Municipalities

Schwanden bei Brienz Schwanden bei Brienz is a small municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, noted for its lakeside alpine setting and close ties to the Br…

Schwanden, Glarus — village in Glarus Süd, Switzerland Schwanden, Glarus Schwanden is a village and former municipality in the canton of Glarus, now part of Glarus Süd. It lies at the Sernf–Linth confluence and serves as a local transport and access poi…

Schwändi (Glarus) — former Swiss municipality Schwändi Schwändi is a village in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. Once an independent municipality, it was incorporated into Glarus Süd during a municipal reorganization. A small alpine…

Schwarzach, Vorarlberg Municipality in the Bregenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria; a small market town with Alpine surroundings, local crafts, and links to regional transport and tourism.

Schwarzenberg (Vorarlberg, Austria) Schwarzenberg, Austria Schwarzenberg is a village and municipality in the Bregenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria. Located in the Bregenzerwald south of Lake Constance, it is known for mountain scenery,…

Schwarzenberg, Lucerne: Swiss municipality overview Schwarzenberg, Switzerland Schwarzenberg is a German-speaking, rural municipality in Lucerne-Land, canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It retains traditional village character, farming landscapes and links to ne…

Schwarzenburg (Bern) — Swiss municipality formed by Wahlern and Albligen Schwarzenburg Schwarzenburg is a municipality in Bern-Mittelland, canton of Bern, Switzerland, created in 2011 by merging Wahlern and Albligen. Overview, geography, history, economy and local at…

Schwarzhäusern — municipality in Oberaargau, Canton of Bern Schwarzhäusern Schwarzhäusern is a Swiss municipality in the Oberaargau district of the canton of Bern. The article outlines its location, character, local government, economy and cultural featur…

Schweighouse-Thann: commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Schweighouse-Thann Schweighouse-Thann is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France, located near the town of Thann and the foothills of the Vosges mou…

Schweinfurt — city in Franconia, Germany Schweinfurt Schweinfurt is a mid-sized city on the Main River in Lower Franconia, Bavaria, known for precision engineering, a historic riverfront, and proximity to Würzburg and Bamberg.

Schwellbrunn: municipality in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland Schwellbrunn Schwellbrunn is a rural municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, northeastern Switzerland, known for rolling pastures, traditional Appenzell culture, hiking and small-…

Schwelm, North Rhine-Westphalia Schwelm Schwelm is a town in western Germany serving as the administrative seat of the Ennepe-Ruhr district. It lies on the northeastern edge of the Ruhr area and has a history as a market…

Schwendibach — former municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Schwendibach Schwendibach was a small German-speaking municipality in the district of Thun, canton of Bern. On 1 January 2020 it merged into Steffisburg; it is known for rural character and clo…

Schwerin — capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Schwerin Schwerin is the capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in northern Germany, known for its lakes, island palace, historic center and role as the smallest German state capital, wit…

Schwerte, North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) Schwerte Schwerte is a midsized German town in the Ruhr valley, located near the Sauerland uplands. Known for its riverside setting on the Ruhr, cycling routes and historic center, it combi…

Schwerzenbach — Municipality in Uster District, Canton of Zürich Schwerzenbach Schwerzenbach is a suburban municipality near Zürich in the district of Uster, canton of Zürich, Switzerland, known for its mix of residential areas, business parks and easy transp…

Schwieberdingen: town in Baden-Württemberg near Ludwigsburg and Stuttgart Schwieberdingen Schwieberdingen is a small town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, first recorded in 1304. Located near Ludwigsburg and Stuttgart, it has around 11,000 residents and a local civic, cul…

Schwyz (city): capital of the canton of Schwyz in central Switzerland Schwyz (city) Schwyz is the administrative centre of the Swiss canton of Schwyz. A historic market town in central Switzerland, it lends its name to the country and serves as a regional cultural…

Scobey, Montana — county seat and small agricultural city Scobey, Montana Scobey is a small city in northeastern Montana, serving as the county seat of Daniels County. It functions as a local service center for surrounding farms and ranches and had about…

Scotland, Connecticut Small rural town in Windham County, Connecticut, known for its agricultural character, low population, and quiet New England setting. Population was 1,726 at the 2010 census.

