Municipalities

Sallen (Calvados) — overview of the Normandy commune Sallen Sallen is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, formerly part of Basse-Normandie. This article outlines its location, landscape, history, adminis…

Sallenelles — coastal commune in Calvados, Normandy Sallenelles Sallenelles is a small coastal commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, known for its estuary, marshes, birdlife and a small harbour serving visitors and local re…

Sallertaine — commune in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France Sallertaine Sallertaine is a small commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France, known for its marshland setting, rural traditions, crafts, and proximity to the Atlanti…

Salles-d'Aude Salles-d'Aude is a commune in the Aude department of Occitanie in southern France, noted for its agricultural landscape, Occitan heritage, and proximity to Narbonne and the Mediter…

Salles-Mongiscard: a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Salles-Mongiscard Salles-Mongiscard is a small French commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, typical of rural Béarn/Basque borderland communities with local governanc…

Salles-sur-l'Hers — Commune in Aude, Occitanie (Southern France) Salles-sur-l'Hers Salles-sur-l'Hers is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, home to roughly 700 inhabitants (2017). Overview of geography, history, administrat…

Salles (Gironde) — Commune in southwestern France Salles, Gironde Salles is a commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, noted for pine-forest landscapes, rural activities, local heritage and proximity to coas…

Sallespisse (commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France) Sallespisse Sallespisse is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, noted for its agricultural landscape and local Béarn traditi…

Salmon Arm: city on Shuswap Lake in British Columbia Salmon Arm Salmon Arm is a small lakeside city in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada, known for its waterfront recreation, agricultural surroundings, community arts and a junior h…

Salmsach — Swiss municipality in Thurgau Salmsach Salmsach is a small municipality in the district of Arbon in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland. The article covers its location, landscape, history, economy, transport and local l…

Salogo Department, Ganzourgou Province, Burkina Faso Salogo Department Salogo is a department (commune) in Ganzourgou Province of Burkina Faso, centered on the town of Salogo. It is a local administrative area with rural economy and community services…

Salou: coastal resort town in Catalonia, Spain Salou Salou is a popular Mediterranean resort on Spain’s Costa Daurada in Catalonia, known for sandy beaches, a long palm-lined promenade, family attractions and proximity to PortAventur…

Salouf — village and former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland Salouf Salouf is a village in the Surses region of the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it lies in the Albula district and is known for Romansh cul…

Salperwick: a small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Salperwick Salperwick is a rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, known for its marshland surroundings, agricultural landscape and local history within the former N…

Salsigne (Aude) — Commune and former mining locality in southern France Salsigne Salsigne is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, noted for its historical gold and base-metal mine and the environmental cleanup that followed its…

Salt Lake City: Utah’s capital and mountain‑front urban center Salt Lake City Overview of Salt Lake City, Utah: geography, history, culture, economy, recreation and transportation, including its Mormon heritage and role as a regional hub.

Salta, Argentina Salta City Salta is the capital of Salta Province in northwestern Argentina, noted for its colonial architecture, Andean setting and cultural heritage. Population about 618,375 (2010). A regi…

Saltville, Virginia Small Appalachian town on the Smyth–Washington county line in Virginia, noted for natural salt springs, 19th-century salt works, Civil War battles, paleontological finds, and histo…

Salvaleón de Higüey (Higüey), capital of La Altagracia, Dominican Republic Salvaleón de Higüey Higüey (Salvaleón de Higüey) is the principal city of La Altagracia province in eastern Dominican Republic, known for the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia and its role a…

Salvan, Valais — an Alpine municipality in Switzerland Salvan, Switzerland Salvan is a French-speaking Alpine municipality in the Saint-Maurice district of Valais, Switzerland, known for mountain scenery, hiking, small-scale tourism and traditional villag…

Salvenach — former municipality in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland Salvenach Salvenach (French: Salvagny) was a small rural municipality in the See district of canton Fribourg. In 2016 it merged with nearby communes into Murten (Morat), part of a wider Swis…

Salvezines — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France Salvezines Salvezines is a tiny rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, known for its small population and typical rural character within the French municipal syst…

Salyersville, Kentucky: Overview, History, and Local Life Salyersville, Kentucky Salyersville is a small city and the county seat of Magoffin County in eastern Kentucky, United States. It serves as a local center for government, commerce, and Appalachian commun…

Salza (Aude) — a small commune in Occitanie, southern France Salza Salza is a rural commune in the Aude department of the Occitanie region in southern France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, local character and prac…

Salzburg: Austria’s Baroque City, birthplace of Mozart and UNESCO old town Salzburg Salzburg is a historic Austrian city on the Salzach River, famed for its Baroque old town (UNESCO), music heritage (Mozart), hilltop fortress and cultural festivals.

