Municipalities

Sveio — coastal municipality in Vestland, Norway Sveio Coastal municipality in western Norway, formerly in Hordaland and now in Vestland county; known for its shoreline, rural economy, outdoor recreation and cultural ties to composer F…

Svenljunga — locality and municipal seat in Västra Götaland, Sweden Svenljunga Svenljunga is a small urban locality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, serving as the administrative centre of Svenljunga Municipality. It is known for its rural surroundings, loc…

Svenljunga Municipality Svenljunga Municipality is a largely rural municipality in Västra Götaland County, southern Sweden. Its administrative centre is the town of Svenljunga.

Svitavy — Town in the Czech Republic Svitavy Svitavy is a town of about 17,000 in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic, noted for its historic centre, the Svitava River, medieval origins and as the birthplace of Oskar S…

Swabi District Swabi District, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is an agricultural and educational hub centered on the city of Swabi. It features fertile plains, Pashtun culture, established inst…

Swabi Tehsil: administrative unit in Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Swabi Tehsil Swabi Tehsil is an administrative subdivision of Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It contains the district headquarters and is divided into twenty union councils, wi…

Swadlincote — town in South Derbyshire, England Swadlincote Swadlincote is a town in South Derbyshire, England, about 13 miles south of Derby. Formed from several settlements, it has an industrial heritage in coal and clay and is now a loca…

Swainsboro, Georgia County seat of Emanuel County in east-central Georgia. A small city known for its historic downtown, regional college campus, agricultural economy and community events. Population…

Swale (borough) — local government district in Kent, England Swale Swale is a borough and local government district in Kent, South East England, centered on Sittingbourne and including Faversham and the Isle of Sheppey. It combines coastline, farm…

Swampscott, Massachusetts A coastal town on Massachusetts' North Shore, Swampscott is a historic seaside community and commuter suburb of Boston known for beaches, Victorian architecture, and waterfront rec…

Swan Valley, Idaho A concise overview of Swan Valley, a small eastern Idaho community on the Snake River known for outdoor recreation, rural character, wildlife and access to regional mountain and ri…

Swansea (Abertawe) — city and county on Wales's south coast Swansea Swansea (Welsh: Abertawe) is a coastal city and unitary authority in south Wales, the country's second largest urban area. It is known for its maritime history, university, and nea…

Swea City, Iowa Swea City is a small incorporated city in Kossuth County in northern Iowa, United States, known for its agricultural surroundings and Swedish-American heritage.

Swedesboro, New Jersey Small historic borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, founded by Swedish settlers from New Sweden; formed in 1902 and noted for its preserved historic core and residential chara…

Sweet Home, Oregon: small city in Linn County near the Cascade foothills Sweet Home, Oregon Sweet Home is a small city in Linn County, Oregon, known for its timber heritage and access to outdoor recreation along the South Santiam River and nearby reservoirs.

Sweetwater, Florida: small city in Miami‑Dade County Sweetwater, Florida Overview of Sweetwater, Florida — its origins, development, demographics, local character, and notable history including early planned groves, a retirement colony for circus perfor…

Sweetwater, Oklahoma Small rural town in western Oklahoma spanning Beckham and Roger Mills counties; overview of location, history, local economy, and notable facts.

Sweetwater, Texas County seat of Nolan County in West Texas, Sweetwater is a regional hub notable for agriculture, energy (including wind development), transportation and local government.

Świętochłowice: Industrial City in Upper Silesia, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland Świętochłowice Świętochłowice, an industrial city in Upper Silesia’s Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, lies on the Rawa River. A compact urban area of about 13.3 km², it houses roughly 55,000 residen…

Swift Current, Saskatchewan: regional centre on the Trans‑Canada Swift Current, Saskatchewan Swift Current is a small city in southwestern Saskatchewan, Canada, serving as a regional service and agricultural hub. Located on the Trans‑Canada Highway, it is known for prairie…

Swindon, Wiltshire Swindon Swindon is a large town in Wiltshire, South West England, known for its 19th‑century railway heritage, diverse economy, distinctive road layout and regional transport links.

Swinton (Rotherham), South Yorkshire Swinton, South Yorkshire Town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England. Primarily residential with local services; population recorded as 11,701 at the 2011 census.

Swisher County, Texas Rural county in the Texas Panhandle with county seat Tulia. Known for agriculture on the High Plains; population 7,854 in 2010 and a history tied to ranching and dryland farming.

