Municipalities

Stuttgart — capital of Baden-Württemberg and Germany's automotive heart Stuttgart Overview of Stuttgart: location on the Neckar, administrative role, economy (Mercedes‑Benz and Porsche), culture, history, climate and transport in Germany's sixth‑largest city.

Stutton, Suffolk: village and civil parish in Babergh, England Stutton, Suffolk Stutton is a small rural village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, noted for its agricultural landscape, local community character and long-standing pla…

Subate — a small Latvian border town Subate Subate is a small town in southern Latvia, granted town rights in 1917. It is known as a local market centre near the Lithuanian border with a layered cultural history and rural ec…

Administrative subdivisions of Ethiopia Subdivisions of Ethiopia Overview of Ethiopia's multi-tiered administrative system: regional states and chartered cities, zones, woredas (districts), kebeles (wards), their roles, origins, and notable feat…

Subingen — municipality in Wasseramt, canton of Solothurn, Switzerland Subingen Subingen is a Swiss municipality in the Wasseramt district of the canton of Solothurn. It is a predominantly German-speaking community with rural and residential character, local s…

Subles — commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Subles Subles is a commune in the Calvados department in the former Basse-Normandie region of northwestern France. This article outlines its administrative role, geography, history, and l…

Sublette, Kansas — county seat and small city in Haskell County Sublette, Kansas Sublette is the county seat of Haskell County in southwestern Kansas. A small agricultural service center, it had 1,453 residents at the 2010 census and serves surrounding rural co…

Subligny, Yonne Subligny is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, central France, known for its rural character, local heritage and role within France's municipal adm…

Subprefectures in France: role, organisation and distinctions Subprefectures in France An encyclopedic overview of French subprefectures (sous-préfectures): definition, functions of the subprefect, organisational arrangements, legal status, distinction from prefectur…

Subprefectures of Japan Administrative subdivisions of Japanese prefectures that carry out local prefectural functions in outlying areas; not independent municipalities but branch offices of prefectural g…

Success, Arkansas: small town in northeastern Arkansas Success, Arkansas Success is a small incorporated town in northeastern Arkansas. This article summarizes its location, character, local life, historical context, and the notable curiosity of its nam…

Suceava — regional city in northeastern Romania Suceava Suceava is the county seat of Suceava County in northeastern Romania. A historical center of medieval Moldavia, it is a regional administrative, cultural and transport hub and a ga…

Sucevița — commune in Suceava County, Romania Suceviţa Sucevița is a rural commune in Suceava County, northern Romania, best known for its fortified Sucevița Monastery with exterior frescoes and its role in the cultural landscape of Bu…

Suchy (Vaud) — municipality in Jura-Nord vaudois, Switzerland Suchy Suchy is a small French‑speaking municipality in the Jura‑Nord vaudois district of Canton Vaud, Switzerland. Rural landscape, local administration, history, and community life are…

Sudbury: places, history and notable facts Sudbury Sudbury refers to several towns and districts in Canada, England and the United States, most notably Greater Sudbury (Ontario), Sudbury (Suffolk) and Sudbury (Massachusetts); the n…

Sudbury, Massachusetts — history, geography, and community overview Sudbury, Massachusetts Sudbury, Massachusetts, is a historic town in Middlesex County, incorporated in 1639. It covers about 24.6 sq mi, had roughly 16,850 residents in 2000, and is known for conservatio…

Sudbury, Suffolk Sudbury is a historic market town in the Stour Valley, Suffolk, England, noted for its medieval centre, textile heritage and as the birthplace of painter Thomas Gainsborough.

Suelli — town and comune in South Sardinia, Italy Suelli Suelli (Sardinian: Suèddi) is a small comune in the Province of Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, with roughly 1,100 residents, agricultural traditions, and a hilltop setting at 256 m above…

Suez — Egyptian port city at the southern end of the Suez Canal Suez Suez is an Egyptian port city on the Gulf of Suez, the southern terminus of the Suez Canal. It is a regional hub for shipping, refining and transport with long strategic and histor…

Sufers (Sur) — Municipality in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland Sufers Sufers (Romansh: Sur) is a small mountain municipality in the former Hinterrhein district of Graubünden, Switzerland, known for alpine landscapes, traditional culture and a rural e…

Suffolk County Council: role, structure and services Suffolk County Council Overview of Suffolk County Council, its responsibilities, governance, history, principal services and relationships with local partners in the county of Suffolk, England.

