Municipalities

Quirbajou — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Quirbajou Quirbajou is a tiny rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. This article outlines its location, administration, population, local economy and what visit…

Quitman, Georgia — Brooks County seat and historic southern city Quitman, Georgia Quitman is the county seat of Brooks County, Georgia, known for its historic district, small-city character, agricultural surroundings and role as a regional center in southern Geo…

Quitman, Louisiana: Overview of the Village in Jackson Parish Quitman, Louisiana Quitman is a small village in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States. This article summarizes its location, administrative status, history, economy, community life, and notable l…

Quitman, Texas Quitman is a small city in Wood County, East Texas, serving as the county seat. Known for its rural character and as the birthplace of actress Sissy Spacek, it functions as a local…

Quito: Ecuador's Andean Capital and UNESCO World Heritage Historic Centre Quito Quito, Ecuador’s highland capital at about 2,850 m, blends modern urban life with a UNESCO-listed historic centre renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture, churches an…

Quœux-Haut-Maînil — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Quœux-Haut-Maînil Quœux-Haut-Maînil is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now within Hauts-de-France. Overview, geography…

Raab — market town in Upper Austria Raab Raab is a market town in the Austrian state of Upper Austria, covering about 23 km². This article summarizes its setting, administrative status, local life, and what distinguishes…

Raasiku Parish (Raasiku vald) Raasiku Parish Raasiku Parish is a rural municipality in northern Estonia's Harju County. It includes small boroughs and villages, manages local services, and functions as a residential and agric…

Rabat — Capital city of Morocco Rabat Overview of Rabat, Morocco's administrative capital: location, history, urban form, economy, cultural sites and its role alongside Salé and Casablanca.

Raceland, Kentucky: overview, history, and local features Raceland, Kentucky Raceland is a small home rule-class city in Greenup County in northeastern Kentucky, United States, known for its residential character, local services, and historical ties to rail…

Racine, Wisconsin Racine is a city on Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin, the county seat of Racine County. Known for its industrial history, S.C. Johnson headquarters, Danish kringle pastry an…

Racquinghem: a commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Racquinghem Racquinghem is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, name origin, administration, landscape, local life and poin…

Rădășeni — commune in Suceava County, Romania Rădăşeni Rădășeni is a rural commune in Suceava County in northeastern Romania. It lies within the historical region of Bukovina and exemplifies traditional Moldavian village life, local ag…

Rădăuți — town in Suceava County, Bukovina, Romania Rădăuţi Rădăuți is a municipality in Suceava County, northern Romania, with a diverse cultural heritage in the historical region of Bukovina and a population of about 27,759.

Radcliff, Kentucky Radcliff is an incorporated city in Hardin County, Kentucky, adjacent to Fort Knox. It developed as a residential and service center and is part of the Elizabethtown–Fort Knox area…

Radebeul — wine town and Dresden suburb in Saxony, Germany Radebeul Radebeul is a große Kreisstadt in Meißen district near Dresden, known for its vineyards on Elbe slopes, 19th‑century villas, the Karl May Museum and a preserved narrow‑gauge herita…

Radelfingen (Seeland, Canton of Bern) Radelfingen Radelfingen is a small German-speaking municipality in the Seeland district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, characterized by rural landscapes, agriculture, and local community…

Radford, Virginia Radford is an independent city in southwestern Virginia on the New River, known for Radford University, small-city downtown life, and ties to the New River Valley region.

Radinghem, a commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Radinghem Radinghem is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. The article covers its location, character, history,…

Radolfzell am Bodensee Radolfzell Radolfzell am Bodensee is a German lakeside town on the west shore of Lake Constance (Bodensee), an administrative centre in the Konstanz district and a local hub for tourism, natu…

Radom — city in east-central Poland Radom Radom is a historically rooted city in east-central Poland, an industrial and cultural center in the Masovian Voivodeship with roughly 229,000 inhabitants and an area near 111 km².

Radovan, Dolj County, Romania Radovan, Dolj Radovan is a rural commune in Dolj County, Romania, located in the historical region of Oltenia. It functions as a local administrative unit with an economy focused on agriculture…

Raedersdorf — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Raedersdorf Raedersdorf is a small rural commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, in the historic Alsace area near the Swiss and Territoire de Belfort borders.

Raedersheim Raedersheim is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est in eastern France, with Alsatian cultural roots, rural character, local services and typical village sights.

