Municipalities

Solihull — town in the West Midlands, England Solihull Solihull is a large suburban town and administrative centre in the West Midlands, England, known for its green character, relative affluence and local industry and retail hubs.

Solingen — German city known for blades, cutlery and industrial heritage Solingen Solingen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, long associated with blades, cutlery and metalworking. It lies in the Rhine‑Ruhr region near Düsseldorf and Wuppertal and has…

Sollefteå — town in northern Sweden Sollefteå Sollefteå is a small regional town in northern Sweden, the seat of Sollefteå Municipality in Västernorrland County. It is known for its river setting, timber heritage, public servi…

Sollefteå Municipality Municipality in Västernorrland County, northern Sweden, centered on the town of Sollefteå; covers the Ångerman River valley, forests and lakes, with an economy of public services,…

Sollentuna Municipality: Overview, districts, history and role in Greater Stockholm Sollentuna Municipality Sollentuna Municipality in central Sweden is a suburban municipality in Stockholm County with residential districts, parks, commuter links to Stockholm and a civic centre in Turebe…

Solna Municipality (Solna kommun) Solna Municipality A suburban municipality north of central Stockholm known for research institutions, sports venues, parks and shopping, and for its role within Stockholm County and the Stockholm ur…

Solnhofen — town, limestone quarries and fossil site in Bavaria Solnhofen Solnhofen is a small municipality in the Altmühl valley of Bavaria, Germany, noted for its Jurassic limestone quarries, exceptionally preserved fossils (including Archaeopteryx) an…

Solomonovo Solomonovo is a small village in Uzhhorodskyi Raion, Zakarpattia Oblast in western Ukraine, notable for its borderland location, multilingual heritage and transport links; populati…

Solon, Iowa Solon is a small city in eastern Iowa near Iowa City. It is a residential and agricultural community with local businesses, schools, parks and a history rooted in 19th‑century Midw…

Solothurn — Swiss cantonal capital on the Aare River Solothurn (city) Solothurn is the capital of the canton of Solothurn in northwest Switzerland. Known for its Baroque old town, Roman roots, cultural festivals and administrative role, it sits on th…

Sölvesborg Municipality (Sölvesborgs kommun) Sölvesborg Municipality Sölvesborg Municipality in Blekinge County, southern Sweden. Coastal area around the town of Sölvesborg with archipelago, history, local government responsibilities, economy, trans…

Sombreffe, Namur (Belgium) Sombreffe Sombreffe is a Walloon municipality in the province of Namur, central Belgium. It includes villages such as Ligny and Tongrinne and is known for rural heritage and links to the 181…

Sombrin: Commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Sombrin Sombrin is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article outlines its location, landscape, local administration, history, economy and nota…

Someo: village and former municipality in Vallemaggia, Ticino Someo Someo is a small village in the Vallemaggia valley of Ticino, Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it merged into Maggia in 2004; it is known for its mountain setting…

Somero — town and municipality in Southwest Finland Somero Somero is a small inland town in Southwest Finland with about 10,000 residents. Known for its rural landscape, Finnish-speaking community, and local services, it combines nature, s…

Somers, Iowa Somers is a small incorporated city in Calhoun County, west-central Iowa, United States, known as a rural service point with close ties to agriculture, local institutions, and regi…

Somerset — county in South West England Somerset Somerset is a historic county in South West England, noted for rolling countryside, Roman and medieval heritage, two cities (Bath and Wells), and a mix of agriculture, industry and…

Somerset County, Maine — overview, geography, history and local life Somerset County, Maine Somerset County is a largely rural county in central Maine. This article summarizes its geography, population (2010), history, economy, recreation and notable local features.

Somerset, Kentucky: regional seat and gateway to Lake Cumberland Somerset, Kentucky Somerset is a city in south-central Kentucky serving as the county seat of Pulaski County. It is a regional commercial, cultural, and recreational center near Lake Cumberland.

Somerset, New Jersey: Community Profile and Overview Somerset, New Jersey Somerset is an unincorporated census-designated community in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. This article summarizes its location, history, services, and local char…

Somersham, Mid Suffolk — village and civil parish in Suffolk, England Somersham Somersham is a small village and civil parish in Mid Suffolk, county of Suffolk, England. The 2001 census recorded 713 residents; the parish lies within a predominantly rural, agri…

Somerton, Suffolk Somerton is a small village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Recorded population was 81 in 2001. It is a rural community with local governance, histori…

Somerville, Alabama Small town in Morgan County, northern Alabama. Recorded population 724 in 2010. Historically significant locally, with rural character and ties to the Decatur–Huntsville region.

Somerville, Massachusetts A densely populated city northwest of Boston, Somerville is known for its vibrant neighborhoods, creative arts scene, transit connections, and 19th-century industrial roots.

