Municipalities

Séry-lès-Mézières, commune in Aisne (northern France) Séry-lès-Mézières Séry-lès-Mézières is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy and now within Hauts-de-France. It is a rural locality with local admi…

Sery, Yonne: overview of a French commune Sery, Yonne Sery is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, north-central France. This article outlines its location, features, administration, history, economy and…

Sessa (municipality in Ticino, Switzerland) Sessa Sessa is a small Italian‑speaking municipality in the Lugano district of Ticino, Switzerland, known for its hilly landscape, rural traditions, and proximity to Lugano's cultural an…

Sesser, Illinois Sesser is a small city in Franklin County, southern Illinois. Historically a coal-mining community, it functions today as a local service and residential center with civic institut…

Seßlach (Sesslach) — historic town in northern Franconia, Bavaria Seßlach Seßlach (Sesslach) is a small Bavarian town in northern Franconia noted for its largely intact medieval walls, timber-framed houses, and use as a film location.

Sète: Mediterranean port and cultural city in Hérault, France Sète Sète is a Mediterranean port and seaside town in the Hérault department of southern France, known for canals, seafood, water-jousting, and a strong local culture that produced arti…

Sétif, Algeria — city and provincial capital Setif, Algeria Sétif is a city in northeastern Algeria, capital of Sétif Province. Known for its high‑plateau setting, Roman origins, French colonial architecture and an economy tied to agricultu…

Setques — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Setques Setques is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically in Nord‑Pas‑de‑Calais and now part of Hauts‑de‑France; known for its agricultural…

Settlements in Albania: municipalities, towns and villages Settlements in Albania Overview of settlements in Albania, including administrative structure (counties, municipalities), types of inhabited places, historical reforms, settlement patterns, and notable c…

Setzu (Sardinia) — small comune in South Sardinia, Italy Setzu Setzu is a small comune in the Province of Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy. It has an area of 7.77 km², sits at 216 m elevation and had about 149 inhabitants in 2016.

Seui — inland Sardinian town and comune Seui Seui is a small inland town and comune in southern Sardinia, Italy. Located at high elevation, it covers a large territory with a low population density and a landscape of hills, f…

Seuillet — commune in Allier, central France Seuillet Seuillet is a small French commune in the Allier department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This article summarizes its location, landscape, local government, heritage and common economic a…

Seulline (commune in Calvados, Normandy) Seulline Seulline is a rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy in northwestern France, formed from former villages. It is characterized by agricultural landscapes, local herita…

Seulo — Mountain town and comune in Sud Sardegna, Sardinia Seulo Seulo is a small mountain town and municipality in the Province of Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy. It is a rural community known for its elevation, traditional economy, and Sardinia…

Seux — small rural commune in northern France Seux Seux is a small French commune in the historic Picardy area, located on a plateau near Amiens. It is noted for its 18th-century church and a modest rural population.

Seuzach — municipality in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland Seuzach Seuzach is a municipality in the Winterthur district of the canton of Zurich. A suburban community near Winterthur, it combines residential neighborhoods, local services, and links…

Sevastopol — Black Sea port city on the Crimean Peninsula Sevastopol Sevastopol is a major Black Sea port founded in 1783 on Crimea. It is a naval, economic, and cultural center with a long military history and a contested modern status since 2014.

Sévaz — municipality in the Broye district, Canton of Fribourg Sévaz Sévaz is a small French-speaking municipality in the Broye district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, known for its rural landscape, local governance and agricultural charact…

Sevelen — municipality in Werdenberg, Canton of St. Gallen Sevelen Sevelen is a municipality in the Werdenberg district of the canton of St. Gallen, eastern Switzerland. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, transport links, and…

Sevenoaks District, Kent Sevenoaks District Local government district in the far west of Kent, England. Centered on the town of Sevenoaks, it combines rural landscapes, commuter towns and historic estates; the borough was fo…

Sévery — Municipality in Morges District, Canton of Vaud Sévery Sévery is a small rural municipality in the Morges district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, characterized by agricultural land, village life and proximity to regional centers.

Sevgein — former municipality in the Surselva region of Graubünden Sevgein Sevgein was a small former municipality in the Surselva district of Graubünden, Switzerland, merged into Ilanz/Glion in 2014. Overview of its location, language, history and local…

Sévignacq — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Sévignacq Sévignacq is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, heritage, and local eco…

Sévignacq-Meyracq Sévignacq-Meyracq is a rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, noted for its Béarnaise landscape, agricultural traditions and access to Pyrenea…

Seville (Sevilla) — capital city of Andalusia, Spain Seville Seville is the capital of Andalusia in southern Spain, located on the Guadalquivir River. It is known for its historic monuments, flamenco traditions, major festivals and rich cult…

Sewen — commune in Haut-Rhin, France Sewen Sewen is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, in the historical region of Alsace. It is known for rural landscapes, local heritage, and outdoor activ…

Seymour, Indiana Seymour is a small city in southern Indiana known for its railroad origins, local manufacturing and cultural ties, including the hometown of musician John Mellencamp.

