Municipalities

Rottenschwil (Aargau) — municipality in the district of Muri, Switzerland Rottenschwil Rottenschwil is a small rural municipality in the district of Muri, canton Aargau, Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, government, economy and lo…

Rottweil (historic town in Baden-Württemberg) Rottweil Rottweil is the oldest town in Baden‑Württemberg, Germany. Founded as a Roman settlement, it has a preserved medieval centre, an industrial and tourist economy, and gave its name t…

Roubaix — industrial city in Hauts-de-France, known for textiles and cycling Roubaix Roubaix is a northern French city near Lille, historically a textile center and the finish town of the Paris–Roubaix cycling classic. It combines industrial heritage, cultural rene…

Roubia — commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France Roubia Roubia is a small French commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, with about 509 inhabitants (2017); an agricultural village typical of the Languedoc plain in southern France.

Roubion — mountain commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Roubion Roubion is a small mountain commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France, known for its traditional architecture, alpine landscapes and…

Roucamps — former commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Roucamps Roucamps was a small rural commune in the Calvados department, formerly part of Basse-Normandie. In 2017 it merged into the new commune Les Monts d'Aunay as part of local administr…

Rouen: History, landmarks and contemporary city in Normandy Rouen Rouen is a historic city on the Seine in northern France, known for its medieval architecture, cathedral, role in Norman and French history, university and port connections to the…

Rouessé-Fontaine Rouessé-Fontaine is a small commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire in western France, typical of rural French municipalities with local governance, farmland, and hist…

Rouffiac-d'Aude (Aude, Occitanie) Rouffiac-d'Aude Rouffiac-d'Aude is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France; population 441 (2017), about 12 km south of Carcassonne.

Rougemont, Switzerland Rougemont is a French‑speaking Alpine municipality in the Pays‑d'Enhaut region of canton Vaud, known for its traditional chalets, mountain pastures, and year‑round outdoor tourism.

Rouillon — a commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire Rouillon Rouillon is a small commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. This article outlines its setting, character, administration, history, and lo…

Roullens — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, France Roullens Roullens is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France. Population 465 (2017). Typical features include agricultural land, local heritage and quie…

Round Hill, Loudoun County, Virginia Small incorporated town in western Loudoun County, Virginia, known for a nearby Civil War signal hill and a 2010 population of 539. Located roughly 50 miles northwest of Washington…

Roundup, Montana Roundup is a small city in Musselshell County, Montana, serving as the county seat and regional service center; known for its river setting, ranching heritage, outdoor recreation a…

Roure — mountain commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Roure Roure is a small mountain commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France, known for its traditional village, natural surroundings and alpine-style heritage.

Roussillon (Vaucluse) — ochre village in Provence Roussillon, Vaucluse Roussillon is a small commune in Vaucluse, southern France, famed for its ochre cliffs, ochre trails, and honey-coloured village streets; recognized as one of "Les Plus Beaux Villa…

Routier, Aude Routier is a small rural commune in the Aude department of the Occitanie region in southern France, known for its village character, agricultural surroundings and links to Occitan…

Rouvres (Calvados) — commune in Normandy, France Rouvres, Calvados Rouvres is a small commune in the Calvados department of Normandy in northwest France. Overview of its administration, geography, history, economy and local character.

Rouvroy (Belgian municipality in Luxembourg province) Rouvroy Rouvroy is a small Walloon municipality in the Belgian province of Luxembourg. It is rural, positioned in southern Belgium, and had 2,007 residents in 2007. Coordinates and local c…

Rouvroy-sur-Serre Rouvroy-sur-Serre is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy; noted for its riverside setting on the Serre and its agricultur…

Rovaniemi — regional capital of Finnish Lapland Rovaniemi Rovaniemi is the administrative centre of Lapland in northern Finland on the Arctic Circle, known for Arctic research, winter tourism, Santa Claus attractions, and post‑war reconst…

Roveredo, Graubünden — municipality in the Moesa (Mesolcina) valley Roveredo, Graubünden Roveredo is a municipality in the Moesa district of the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It lies in the Italian‑speaking Mesolcina valley and combines valley agriculture, local i…

Rovio, Ticino: A brief encyclopedia article Rovio Rovio is a small Italian‑speaking municipality in the district of Lugano, canton of Ticino, Switzerland. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, attractions and ad…

Rovray — municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland Rovray Rovray is a small municipality in the Jura-Nord vaudois district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It merged with Arrissoules in 2005 and is a rural community with local administ…