Raeford, North Carolina Raeford is the county seat of Hoke County, North Carolina. A small city near Fayetteville, it serves as a local government and commercial center with ties to regional agriculture a…

Raeren Raeren is a municipality in eastern Belgium's Liège province, part of the German‑speaking Community, noted for historic stoneware pottery and the Raeren Castle museum.

Rafz — Swiss border municipality in the district of Bülach, canton of Zürich Rafz Rafz is a municipality in the district of Bülach in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland, located on the German border. It combines rural landscape, local services and commuter links…

Raggal — municipality in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria Raggal Raggal is a small mountain municipality in the district of Bludenz, located in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg. Known for its alpine landscape, rural economy and outdoor r…

Ragunda Municipality (Jämtland County, Sweden) Ragunda Municipality Ragunda Municipality is a sparsely populated district in Jämtland County, northern Sweden, known for forested landscapes, the dramatic Döda Fallet (Dead Falls), outdoor recreation…

Ragusa: Sicilian city and the historical name of Dubrovnik Ragusa Ragusa refers both to a provincial capital in southeastern Sicily and to the historical Italian name for Dubrovnik. This article explains the two meanings, history, architecture an…

Rahway, New Jersey Rahway is a small city in Union County, New Jersey (population 29,556 in 2020). Known for its riverfront, performing-arts scene, commuter rail access and ongoing downtown revitaliz…

Raiford, Florida — small town in Union County Raiford, Florida Raiford is a small incorporated town in Union County, Florida, United States. It had 255 residents at the 2010 census and is a rural community known for its low population and near…

Raillimont — commune in Aisne, northern France Raillimont Raillimont is a rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, economy and l…

Rain (Lucerne) — municipality in Hochdorf district, canton of Lucerne Rain, Lucerne Rain is a small municipality in the Hochdorf district of the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. The article describes its location, landscape, history, administration, economy and tra…

Rainbow City, Alabama — overview, history, and community profile Rainbow City, Alabama Rainbow City is a small city in Etowah County, Alabama, within the Gadsden metropolitan area. This article summarizes its location, development, services, economy and local charact…

Rainsville, Alabama Rainsville is a city in northeastern DeKalb County, Alabama, on the Sand Mountain plateau. Incorporated in 1956, it serves as a local center for commerce, schools and community lif…

Raipur — capital and commercial centre of Chhattisgarh Raipur Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh in central India. A regional administrative, educational and commercial hub, it is known for rice cultivation, industry, and growing urban inf…

Raisio (Reso) — city in Southwest Finland Raisio Raisio is a small city in Southwest Finland near Turku. It is mainly Finnish-speaking, has a mixed industrial and service economy, and had roughly 24,500 residents in 2014.

Raissac-d'Aude: a small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Raissac-d'Aude Concise profile of Raissac-d'Aude, a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, covering location, character, history, economy and local significance.

Raissac-sur-Lampy: Commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Raissac-sur-Lampy Raissac-sur-Lampy is a small rural commune in Aude, Occitanie, France, located by the Lampy stream with about 456 residents (2017); overview of its geography, administration and lo…

Rajanpur — city and administrative centre in southwestern Punjab, Pakistan Rajanpur Rajanpur is the administrative centre of Rajanpur District in southwestern Punjab, Pakistan, located on the western plains beside the Indus River. It serves as a regional market, a…

Rajapalaiyam: Town, textile centre and native dog breed in Tamil Nadu Rajapalaiyam Rajapalaiyam is a special grade municipality in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, known for its textile industry, Ayyanar Falls and the native Rajapalayam dog breed.

Rajouri (town in Jammu and Kashmir) Rajouri Rajouri is a hill town and district headquarters in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, noted for its mixed cultural traditions, agricultural economy and scenic Pir Pa…

Rajshahi: Silk City and Educational Hub on the Padma River, Bangladesh Rajshahi Rajshahi, a major Bangladeshi city on the Padma River, is an administrative hub nicknamed Silk City and Education City for its silk industry and cluster of universities.

Rajshahi Division (Bangladesh) Rajshahi Division Rajshahi Division is a northwestern administrative region of Bangladesh known for fertile alluvial plains, agriculture (notably mangoes and silk), river systems, and regional educa…

Raleigh, North Carolina: Overview, History, and Role in the Research Triangle Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, is a planned city known as the 'City of Oaks', a regional center for government, education, research and technology within the Research Tria…

Ralston, Oklahoma Ralston is a small town in Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its setting, community character, history, local institutions, and practical information for visitors or…

Ramallah: Palestinian city, cultural center, and political seat Ramallah Ramallah is a Palestinian city in the central West Bank known as the administrative and cultural centre of the Palestinian national institutions and a regional hub for commerce and…