Seymour, Iowa Seymour is a small rural city in Iowa, United States, known for its agricultural surroundings, local community life, and history tied to 19th‑century settlement and transportation.

Seymour, Texas Seymour is the county seat of Baylor County in north-central Texas, a small city with agricultural roots, local services, civic institutions, and a regional role in commerce and co…

Seyssel (Ain) — commune on the Rhône in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Seyssel, Ain Seyssel is a small commune in the Ain department of eastern France, located on the Rhône opposite another Seyssel in Haute‑Savoie. It is noted for its riverside setting, historic b…

Shabbona, Illinois Small rural village in northern Illinois named for Potawatomi leader Shabbona; serves surrounding farms and visitors to Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area and nearby outdoor sites…

Shageluk, Alaska Shageluk is a small, remote city in Alaska on the Innoko River. It is a predominantly Alaska Native Athabascan community with a subsistence-based lifestyle, seasonal access, and di…

Shah Alam — Capital of Selangor, Malaysia Shah Alam Planned city and administrative capital of the Malaysian state of Selangor, noted for its prominent state mosque, organized sections, industrial parks, universities and green space…

Shahkot Tehsil — administrative subdivision of Nankana Sahib District Shahkot Tehsil Shahkot Tehsil is an administrative subdivision in Nankana Sahib District, Punjab, Pakistan. It comprises the town of Shahkot and surrounding rural communities, with agriculture an…

Shaikh Moosa — town and union council in Tando Allahyar District Shaikh Moosa Shaikh Moosa is a town and union council in central Tando Allahyar District, Sindh, Pakistan. It functions as a local administrative unit and an agricultural community with roughly…

Shaker Heights, Ohio Shaker Heights is a planned inner-ring suburb east of Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, known for early 20th-century planning, distinctive residential architecture, parkland and…

Shakopee, Minnesota Shakopee is the county seat of Scott County in Minnesota, a growing suburb of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area located along the Minnesota River, known for parks, horse racing, an a…

Shaktoolik, Alaska Coastal Iñupiat community and incorporated city on Norton Sound, western Alaska. Known for subsistence fishing and hunting, a remote Arctic climate, rich Indigenous culture, and ch…

Shalford (Braintree district, Essex) Shalford Shalford is a small village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, recorded with 746 residents in 2001. It is a rural community with historic roots and local…

Shambaugh, Iowa Shambaugh is a small incorporated city in Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its character, community life, history, governance, and role in the rural region.

Shanghai — China's largest city and major global financial and port center Shanghai Shanghai is China's largest city by population, a provincial-level municipality and leading global financial center. Known for the Bund, Pudong skyline, and the world's busiest con…

Shangluo: Prefecture-level City in Southeastern Shaanxi, China Shangluo Shangluo is a prefecture-level city in southeastern Shaanxi province, China, known for mountainous terrain, agriculture, forestry, traditional Chinese herbs and gold mining. Area ~…

Shangzhou District, Shangluo — district of Shaanxi, China Shangzhou District Shangzhou District is the central district and administrative seat of Shangluo city in Shaanxi, China. It lies on the upper Luo River and covers about 2,645.6 km² with a population…

Shannon City, Iowa Brief overview of Shannon City, a small incorporated community in southwestern Iowa: location, history, governance, economy, and community features.

Shanty town Informal urban settlements characterized by improvised housing, insecure land tenure, limited services, and social and environmental vulnerability; commonly called slums or favelas…

Shaoxing: history, culture, and key facts Shaoxing Shaoxing, a prefecture-level city in Zhejiang province, eastern China, is known for canals, Shaoxing rice wine, Yue opera, and as the birthplace of writer Lu Xun. Population ~4.3 m…

Sharjah: Emirate Capital on the Southern Coast of the Persian Gulf Sharjah (city) Sharjah is the third-largest city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Sharjah. It is known for its cultural institutions, museums, conservative social pol…

Sharon Springs, Kansas — county seat and small Great Plains community Sharon Springs, Kansas Sharon Springs is a small city in Wallace County, Kansas, United States. It serves as the county seat and anchors a rural agricultural region on the High Plains, with a population…