 on bluffs above the Missouri River, it serves as the state government center and a gateway to Lake Oahe r…

Pierrefeu (commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) Pierrefeu Pierrefeu is a small commune in southeastern France's Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, administratively associated with the Alpes-Maritimes department. Rural character, Provençal…

Pierrefitte-en-Cinglais — commune in Calvados, Normandy Pierrefitte-en-Cinglais Pierrefitte-en-Cinglais is a small French commune in the Calvados department of northwestern Normandy, known for its rural landscape, local heritage and place within France's commu…

Pierrefitte-sur-Loire Pierrefitte-sur-Loire is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France, noted for its riverside location, agricultural landscape, and traces of historical settle…

Pierremande — commune in Aisne, northern France Pierremande Pierremande is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardie and now part of Hauts-de-France. It is a rural settlement with local governance,…

Pierremont — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Pierremont Pierremont is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, in the Hauts‑de‑France region. Typical features include agricultural land, local administrat…

Pierrepont, Calvados Pierrepont is a small French commune in the Calvados department of Normandy. This article summarizes its location, administrative context, landscape, history, economy and points of…

Pierson, Iowa Pierson is a small city in western Iowa, United States, noted for its rural setting, agricultural economy, and local community life. This article outlines its geography, developmen…

Pieterlen — municipality in the Biel/Bienne district, canton of Bern Pieterlen Pieterlen is a Swiss municipality in the Biel/Bienne administrative district of the canton of Bern. It lies near Biel/Bienne and combines local industry, residential areas and regi…

Piets-Plasence-Moustrou — a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques Piets-Plasence-Moustrou Piets-Plasence-Moustrou is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape and local heritage typical of…

Piffonds: A rural commune in the Yonne department of France Piffonds Piffonds is a small French commune in the Yonne department, noted for its rural landscape, local heritage and role within France’s system of communal administration.

Pignicourt (Aisne) — Commune in northern France Pignicourt Pignicourt is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article summarizes its location, administration, local life, history a…

Pigniu — former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland Pigniu Pigniu is a small alpine village and former municipality in Surselva, canton Graubünden, Switzerland. Now part of Ilanz/Glion, it is noted for mountain scenery, the nearby Panix Pa…

Pihem: a small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Pihem Pihem is a rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article outlines its location, features, history, local life, and points of interest.

Pihen-lès-Guînes: A commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Pihen-lès-Guînes Pihen-lès-Guînes is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, near Guînes and Calais. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, economy, landmark…

Pihtipudas — municipality in Central Finland Pihtipudas Pihtipudas is a small rural municipality in Central Finland known for its lakes, forests and village communities. It had about 4,386 residents in August 2013 and borders several ot…

Pike Road, Alabama Pike Road is a town in Montgomery County, Alabama, east of Montgomery. Once a rural crossroads, it has grown into a suburban community with local schools, parks, and a mix of resid…

Pilot Mound, Iowa Pilot Mound is a small incorporated community in central Iowa. Known for its rural setting and local landmarks, it reflects the agricultural and small-town character common to many…

Piła Piła is a historic town in northwestern Poland, administrative seat of Piła County in Greater Poland. Known for rail and river links, 19th–20th century industrial growth, and mixed…

Pimelles: a small rural commune in Yonne, Burgundy Pimelles Pimelles is a small rural commune in the Yonne department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of north-central France, noted for its agricultural landscape and local village life…

Pincé (commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France) Pincé Pincé is a small French commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy and notable feature…

Pinckard, Alabama Pinckard is a small incorporated town in Dale County, Alabama, established in 1893 with 647 residents at the 2010 census. A rural community in the Wiregrass region with ties to nea…

Pindamonhangaba: city in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo, Brazil Pindamonhangaba Pindamonhangaba is a municipality in the Paraíba Valley, São Paulo state, Brazil. Known for its Tupi-derived name, strategic location between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and a mi…

Pine Apple, Alabama Pine Apple is a small incorporated town in Wilcox County, Alabama, noted for its rural setting, 19th-century buildings, and a population that fell from 145 in 2000 to 132 in 2010.

Pine Plains, New York Pine Plains (town), New York Pine Plains is a small town in Dutchess County, New York, known for rural landscapes, local agriculture, and a village center that serves as a community and service hub.

Pine Ridge, Alabama — overview of a small American town Pine Ridge, Alabama Pine Ridge is a small incorporated town in Alabama. This article summarizes its setting, likely origins, governance, community life, local economy and distinguishing notes for read…

Pineville, Kentucky — county seat and Appalachian community Pineville, Kentucky Pineville is a small city in southeastern Kentucky, serving as the county seat of Bell County. It is known for its Appalachian setting, local government role, and proximity to Cumb…

Pineville, Louisiana — Central Louisiana city on the Red River Pineville, Louisiana Pineville is a city in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, located on the north bank of the Red River across from Alexandria. It is part of the Alexandria metropolitan area with local parks…

Pinhais (Paraná): City in Greater Curitiba, Brazil Pinhais Pinhais is a municipality in Greater Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. It combines residential neighborhoods, industry and green spaces and is home to the Autódromo Internacional de Curiti…

Pinson, Alabama Pinson is a suburban city in Jefferson County, northeast of Birmingham, Alabama. It developed from a rural settlement into a residential community and reported 5,033 residents at t…

Piolenc, Vaucluse — a Provençal commune known for garlic and agriculture Piolenc Piolenc is a commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France. Noted for agriculture—especially garlic—local markets and an annual festival, it sits near Orange and…

Piombino — coastal town and port in Tuscany, Italy Piombino Piombino is a coastal comune in the Province of Livorno, Tuscany. Known as a ferry gateway to Elba, it has Etruscan roots, medieval fortifications and a modern port and industrial…

Pioneer Village, Kentucky Pioneer Village is a small incorporated city in Bullitt County, Kentucky, near Louisville. It is primarily residential, with local municipal government and close ties to regional s…