Municipalities

Belle Prairie City, Illinois Belle Prairie City is a small municipality in Illinois. This article outlines its name, location, typical characteristics, history, economy, and community features.

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania Small borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, on the Monongahela River. A riverfront community with industrial-era roots and a 2010 population of 1,093.

Belle Vie en Auge — commune in Normandy, France Belle Vie en Auge Belle Vie en Auge is a small commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, created in 2017 from Biéville-Quétiéville and Saint-Loup-de-Fribois; rural character, governance, and l…

Belle-et-Houllefort — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Belle-et-Houllefort Belle-et-Houllefort is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, known for countryside, local heritage and proximity to the Channel coast in the for…

Belle-Isle-en-Terre: commune in Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France Belle-Isle-en-Terre Belle-Isle-en-Terre is a small commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, northwestern France, known for its rural character, historic center and local Breton cultural in…

Belleair Beach, Florida Belleair Beach is a small coastal city in Pinellas County, Florida, known for its Gulf beaches, residential character, and quiet, upscale seaside atmosphere.

Bellebat (commune in Gironde, southwestern France) Bellebat Bellebat is a small commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France. This entry summarizes its administrative status, geography, history, economy and practical information…

Bellebrune — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Bellebrune Bellebrune is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now within Hauts-de-France. Rural character, loc…

Bellechaume — commune in Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Bellechaume Bellechaume is a rural commune in the Yonne department of central France, characterized by agricultural landscapes, local heritage sites, and the administrative structure typical o…

Bellefond, Gironde Bellefond is a small commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, known for its rural landscape, local heritage, and ties to the broader Bordeaux…

Bellefontaine, Ohio Bellefontaine is a small city in west-central Ohio and the county seat of Logan County, noted for its hilltop setting near Ohio's highest point, historic downtown, and local cultur…

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania Bellefonte is a historic borough in central Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Centre County, near State College, noted for Victorian architecture, a prominent courthouse, and…

Bellegarde-du-Razès: a small commune in Aude, Occitanie Bellegarde-du-Razès Bellegarde-du-Razès is a rural commune in the Aude department of southern France. It has an Occitan name, a small population (238 in 2017) and belongs to the historic Razès area in…

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, a former commune in Ain (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), France; merged into Valserhône in 2019. Noted for its river setting, historic castles and churches, rail j…

Bellemagny Bellemagny is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France. This article outlines its location, landscape, historical context in Alsace, local administration…

Bellemeade, Kentucky Bellemeade is a small home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, near Louisville. Primarily residential, it maintains local government and identity while coordinating many…

Bellenaves, Allier (commune) Bellenaves Bellenaves is a rural commune in the Allier department of central France. This article outlines its location, administrative role, landscape and local life, history, and points of…

Bellenglise: commune in the Aisne department of northern France Bellenglise Bellenglise is a small French commune in the former Picardie region, situated in the Aisne department in northern France; a rural locality with local governance, history and landsc…

Bellengreville (Calvados) Bellengreville, Calvados Bellengreville is a small commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, formerly part of Basse‑Normandie; it exemplifies rural Normandy administration, landscape and h…

Bellerive-sur-Allier Bellerive-sur-Allier is a commune on the Allier river in central France, known as a residential and riverside suburb of Vichy with parks, local services and riverfront promenades.

Bellerive, Vaud — former Swiss municipality and its merger into Vully‑les‑Lacs Bellerive, Switzerland Bellerive was a small municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. In 2011 it merged with six neighbouring communes to form the new municipality of Vully‑les‑Lacs within the Br…

Belleu — Commune in Aisne, Picardy (northern France) Belleu Belleu is a small commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardy in northern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, economy, and loca…

Belleview, Florida: small city in central Marion County Belleview, Florida Belleview is a small city in central Florida’s Marion County, part of the Ocala metropolitan area. It is known for its residential neighborhoods, local services, and a name said to…

Belleville‑sur‑Vie, former commune in Vendée Belleville-sur-Vie Belleville-sur-Vie was a small commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France, merged with Saligny in 2016 to form the new commune Bellevigny.