Scott City, Kansas: county seat on the High Plains Scott City, Kansas Scott City is the county seat of Scott County in western Kansas. A small High Plains community, its 2010 population was 3,816. The city serves as a local center for agriculture, se…

Scott, Louisiana — Lafayette Parish suburb and municipality Scott, Louisiana Scott is a municipality in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. A suburb of Lafayette, it had a population of over 8,000 in 2010 and is part of the Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Scottsboro, Alabama Scottsboro is a city and county seat in Jackson County, Alabama, known for its role in 20th‑century civil rights history, nearby natural attractions, and as part of the Huntsville–…

Scottsville, Kansas Scottsville is a very small city in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States, recorded with 25 residents in the 2010 census. It is a rural community with agricultural surroundings an…

Scottsville, Kentucky Scottsville is a small city and the county seat of Allen County in south-central Kentucky, serving as a local center for government, commerce, and community life.

Scuol — Spa town and ski resort in Graubünden, Switzerland Scuol Scuol is a large municipality in the Lower Engadine (Graubünden), famed for thermal baths, alpine recreation and Romansh culture. Several neighbouring villages were merged into Scu…

Sea Cliff, New York Sea Cliff is an incorporated village on the North Shore of Long Island in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, noted for its Victorian-era houses, waterfront setting, a…

Seaboard, North Carolina Seaboard is a small town in Northampton County, North Carolina, historically linked to railroad development. It had 632 residents at the 2010 census and is part of the Roanoke Rapi…

Seaca de Pădure (commune in Dolj County, Romania) Seaca de Pădure Seaca de Pădure is a rural commune in Dolj County, Romania. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, economy, cultural background and practical notes for vi…

Seaford, East Sussex Seaford Seaford is a coastal town and civil parish in East Sussex, England, known for its shingle beach, chalk headland, seaside promenade and local nature reserves. It had a population of…

Seaford, Delaware Seaford is a small city on the Nanticoke River in western Sussex County, Delaware. It is a regional center for agriculture, light industry and riverfront recreation with a long loc…

Seal Beach, California Coastal city at the western edge of Orange County known for its pier, small-town character, wildlife refuge, and proximity to Long Beach and Los Angeles County.

Seaside Heights, New Jersey Seaside Heights is a small borough on New Jersey's Jersey Shore known for its beaches, boardwalk amusements and seasonal tourism; it has a modest year-round population and a large…

Seaside, California Seaside is a coastal city in Monterey County, California, United States, adjacent to Monterey Bay. It grew around Fort Ord and hosts education, parks, and coastal recreation near t…

SeaTac, Washington SeaTac is a small city in southern King County, Washington, centered on Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and functioning as a transportation and hospitality hub between Seattle…

Sebastian, Florida Sebastian is a coastal city in Indian River County on Florida’s Atlantic coast, known for its fishing, wildlife refuges, and recreational shoreline parks.

Sebastopol, California: A concise guide to the town in Sonoma County Sebastopol, California Sebastopol is a small city in Sonoma County, California, known for apple orchards (Gravenstein), a vibrant arts and food scene, and its location amid North Bay wetlands and agricul…

Seboncourt (Aisne) Seboncourt Seboncourt is a small commune in northern France's Aisne department, historically part of Picardy. This article covers its location, administration, history, economy, and local fea…

Sebree, Kentucky — overview, history and community Sebree, Kentucky Sebree is a small incorporated city in western Kentucky. This article summarizes its setting, development, economy, community life, and notable characteristics.

Sebring, Florida — city and county seat known for motorsports and lakes Sebring, Florida Sebring is a small city in central Florida, the county seat of Highlands County, noted for Sebring International Raceway, lake recreation, and a historic downtown circle park.

Séby — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France Séby Séby is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, administration, economy and l…

Sécheras (Ardèche commune, France) Sécheras Sécheras is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, known for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and position within the Rhône Vall…

Secqueville-en-Bessin — former commune in Calvados, Normandy Secqueville-en-Bessin Secqueville-en-Bessin is a former commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwestern France. It was merged into the commune of Rots on 1 January 2016 as part of local reo…

Secu (commune in Dolj County, Romania) Secu Secu is a rural commune in Dolj County, in the Oltenia region of southwestern Romania. It exemplifies the administrative, economic and cultural features common to Romanian rural co…

Secunderabad: overview, history, and civic importance Secunderabad Secunderabad, in Telangana, India, is the historic British-era cantonment and twin city of Hyderabad, known for military heritage, transport links, mixed urban character, markets a…

Sedalia, Missouri Sedalia is a city in west-central Missouri, the county seat of Pettis County, best known for hosting the annual Missouri State Fair and for its historic downtown and musical herita…

Sedan, Kansas Sedan is the largest city and county seat of Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. A small rural community, it serves as a local center for government, services and agriculture…

Sedbergh: market town in South Lakeland, Cumbria Sedbergh Sedbergh is a small market town and civil parish in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England, known for its upland scenery, outdoor walking, a long-established independent school, and rura…