Swisher, Iowa: small city in Johnson County, part of the Iowa City area Swisher, Iowa Swisher is a small incorporated city in Johnson County, eastern Iowa. It is a residential community near Iowa City with local services, parks, and connections to regional transport…

Swoyersville, Pennsylvania Swoyersville is a small borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, historically part of the anthracite coal region near Wilkes-Barre with a population around 5,000 (2010 census).

Sycamore, Illinois County seat of DeKalb County, Sycamore is a small northern Illinois city known for its historic courthouse square, Victorian architecture, community festivals and regional civic ro…

Sycamore, Kentucky Sycamore is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, within the Louisville metropolitan area. It reported about 160 residents in 2000 and retains a local municipal identity insi…

Sydney, Nova Scotia Former city on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. A historic industrial port and regional centre now part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality with maritime, cultural, and econom…

Syens — municipality in Broye-Vully, canton of Vaud, Switzerland Syens Syens is a small French-speaking municipality in the Broye-Vully district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It is a rural community with local administration, agricultural lands…

Sylacauga, Alabama: The Marble City and its history Sylacauga, Alabama Sylacauga is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, known for its marble deposits, manufacturing heritage, and the 1954 meteorite event that struck a resident. Overview, geology, eco…

Sylhet — major city in northeastern Bangladesh Sylhet Sylhet is a historic and economically important city in northeastern Bangladesh, known for its tea gardens, Sufi shrines, Surma valley setting and a large diaspora community.

Sylhet District: Overview, geography, culture and economy Sylhet District Sylhet District in northeastern Bangladesh: geography, administration, history, cultural life, economy (tea, remittances), demographics and notable sites including Sufi shrines and…

Sylvania, Alabama Sylvania is a small town in northeastern Alabama (DeKalb County) with a rural character, local history, and community-focused institutions. The town exemplifies small-town life in…

Syracuse, Kansas Syracuse is a small city and the county seat of Hamilton County in southwestern Kansas. It had 1,812 residents in 2010 and functions as a local center for government, agriculture,…

Sysmä: Municipality in Päijänne Tavastia, Finland Sysmä Sysmä is a rural municipality in Päijänne Tavastia, Finland, noted for its extensive lakes, forests and a large seasonal increase in population due to summer cottages and events.

Szeged: Hungary’s southern river city and cultural center Szeged Szeged, a major city in southern Hungary on the Tisza River, is known for its university, historic rebuilding after the 1879 flood, paprika and salami production, open‑air theatre…

Szentes, Hungary Szentes Szentes is a regional market town in southeastern Hungary known for its agricultural background, local cultural life, and historical development in the Great Hungarian Plain.

Ta'if: Mountain City of Roses and Summer Retreat in Saudi Arabia Ta'if Ta'if is a Saudi city in the Sarawat Mountains known for its cool mountain climate, rose cultivation and summer government residence; it sits in Mecca Province at about 1,879 m ele…

Tabaille-Usquain (commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France) Tabaille-Usquain Tabaille-Usquain is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article outlines its setting, administration, history, economy and local poi…

Tabanac (Gironde) Tabanac Tabanac is a small commune in Gironde, southwestern France, known for its location in the Entre-deux-Mers vineyard area, medieval origins linked to a local family and abbey, and a…

Tábor — historic city in South Bohemia Tábor Historic city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, founded by Hussites in 1420. Known for its role in the Hussite movement, medieval centre, underground tunnels and…

Tabor, Iowa Small city in southwestern Iowa with 19th‑century New England roots, a history of local higher education, and a rural community character in the American Midwest.

Täby — suburban town and municipal seat north of Stockholm Täby Täby is a suburban urban area north of Stockholm in Sweden. It serves as the administrative centre of Täby Municipality and is known for residential districts, historical sites and…

Täby Municipality (Täby kommun) Täby Municipality Täby Municipality is a suburban municipality north of central Stockholm in Stockholm County, Sweden, known for its residential areas, green spaces, medieval church art and major sh…

Tacloban City — Regional center and port of Eastern Visayas, Philippines Tacloban Tacloban is a highly urbanized port city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It serves as Leyte's capital and the region's administrative, commercial, and transport hub, linked to Sam…

Tacoma, Washington: Port city, history, and culture on Commencement Bay Tacoma, Washington Tacoma is a mid‑sized port city in Pierce County, Washington, on Puget Sound. Known as the “City of Destiny,” it has a working port, museums, a university campus, and waterfront re…

Tadasuni Tadasuni is a small comune in the Province of Oristano on the island of Sardinia, Italy, known for its very small population, rural setting, and typical Sardinian cultural ties.

Tadousse-Ussau — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Tadousse-Ussau Tadousse-Ussau is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, noted for its village core, agricultural landscape and local municipal struct…