Municipalities

Ramanathapuram (Ramnad): town and district headquarters in Tamil Nadu Ramanathapuram Ramanathapuram, commonly called Ramnad, is a municipality and district headquarters in Tamil Nadu, India. Noted for chilli production, coastal trade and historic Ramnad heritage; p…

Ramasse — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Ramasse Ramasse is a small commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. This article summarizes its location, governance, landscape, history, economy and visitor…

Ramat Gan — Israeli city east of Tel Aviv, Diamond Exchange and urban park hub Ramat Gan Ramat Gan is a city in Israel's Tel Aviv District, known for its Diamond Exchange, major parks, universities and high-tech industry. Founded as a moshava in 1921, it is part of the…

Rambouillet, France Rambouillet Rambouillet is a commune in the Yvelines department southwest of Paris, known for its historic château, extensive forest, and role as a regional administrative and cultural center.

Ramecourt (Pas-de-Calais): overview of a northern French commune Ramecourt, Pas-de-Calais Ramecourt is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, local life and practical…

Ramenskoye (city in Moscow Oblast) Ramenskoye Ramenskoye is a Russian city in Moscow Oblast, an administrative and industrial center with suburban links to Moscow, local cultural sites, and a history tied to regional industry…

Ramicourt — commune in the Aisne department, northern France Ramicourt Ramicourt is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie and now in Hauts-de-France; its character is rural with local governance, agricultural la…

Ramillies, Walloon Brabant (Belgium) Ramillies Ramillies is a French-speaking municipality in Walloon Brabant, Belgium, known for its rural character and the nearby 1706 Battle of Ramillies site. Coordinates: 50°38′N, 4°54′E.

Ramjerd — city and district capital in Marvdasht County, Fars Province, Iran Ramjerd Ramjerd (Persian: رامجرد), formerly Kushkak, is the administrative center of Dorudzan District in Marvdasht County, Fars Province, Iran; a small agricultural town near historic sit…

Ramlinsburg — Municipality in Liestal District, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland Ramlinsburg Ramlinsburg is a small municipality in the Liestal district of the canton Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, known for its rural character, local community life and proximity to Liesta…

Rammenau (Ramnow) — town in Saxony, Germany Rammenau Rammenau (Sorbian: Ramnow) is a small town in the Bautzen district of Saxony, Germany, noted for its Baroque Schloss Rammenau, local Sorbian heritage, and as the birthplace of phil…

Rammersmatt — commune in the Haut-Rhin department of France Rammersmatt Rammersmatt is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France. This article outlines its setting, administrative role, historical context, local economy and points o…

Ramona, Oklahoma — small town profile and community overview Ramona, Oklahoma Concise encyclopedia profile of Ramona, Oklahoma: location, history, economy, institutions, community life, and contemporary challenges facing this small rural town in the United S…

Ramosch: former municipality in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland Ramosch Ramosch was a municipality in the Inn district of Graubünden, southeastern Switzerland. In 2013 it merged with Tschlin to form the new municipality of Valsot; it is known for its E…

Ramous (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Ramous Ramous is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy, and local features…

Ramsar, Iran Ramsar is a coastal city in Mazandaran Province on the southern Caspian Sea, known for its humid subtropical climate, scenic mountains, hot springs and as the site of the 1971 Rams…

Ramsen, Schaffhausen (municipality in northern Switzerland) Ramsen Ramsen is a municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, economy, local life and practical notes for visitors.

Rancate (former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland) Rancate Rancate was an Italian‑speaking former municipality in the Mendrisio district of Ticino, southern Switzerland, merged into Mendrisio in 2009 as part of a local municipal reorganisa…

Rancé (Ain) — a commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France Rancé Rancé is a small commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in eastern France. This article outlines its location, landscape, local administration, history, economy, and…

Rances, Switzerland — municipality in Jura-Nord Vaudois, Canton of Vaud Rances, Switzerland Rances is a small French-speaking municipality in the Jura-Nord Vaudois district of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is a rural community with local governance, agricultural roo…

Ranchi — capital of Jharkhand, India Ranchi Ranchi is the administrative and cultural centre of Jharkhand in eastern India. It sits on a plateau, serves as a regional hub for government, education and industry, and has notab…

Rancho Mirage, California — Desert resort city in the Coachella Valley Rancho Mirage, California Rancho Mirage is an affluent resort city in Riverside County, California, known for golf, celebrity estates, and the Sunnylands diplomatic retreat. Population rises seasonally with…

Rancho Palos Verdes, California: coastal city on the Palos Verdes Peninsula Rancho Palos Verdes, California Rancho Palos Verdes (RPV) is a residential coastal city in Los Angeles County, California, known for ocean cliffs, nature preserves, affluent neighborhoods, and landmarks like Poin…

Randa, Valais — Alpine village in the Matter Valley Randa, Switzerland Randa is a German-speaking municipality in the Mattertal (district of Visp), canton of Valais, Switzerland, noted for its dramatic mountain setting, hiking routes and history of la…

Randalia, Iowa Randalia is a small city in Fayette County in northeastern Iowa, known for its rural setting and small-town character.