Salzgitter (city in Lower Saxony) Salzgitter Salzgitter is an industrial city in Lower Saxony, Germany. Formed in 1942, it grew around steel production and today has about 108,000 residents across several boroughs and industr…

Samahni (tehsil in Bhimber District, Azad Kashmir) Samahni Samahni is a tehsil of Bhimber District in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. It is an administrative area and valley region known for agriculture, local markets, and its place with…

Samangan (Aybak) — capital of Samangan Province, Afghanistan Samangan Samangan (also Aybak/Aibak) is the administrative centre of Samangan Province in northern Afghanistan, known for its Buddhist archaeological sites, strategic river valley setting a…

Samarra — Iraqi city, Abbasid capital, and archaeological site Samarra Samarra, on the Tigris north of Baghdad, is an Iraqi city known for its Abbasid-era monuments, the spiral Malwiya minaret, and a large archaeological area inscribed by UNESCO.

Samassi — town and comune in Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy Samassi Samassi (Sardinian: Samàssi) is a small municipality in the Province of Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, with agricultural roots, local culture, and about 5,200 residents (2016).

Samatzai — town and comune in Sud Sardegna, Sardinia Samatzai Samatzai (Sardinian: Samatzài) is a small town and comune in the Province of Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy. It covers 31.16 km², sits about 174 m above sea level and had ~1,680 res…

Samayapuram: suburb of Tiruchirappalli and site of the Mariamman temple Samayapuram Samayapuram is a suburb north of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India, known for the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple and its role as a regional pilgrimage, commercial and cultural cen…

Sambourg (Yonne) — a rural commune in central France Sambourg Sambourg is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté in central France. It has a rural character, local administration, and typical regional history and l…

Sambreville Sambreville is a Walloon municipality in the province of Namur, Belgium, located on the Sambre river. It had 26,997 inhabitants in 2007 and is shaped by an industrial past and rive…

Sambrial Tehsil (Sialkot District, Punjab, Pakistan) Sambrial Tehsil Sambrial Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Sialkot District in Punjab, Pakistan, known for its airport, dry port and industrial links to the wider Sialkot manufacturing re…

Samedan (municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland) Samedan Samedan is a high-Alpine municipality in the Maloja district of Graubünden, Switzerland. It functions as a regional hub with Engadin Airport, rail connections, Alpine tourism and a…

Samer — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Samer Samer is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department. This article summarizes its location, administrative role, landscape, history, economy and local features for gener…

Sames (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Sames, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Sames is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, known as a small rural locality with local government, historical origins an…

Samnaun — Swiss alpine municipality and Silvretta Arena ski area Samnaun Samnaun is a high‑Alpine municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland, noted for its cross‑border Silvretta Arena with Ischgl, duty‑free shopping, Romansh heritage and year‑round mounta…

Samobor: historic Croatian town west of Zagreb Samobor Samobor is a historic town in Zagreb County, Croatia, known for its hill scenery, preserved old town, early tourism, cultural events and the famous Samobor kremšnita pastry.

Samognat — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Samognat Samognat is a small rural commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France, noted for its local agriculture, village heritage and role in regional…

Samonac (Gironde) — commune in southwestern France Samonac Samonac is a small commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwest France, characterised by rural landscapes, local agriculture, and its place within the histo…

Samoussy: a rural commune in Aisne, northern France Samoussy Samoussy is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. The article covers its geography, administration, history, economy and…

Sampzon Sampzon is a small commune in the Ardèche department of Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes in southern France, noted for its hilltop setting, limestone outcrop views and access to the Ardèche va…

Samson, Alabama Small city in Geneva County, Alabama, part of the Dothan metropolitan area. A rural community with roots in agriculture and timber; population was 2,071 at the 2000 census.

Samsons-Lion — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Samsons-Lion Samsons-Lion is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département in southwestern France, characterized by rural landscape, local agriculture, historic buildings and local mu…

Samugheo, Sardinia: town and center of Sardinian weaving Samugheo Samugheo is a small inland town and comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy, noted for its long textile and handicraft traditions. Population ~3,030 (2016); area 81.28…

San Antonio: overview, history, culture, economy and landmarks San Antonio San Antonio, a major city in southern Texas, is known for the Alamo, the River Walk, a diverse population, a strong tourism and healthcare economy, military presence, and cultural…