Suffolk County, Massachusetts Suffolk County is the smallest Massachusetts county by area and an urban center that includes Boston. Founded in 1643, it hosts major institutions, landmarks, and dense residential…

Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, part of the Hampton Roads region. Known for its large land area, river corridors, agricultural heritage and proximity to th…

Sugar City, Idaho Sugar City is a small city in Madison County, eastern Idaho, historically associated with sugar-beet processing and regional agriculture. It lies near Rexburg and is part of the Up…

Sugar Hill, Georgia — city in Gwinnett County Sugar Hill, Georgia Sugar Hill is a suburban city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, within the Atlanta metropolitan area. It recorded 18,522 residents in the 2010 census and is a regional residential, civi…

Sugar Land, Texas Suburban city in Fort Bend County, part of the Houston metropolitan area; known for rapid growth, a high standard of living, and roots in the sugar industry.

Sugden, Oklahoma Sugden is a small rural town in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States. This article covers its character, history, economy, community life, and notable distinctions within the…

Suginami (Suginami-ku): Tokyo ward known for anime and lively neighborhoods Suginami Suginami is one of Tokyo's 23 special wards located west of central Tokyo. A mainly residential and cultural district, it is notable for its animation studios, music scenes, and ne…

Sugnens — former municipality in the Gros-de-Vaud district, Vaud, Switzerland Sugnens Sugnens was a small French-speaking rural municipality in Gros-de-Vaud, canton of Vaud, Switzerland. On 1 July 2011 it merged with Dommartin, Naz and Poliez-le-Grand to form Montil…

Suhescun — commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department Suhescun Suhescun is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, set within a rural, culturally Basque-influenced area and governed by the French communal…

Suhl — Town in Thuringia, Germany Suhl Suhl is a small city in the Thuringian Forest, Germany, historically known for arms and precision engineering. It lies near Zella‑Mehlis and had about 43,600 residents in 2003.

Suhr, Aargau (Switzerland) Suhr, Aargau Suhr is a municipality in the district of Aarau, canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It lies near the town of Aarau and the Suhre river and combines residential areas, light industry, a…

Sukhothai: historical town and province in northern Thailand Sukhothai Sukhothai is a town and province in lower northern Thailand, known for the ruins of the Sukhothai Kingdom capital, rich Buddhist art, and a large historical park attracting cultura…

Sukkur City Taluka (Sukkur Taluka) Sukkur Taluka Sukkur City Taluka is the urban administrative subdivision of Sukkur District in Sindh, Pakistan, centered on the city of Sukkur and serving as a regional hub for administration, t…

Sukow (municipality in Ludwigslust-Parchim district) Sukow Sukow is a small municipality in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, northeastern Germany, known for its rural character, historical roots, and local agricu…

Sulaymaniyah (Slemani) — city in Iraqi Kurdistan Sulaymaniyah Sulaymaniyah (Slemani) is a Kurdish cultural and regional center in northeastern Iraq, known for its mountain setting, literary heritage, and role as a historic capital of the Baba…

Sulgen — municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland Sulgen Sulgen is a Swiss municipality in the district of Bischofszell, canton of Thurgau. It combines rural surroundings with local industry, regional transport links, and community servi…

Sulignat — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Sulignat Sulignat is a small commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in eastern France, typical of rural communities with local administration, agricultural landscape and mode…

Sulkava: Finnish lakeside municipality and its famous rowing festival Sulkava Sulkava is a small municipality in Southern Savonia, Finland, noted for its island-dotted lake landscape and the annual Sulkavan Suursoudut long-distance rowing event that draws vi…

Sullens — municipality in the Gros-de-Vaud district of Vaud, Switzerland Sullens Sullens is a small municipality in the Gros-de-Vaud district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Overview of its geography, history, administration, transport, economy and local li…

Sulligent, Alabama Small city in Lamar County, Alabama. Founded as a late-19th-century rail town, Sulligent is a rural community with ties to agriculture and timber and had 2,151 residents at the 200…

Sullivan City, Texas Sullivan City is a small city in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley near the U.S.–Mexico border. It is primarily residential with local government services and a stron…

Sullivan County, Missouri — overview, history, communities, and economy Sullivan County, Missouri Sullivan County is a small, rural county in northern Missouri with the county seat at Milan. The county has agricultural roots, low population density, and several small towns and…

Sullivan, Illinois — county seat and central Illinois community Sullivan, Illinois Sullivan is a small city in central Illinois, serving as the county seat of Moultrie County. It is a local center of government, services, agriculture and community life in a rural…

Sullivan, Indiana Sullivan is a small city and the county seat of Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. This article summarizes its location, history, economy, institutions, and local points of i…

Sully, Calvados Sully is a small commune in the Calvados department of Normandy in northwest France. This article summarizes its location, administrative context, landscape, history, and notable c…

Sully, Iowa: small city in central Jasper County Sully, Iowa Sully is a small city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. An agricultural service community with local institutions, civic life, and ties to the surrounding rural region.

Sulphur Springs, Arkansas: small city in northwest Arkansas Sulphur Springs, Arkansas Sulphur Springs is a small city in Benton County, northwest Arkansas, named for local mineral springs. This article covers its setting, origins, community character, and notable di…