Randall, Iowa Randall is a small city in Hamilton County, in north-central Iowa, United States. The community is characteristic of rural Midwestern towns with agricultural roots, local instituti…

Randogne — former municipality of Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland Randogne Randogne was a Swiss municipality in the district of Sierre, canton of Valais, now part of the Crans-Montana resort area; known for mountain tourism, alpine views and year-round ou…

Randolph, Iowa Randolph is a small rural city in southwestern Iowa, United States. It has agricultural roots and functions as a local community center within its county, reflecting typical small‑…

Rangeley, Maine — lakefront town and four‑season resort in the Western Mountains Rangeley, Maine Rangeley is a small Franklin County town on Rangeley Lake in western Maine, known for trout fishing, winter sports, fall color and a sign claiming it is halfway between the Equator…

Rangpur District, Bangladesh Rangpur District Rangpur District is a northern district of Bangladesh centered on Rangpur city. It is an agricultural, cultural and administrative hub in the Rangpur Division with long historical…

Rangpur, Bangladesh Rangpur is a major city in northwestern Bangladesh, an administrative and commercial centre for surrounding districts, with agricultural commerce, educational institutions and a di…

Rankweil — market town in Vorarlberg, Austria Rankweil Rankweil is a market town in the Feldkirch district of Vorarlberg, Austria, known for its pilgrimage basilica, historic centre and as the headquarters of beverage company Rauch.

Ranspach (Haut-Rhin) — commune in northeastern France Ranspach Ranspach is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, in the historic Alsace region. It had 841 inhabitants in 2015 and is noted for rural landscapes, tra…

Ranst: municipality in Antwerp province, Belgium Ranst Ranst is a municipality in the province of Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. It lies northeast of Antwerp city and had 17,948 residents in 2007. The article covers geography, history, go…

Rantasalmi, Southern Savonia, Finland Rantasalmi Rantasalmi is a lakeside municipality in Southern Savonia, Finland, established in 1578. It is known for forests, waterways of the Saimaa region, outdoor recreation, and small-scal…

Rantoul, Illinois Rantoul is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. Known for its role as a regional rail and military center, it had about 13,000 residents in 2000 and covers rough…

Rantzwiller Rantzwiller is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, characteristic of Alsace's rural settlements with local agriculture, historic ties to Franco‑German hi…

Ranua, Finland Ranua Ranua is a small municipality in Finnish Lapland known for its boreal nature, low population density and the Arctic wildlife park. It lies south of Rovaniemi and borders several no…

Ranville — Commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Ranville Ranville is a small commune in Calvados, Normandy, in northwestern France, notable for its Second World War history, the Ranville War Cemetery and proximity to Pegasus Bridge.

Raperswilen — municipality in Thurgau, Switzerland Raperswilen Raperswilen is a small German-speaking municipality in the district of Steckborn, canton of Thurgau in northeastern Switzerland, noted for its rural landscape, agriculture and loca…

Rapid City, South Dakota — gateway to the Black Hills Rapid City, South Dakota Rapid City is the second-largest city in South Dakota, located on the eastern edge of the Black Hills. It serves as a regional center for government, commerce and tourism, and as a…

Rapperswil (Bern) — municipality in Seeland district, canton of Bern, Switzerland Rapperswil, Bern Rapperswil is a rural municipality in the Seeland district of the canton of Bern, about 13 km north of Bern. It absorbed Ruppoldsried (2013) and Bangerten (2016) and is part of reg…

Raskildinskoye Rural Settlement (Alikovsky District, Chuvash Republic) Raskildinskoye Rural Settlement An administrative rural settlement in western Alikovsky District, Chuvash Republic, Russia; administrative center Raskildino; five localities; crossed by regional highways; populat…

Rast, Dolj County — riverside commune in southwestern Romania Rast, Dolj Rast is a rural commune in Dolj County, Romania, made up of a single village. Located on the Danube floodplain, it suffered severe damage and large-scale evacuations during the Apr…

Rasteau — hilltop commune and wine appellation in Vaucluse, France Rasteau Rasteau is a small hilltop commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, renowned for its historic village and a Southern Rhône wine appellation producing dry reds and fortified…

Rathbun, Iowa Rathbun is a small city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. A rural community with a 2010 census population of 89, located in a region known for agriculture, outdoor recreati…

Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia Ratingen Ratingen is a German town near Düsseldorf in North Rhine-Westphalia with about 90,000 residents. It combines a historic centre with suburban neighbourhoods and modern industry in t…

Ratodero Taluka, Larkana District, Sindh Ratodero Taluka Ratodero is an administrative taluka in Larkana District of Sindh, Pakistan. It includes the town of Ratodero and surrounding rural areas, with an agricultural economy and a noted…