Belleville, Illinois Belleville is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, known as the largest city of southern Illinois, with a rich German-American heritage, historic districts, and ties to the Greate…

Belleville, Kansas: county seat and community in north-central Kansas Belleville, Kansas Belleville is the county seat of Republic County in north-central Kansas. A small rural city with historic roots, its economy centers on agriculture, local services and community i…

Belleville, New Jersey Belleville is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area. It has a long local history, diverse population, parks and schools, and close links to Newa…

Belleville, Ontario Belleville is a city on the Bay of Quinte in southeastern Ontario, Canada. It is the seat of Hastings County and a regional centre for commerce, education, and culture.

Bellevue, Illinois Bellevue is a small incorporated village in the U.S. state of Illinois. This article summarizes its identity, local institutions, origins of the name, community character and disti…

Bellevue, Kentucky: Riverfront City in Campbell County Bellevue, Kentucky Bellevue, Kentucky is a small city along the Ohio River in Campbell County, part of the Cincinnati metro area. Known for its historic residential district, local businesses, and ri…

Bellevue, Ohio — city overview, history, and notable features Bellevue, Ohio Bellevue, Ohio is a small city in north‑central Ohio that grew as a railroad and manufacturing center. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, cultural life, and d…

Bellevue, a lakeside municipality near Geneva, Switzerland Bellevue, Switzerland Bellevue is a suburban municipality on the shores of Lake Geneva in the canton of Geneva, known for residential neighborhoods, lake access, and views of the Alps.

Bellevue, Washington Bellevue is a city in King County, Washington, on the east side of Lake Washington across from Seattle. It is a regional business, cultural, and retail center with a growing downto…

Bellewood, Kentucky Bellewood is a small incorporated city in the state of Kentucky, United States. This article outlines its character, development, local government, and role within the surrounding…

Belley — town and arrondissement capital in Ain, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes Belley Belley is a commune in the Ain department of eastern France, capital of its arrondissement. This article surveys its geography, history, administration, economy, landmarks and tran…

Belleydoux: a small commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Belleydoux Belleydoux is a rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France. Small population, local traditions, and a modest historical heritage including religious figures such as Gabr…

Bellflower, California Bellflower is a residential and commercial city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, known for its suburban neighborhoods, local commerce, and history within the Gateway…

Bellflower, Illinois Bellflower is a small rural village in central Illinois. This article outlines its setting, character, history, local institutions, and relationship to the surrounding region.

Bellicourt — commune in Aisne, northern France Bellicourt Bellicourt is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically in Picardie. It is known for its First World War actions at the St. Quentin Canal and sites c…

Bellignat: Commune in the Ain Department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Bellignat Bellignat is a commune in the Ain department of eastern France. It lies close to Oyonnax and had about 3,481 inhabitants in 2009; its economy is closely connected to nearby industr…

Bellikon — municipality in Baden, Aargau, Switzerland Bellikon Bellikon is a municipality in the Baden district of the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, local government, economy, transpor…

Bellingham, Washington: Pacific Northwest city and county seat Bellingham, Washington Bellingham is the county seat of Whatcom County in northwest Washington State, known for its waterfront, university, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Canada and major Pacific N…

Bellinghem — commune in Pas-de-Calais, France Bellinghem Bellinghem is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, formed in 2016 by the merger of Herbelles and Inghem; it illustrates local municipal consolidation…

Bellinzona: capital and fortified town of Ticino, Switzerland Bellinzona Bellinzona is the Italian-speaking capital of Ticino, known for its medieval castles and fortifications, strategic Alpine location, and a 2017 municipal merger expanding its territ…

Bellmead, Texas: Overview, History, and Local Profile Bellmead, Texas Bellmead, Texas, a small city near Waco in McLennan County. This article summarizes its location, character, history, economy, governance, and notable local features.

Bellmont, Illinois — small village in southeastern Illinois Bellmont, Illinois Bellmont is a small rural village in southeastern Illinois, United States. The article summarizes its location, geography, history, local government, economy and community characte…

Bellmund (Belmont) — municipality in the canton of Bern Bellmund Bellmund is a municipality in the Biel/Bienne district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. A residential and agricultural community near Lake Biel in a bilingual region with local…

Bellocq (Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France) Bellocq Bellocq is a rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, with a historical centre, agricultural surroundings and a medieval castle ruin that marks…