Somerville, New Jersey Somerville is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, serving as the county seat. A regional commercial and transportation center, it had a population of 12,098 at the 2010 U.S.…

Somme-Leuze (municipality in Namur, Belgium) Somme-Leuze Somme-Leuze is a small Walloon municipality in Namur province, known for its rural landscape, low population density and local heritage; coordinates 50°20′N, 5°22′E.

Sommecaise — commune in the Yonne department of central France Sommecaise Sommecaise is a small French commune in the Yonne department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, local life and nota…

Sommelans — commune in Aisne, northern France Sommelans Sommelans is a small French commune in the Aisne department, formerly part of Picardie in northern France. Overview of location, administration, history, economy and local features…

Sommerau — small municipality in Trier-Saarburg, Rhineland-Palatinate Sommerau Sommerau is a tiny municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, with a population of 75 (31 Dec 2018). Overview of its setting, administration, and…

Sommeri — municipality in Arbon, Thurgau, Switzerland Sommeri Sommeri is a small municipality in the Arbon district of the canton of Thurgau, northeastern Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, history, administration, economy, tr…

Sommerland (municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany) Sommerland Sommerland is a small municipality in the district of Steinburg in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, economy an…

Sommeron — small commune in Aisne, northern France Sommeron Sommeron is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France. Overview of its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and role in regional heritage.

Sommervieu (Calvados, Normandy) Sommervieu Sommervieu is a small commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, historically linked to Basse-Normandie and set within the cultural landscape of Normandy.

Sommette-Eaucourt — small commune in northern France Sommette-Eaucourt Sommette-Eaucourt is a small rural commune in the Somme department of northern France, historically part of Picardy and now in Hauts-de-France; noted for agricultural landscape and…

Sonceboz-Sombeval (Bernese Jura municipality) Sonceboz-Sombeval Sonceboz-Sombeval is a French-speaking municipality in the Jura bernois district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for its location in the Jurassian foothills and its mixed…

Sondernach (commune in Haut-Rhin, France) Sondernach Sondernach is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, in the Vosges foothills of the Grand Est region. Population: 598 (2019). Typical mountain village with…

Sondersdorf (Haut-Rhin) — commune in Alsace, eastern France Sondersdorf Sondersdorf is a small rural commune in the Haut-Rhin department of Grand Est, in historic Alsace. It features agricultural landscapes, traditional Alsatian architecture and local…

Sondrio — Alpine city and provincial capital in Lombardy, Italy Sondrio Sondrio is a northern Italian city in Lombardy, the administrative centre of the Valtellina valley with about 21,790 inhabitants. Known for terraced vineyards, mountain tourism and…

Songieu — former commune in Ain, eastern France Songieu Songieu was a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France. In 2016 it was merged into the new commune Haut-Valromey during a national move toward municipal consolid…

Sonkajärvi (municipality in Finland) Sonkajärvi Sonkajärvi is a sparsely populated municipality in Eastern Finland's Northern Savonia region, founded in 1922 and known for its forests, lakes and the annual wife-carrying competit…

Sonnac-sur-l'Hers — small commune in Aude, Occitanie, southern France Sonnac-sur-l'Hers Sonnac-sur-l'Hers is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, known for its agricultural landscape, historic village core and links to the Hers r…

Sonneberg — town in southern Thuringia known for its toy-making heritage Sonneberg Sonneberg is a town in southern Thuringia, Germany, with about 20,000 residents. It is known for its historic toy industry, museums and an observatory; the nearby larger city is Co…

Sonntag, Austria — municipality in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg Sonntag, Austria Sonntag is a small alpine municipality in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria, known for its mountain scenery, traditional village life and outdoor recreation opportunities…

Sonogno — mountain village in the Verzasca Valley, Ticino, Switzerland Sonogno Sonogno is a small mountain village in the Verzasca Valley of Ticino, Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it joined the new municipality of Verzasca in 2020. Known f…

Sonora, California Sonora is the county seat of Tuolumne County in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, known for its Gold Rush history, historic downtown, and role as a gateway to nearby natio…

Sonora, Kentucky Sonora is a small city in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. This article summarizes its location, local characteristics, history, government, economy, and notable features.

Sonsonate Department, El Salvador Sonsonate Department Sonsonate is a coastal department in western El Salvador known for its Pacific shoreline, agricultural plains, volcanic highlands, colonial towns and important port and market cent…

Sonthofen — the southernmost German town in the Bavarian Alps Sonthofen Sonthofen is Germany's southernmost town, located in the Oberallgäu region of the Bavarian Alps. It combines alpine tourism, local industry and a complex 20th‑century history, incl…