Municipalities

Ridgeway, Virginia Ridgeway is a small incorporated town in Henry County, Virginia, near Martinsville. It has a history tied to local agriculture and manufacturing and serves as a residential and ser…

Ridgewood, New Jersey Ridgewood is a suburban village in Bergen County, New Jersey, about 20 miles northwest of Manhattan. It is known for a walkable downtown, historic homes, strong public schools and…

Ridgway, Colorado Small town in southwestern Colorado known as a gateway to the San Juan Mountains, near Ridgway State Park and the Uncompahgre River, with a historic downtown and outdoor recreation…

Ried bei Kerzers — municipality in Fribourg, Switzerland Ried bei Kerzers Ried bei Kerzers (French: Essert) is a rural municipality in the See (Lac) district of canton Fribourg, Switzerland. It merged with Agriswil in 2006 and is characterised by agricul…

Ried-Brig — municipality in the district of Brig, Valais, Switzerland Ried-Brig Ried-Brig is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Brig, in the canton of Valais. It lies in the Rhône valley near the Alps and shares economy, transport links and cultural…

Rieden, St. Gallen (former municipality) Rieden, Switzerland Rieden was a German-speaking former municipality in the See-Gaster district of the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland; it merged with Ernetschwil in 2013 to form Gommiswald.

Riederalp — Swiss alpine municipality and mountain resort Riederalp Riederalp is a high-elevation municipality and car-free resort in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, known for panoramic views of the Aletsch Glacier, hiking and skiing, and a 2003…

Riedern — former municipality in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland Riedern Riedern is a village and former municipality in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. It was incorporated into the municipality of Glarus on 1 January 2011 during a canton-wide munici…

Riedholz (Solothurn) — Swiss municipality overview Riedholz Riedholz is a German-speaking municipality in the Lebern district of canton Solothurn, Switzerland. In 2011 the former municipality Niederwil merged into Riedholz.

Riedisheim — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Riedisheim Riedisheim is a French commune near Mulhouse in the Haut-Rhin department. It is a residential and light-industrial town with roots in the Alsace region and a population of about 12…

Riedlingen, Baden-Württemberg — town on the Danube Riedlingen Riedlingen is a small historic town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on the Danube. Known for its preserved old town, local crafts and riverside setting, it has roughly 10,000 inhabi…

Riedwihr: former commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Riedwihr Riedwihr was a small Alsatian village in the Haut-Rhin department, merged into the commune Porte-du-Ried in 2016. It lies in the lowland Ried landscape of north‑eastern France.

Riefensberg, Vorarlberg — municipality in the Bregenzerwald region Riefensberg Riefensberg is a small Austrian municipality in the district of Bregenz, Vorarlberg. It sits in the Bregenzerwald hills and is known for alpine landscapes, timber architecture and…

Riehen Riehen is a suburban municipality of the canton Basel-Stadt in Switzerland, located northeast of Basel. It is known for parks, cultural institutions such as Fondation Beyeler, and…

Riein — former Swiss mountain village in Surselva, Graubünden Riein Riein was a small mountain municipality in the Surselva district of Graubünden, Switzerland, merged in 2014 into Ilanz/Glion. Overview, geography, history, language, economy and th…

Riemenstalden: a small mountain municipality in Canton Schwyz Riemenstalden Riemenstalden is a small, sparsely populated mountain municipality in the Schwyz District of the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. Known for alpine pastures, the Alplersee and access…

Riemst (Belgium) — municipality in Limburg Riemst Riemst is a Dutch-speaking municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg, near the Dutch border. It combines rural villages, local industry, cross-border links and recreational c…

Riencourt-lès-Cagnicourt Riencourt-lès-Cagnicourt is a small rural commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France. Historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, it is now administered within Hauts-de-France and reta…

Riesa — Town on the Elbe in Saxony, Germany Riesa Riesa is a town in Saxony, Germany, on the Elbe river near Dresden. Historically industrial, it developed notable steelmaking and engineering sectors and today combines industry, l…

Rietheim-Weilheim, municipality in Tuttlingen district Rietheim-Weilheim Rietheim‑Weilheim is a small municipality in the Tuttlingen district of Baden‑Württemberg, Germany. The article summarizes its location, components, history, economy, transport and…

Rietheim, Aargau (Switzerland) Rietheim, Aargau Rietheim is a small municipality in the Zurzach district of canton Aargau, Switzerland. Summary of its location, landscape, history, administration, economy, transport and local po…

Rieti — Capital of Sabina in Lazio, Italy Rieti Rieti is a historic city and comune in central Italy's Lazio region. It is the administrative centre of the province of Rieti and the traditional heart of the Sabina area, with Rom…

Rieux-Minervois (Aude, Occitanie) Rieux-Minervois Rieux-Minervois is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. Known for its village character and location within the Minervois area, it had 1,987 reside…