Roxwell: Village and Civil Parish in Chelmsford, Essex Roxwell Roxwell is a rural village and civil parish in the City of Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It has historical roots, village amenities, and a recorded population of 1,043 in…

Royal borough A ceremonial designation used in the United Kingdom for certain boroughs with historic or continuing links to the royal family; a civic honor rather than a separate tier of governm…

Royal Borough of Greenwich A London borough on the River Thames, noted for the Prime Meridian, Greenwich Mean Time, maritime heritage, historic parks and the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Inner London borough west of the centre, noted for museums, royal connections, affluent neighbourhoods and diverse communities; includes Kensington, Chelsea and Notting Hill.

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames A London borough in south‑west London, centred on the historic market town of Kingston upon Thames; noted for its riverside setting, royal connections, retail centre, university an…

Royal Oak, Michigan Royal Oak is a suburban city in southeastern Michigan, located in Oakland County. Known for a lively downtown, cultural venues and the Detroit Zoo, it has a population of roughly 6…

Royal Palm Beach, Florida: suburban village in Palm Beach County Royal Palm Beach, Florida Royal Palm Beach is a planned residential village in Palm Beach County, South Florida, known for parks, community planning, and proximity to West Palm Beach and the region's equest…

Royal Tunbridge Wells — spa town and borough in Kent, England Royal Tunbridge Wells Royal Tunbridge Wells is a historic spa town in Kent, England, known for the Pantiles, Georgian and Victorian architecture, green commons and its heritage as a fashionable 17th–18t…

Rozendaal: small Gelderland municipality of woodland, heath and heritage Rozendaal Rozendaal is a small municipality in Gelderland, the Netherlands, known for extensive forests and heath at the edge of the Veluwe and for its historic estate and gardens near Arnhe…

Ruaudin — Commune in Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France Ruaudin Ruaudin is a French commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire. Located near Le Mans, it is a small administrative locality with rural character, local services, and histor…

Rubigen (municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland) Rubigen Rubigen is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district of the canton of Bern. This article outlines its location, character, history, economy, transport and local…

Ruch — commune in Gironde, southwestern France Ruch Ruch is a small commune in the Gironde department in the historic Aquitaine area of southwestern France, now part of the Nouvelle‑Aquitaine region. Rural character, local administr…

Rucqueville — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Rucqueville Rucqueville was a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwest France, merged into Moulins en Bessin on 1 January 2017.

Ruda Śląska Ruda Śląska is a city in southern Poland's Silesian Voivodeship, historically an industrial centre in the Upper Silesian metropolitan area with roughly 147,000 residents and about…

Rudd, Iowa Small city in Floyd County, northeastern Iowa, United States. A rural community with agricultural roots, local institutions, and typical Midwestern small-town character.

Rüderswil — Municipality in the Emmental, Canton of Bern Rüderswil Rüderswil is a German-speaking municipality in the Emmental district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for rural landscapes, dairy farming, historic farmhouses and local co…

Rüdlingen: Municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland Rüdlingen Overview of Rüdlingen, a small Swiss municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen: location, landscape, governance, history, economy, and local attractions.

Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg A municipality in the Bremgarten district of Aargau, Switzerland, formed from the villages Rudolfstetten and Friedlisberg; largely residential with local businesses and connections…

Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh: municipality in Emmental, canton of Bern, Switzerland Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh Concise overview of Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh: location, geography, history, administration, economy, transport and cultural life in the Emmental district of Bern, Switzerland.

Rue, Somme — commune in northern France Rue, Somme Rue is a small commune in the Somme department of northern France, historically part of Picardie and now within Hauts-de-France, known for its proximity to the Bay of the Somme, we…

Rue, Fribourg — municipality in the Glâne district of Switzerland Rue, Switzerland Rue is a municipality in the Glâne district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. A predominantly French-speaking rural community, it combines agricultural traditions with local…

Ruederbach — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Ruederbach Ruederbach is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, reflecting Alsatian rural life, Franco-German history, local administration, and countryside activities…

Rüeggisberg — municipality on the Längenberg plateau, Canton of Bern Rüeggisberg Rüeggisberg is a rural Swiss municipality on the Längenberg plateau in the Bern-Mittelland district. It is known for medieval priory remains, agricultural landscape, walking trails…

Rüegsau — municipality in Emmental, Canton of Bern, Switzerland Rüegsau Rüegsau is a rural municipality in the Emmental administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is characterized by rolling pastures, traditional farming, local serv…