Riex — former municipality in Lavaux, canton of Vaud, Switzerland Riex Riex was a small municipality in the Lavaux region of Vaud, Switzerland. In 2011 it merged with neighboring communes to form the municipality of Bourg‑en‑Lavaux; known for vineyard…

Rifferswil — municipality in the canton of Zürich Rifferswil Rifferswil is a small rural municipality in the Affoltern district of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It combines agricultural land, local services and links to regional transpo…

Rifle, Colorado Rifle is a small city in Garfield County, Colorado, founded in 1882 along Rifle Creek and the Colorado River. It serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation, local energy and agricul…

Riga — capital city of Latvia Riga Riga is Latvia’s largest city and main port, located on the Daugava River near the Baltic Sea. It is known for its historic centre, Art Nouveau architecture, and role as a regional…

Rigaud (Alpes-Maritimes) — small mountain commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Rigaud, Alpes-Maritimes Rigaud is a small rural commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in southeastern France, known for wooded slopes, traditional stone houses and quiet…

Riggisberg, Bern: Municipality in Bern-Mittelland, Switzerland Riggisberg Riggisberg, a municipality in Bern-Mittelland in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Overview of local government, history and community life, including the 2009 merger with Rüti bei…

Rignieux-le-Franc — commune in Ain, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes, France Rignieux-le-Franc Rignieux‑le‑Franc is a small French commune in the Ain department, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes region. Rural character, local governance, historical roots and basic visitor information.

Riihimäki, Finland: railway town and regional centre Riihimäki Riihimäki is a town in southern Finland known for its railway junction, industrial history in glassmaking, and proximity (about 70 km) north of Helsinki.

Rijkevorsel (Belgian municipality) Rijkevorsel Rijkevorsel is a Dutch-speaking municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, located in the Campine (Kempen) region. It had about 10,847 inhabitants in 2007 and is known for r…

Rimbach-près-Masevaux: commune in Haut-Rhin, Alsace Rimbach-près-Masevaux Rimbach-près-Masevaux is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France. It includes several hamlets and lies in the Vosges foothills near Masevaux, with forestry, f…

Rimbachzell — small commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Rimbachzell Rimbachzell is a small rural commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France, exhibiting Alsatian heritage, local administration, and rural econo…

Rimboval — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Rimboval Rimboval is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France (formerly the Nord‑Pas‑de‑Calais region). Overview of its geography, history, administration, e…

Rimini: Adriatic Seaside City, History and Tourism Rimini Rimini is a coastal city in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, known for beaches, Roman monuments, nightlife and film connections. It is the capital of the Province of Rimini and has about 138…

Rimons — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France Rimons Rimons is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle‑Aquitaine in southwestern France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, landscape, historical b…

Rimont (Ariège) — a rural commune in southwestern France Rimont Rimont is a small rural commune in the Ariège department of Occitanie, southwestern France, noted for pastoral landscapes, traditional village life and access to foothills of the P…

Rimplas, commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Rimplas Rimplas is a small mountain commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France, known for its rural character and mountain sc…

Rinard, Iowa — Small city in Calhoun County Rinard, Iowa Rinard is a very small city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its location, population details from 2000, community features, history, and notable fac…

Ringgenberg — Lakeside municipality on Lake Brienz, Canton of Bern Ringgenberg Ringgenberg is a Swiss municipality in Interlaken-Oberhasli, Canton Bern, on Lake Brienz. It is noted for its scenic lakeshore, medieval castle remains, outdoor recreation and prox…

Ringgold, Louisiana Ringgold is a small town in Bienville Parish in northern Louisiana, United States. This article summarizes its setting, community features, local economy, history, and role within…

Ringling, Oklahoma Ringling is a small town in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States, known for its rural character, community schools, and historical ties to early 20th-century settlement and re…

Ringsted, Denmark Ringsted Ringsted is a market town on the island of Zealand in Denmark, with roughly 20,000 residents. It is a regional transport hub and municipal centre notable for its medieval St. Bendt…

Ringwood, Oklahoma: a small rural community in northwest Oklahoma Ringwood, Oklahoma Ringwood is a small rural town in Major County, northwestern Oklahoma, United States. It is an agricultural community with local schools, community institutions, and a history tied…

Riniken — municipality in the district of Brugg, canton of Aargau, Switzerland Riniken Riniken is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Brugg, canton Aargau. This article summarizes its location, characteristics, history, local government and role within the…

Rio Blanco County, Colorado A sparsely populated county in northwest Colorado centered on Meeker, known for energy production, ranching, outdoor recreation and its location along the White River.

Rio de Janeiro: overview, geography, history and culture Rio de Janeiro Profile of Rio de Janeiro covering its location, landmarks, history, economy, transport and cultural life, with key distinctions and notable facts.