Municipalities

Bénéjacq — commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of France Bénéjacq Bénéjacq is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for its Béarn heritage, rural landscape at the foot of the Pyrenees, and local trad…

Bénerville-sur-Mer (Normandy seaside commune) Benerville-sur-Mer Bénerville-sur-Mer is a small seaside commune in Calvados, Normandy, France, known for beaches, coastal villas, and close ties to the resort towns of Deauville and Trouville.

Benet (Vendée) — commune in Pays de la Loire, western France Benet, Vendée Benet is a rural commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France, noted for its agricultural landscape, proximity to wetlands, and local heritage.

Benetutti — town and comune in the province of Sassari, Sardinia Benetutti Benetutti is a small inland town in northern Sardinia, Italy. It is a comune in Sassari province, with notable rural landscape, archaeological heritage, local traditions and an eco…

Bengtsfors — town in Dalsland, Västra Götaland, Sweden Bengtsfors Bengtsfors is a small Swedish town and municipal seat in Västra Götaland County, known for lakes, canals, forestry and outdoor recreation. It serves as a local service and cultural…

Bengtsfors Municipality A municipality in Västra Götaland County, western Sweden, known for waterways, forests and the Dalsland Canal with outdoor recreation and small industrial communities.

Benham, Kentucky: Appalachian Coal Town and Historic Community Benham, Kentucky Benham is a small city in Harlan County, Kentucky, known for its origins as a coal company town, Appalachian setting, historic buildings, and ongoing efforts at preservation and he…

Benidorm Benidorm is a coastal city on Spain's Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante, noted for its beaches, dense skyline of hotels, year-round tourism, and lively nightlife.

Bénifontaine — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Bénifontaine Bénifontaine is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. Summary of its name, geography, history, administration, local economy and practical points of i…

Benishangul-Gumuz Region Benishangul-Gumuz is a federal region in western Ethiopia, known for its ethnic diversity, the Blue Nile (Abay) corridor and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam site; its capital i…

Benken, St. Gallen (municipality) Benken, St. Gallen Benken is a municipality in the See-Gaster region of the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is a small German-speaking community with agricultural roots, local services, and lin…

Benken, Zürich Benken is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the Swiss canton of Zürich. This article summarizes its location, character, history, local life and how it is distinguis…

Benld, Illinois — small city in Macoupin County Benld, Illinois Benld is a small city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States, historically linked to coal mining and railroads and now a residential community with local services and civic li…

Bennett, Iowa: small city in eastern Iowa Bennett, Iowa Bennett is a small incorporated city in eastern Iowa, United States, with a rural character, local institutions, and a history tied to 19th-century settlement and regional transpor…

Bennington County, Vermont County in southwestern Vermont, United States. Shire towns Bennington and Manchester. Noted for Green and Taconic ranges, Revolutionary War history, outdoor recreation, arts, and s…

Bennington, Kansas Bennington is a small city in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. It had 672 residents at the 2010 census and functions as a local center for agriculture and community life.

Bennington, Oklahoma Bennington is a small rural town in southeastern Oklahoma. Known for its agricultural roots and close-knit community, it exemplifies the small-town character of the region and serv…

Bennington, Vermont: history, character, and cultural landmarks Bennington, Vermont Bennington is a historic town in southwestern Vermont, one of two county seats of Bennington County. Known for Revolutionary War history, arts institutions, and a preserved downtow…

Bennwihr, Haut-Rhin (France) Bennwihr Bennwihr is a small Alsace commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, known for vineyards, traditional architecture, wine tourism and a history shaped by World War II.

Bennwil — municipality in Waldenburg district, Basel‑Landschaft, Switzerland Bennwil Bennwil is a small German‑speaking municipality in the Waldenburg district of the canton Basel‑Landschaft, Switzerland, known for rural landscapes, local farming and proximity to r…

Bénouville, Calvados (Normandy commune) Bénouville, Calvados Bénouville is a small commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, known for Pegasus Bridge, the Château de Bénouville and its World War II history close to Caen.

Bensenville, Illinois: Village near O'Hare with residential and industrial character Bensenville, Illinois Bensenville is a village in Illinois spanning DuPage and Cook counties, adjacent to O'Hare International Airport. It combines residential neighborhoods, light industry, and transpo…

Bensheim — Town in Hesse, Germany Bensheim Bensheim, on the edge of the Odenwald in Hesse, Germany, is the largest town of the Bergstraße district. Known for a mild climate, vineyards, a historic center and regional transpo…

Benson, Illinois A concise overview of Benson, a small village in central Illinois, covering its setting, community features, historical roots, local economy, and distinguishing characteristics.

Bentayou-Sérée (commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France) Bentayou-Sérée Bentayou-Sérée is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. This article covers its location, administration, landscape, economy, culture and r…

Bentley, Kansas Small city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, within the Wichita area. A residential and agricultural community with a population of 530 at the 2010 census.

Benton City, Washington Small city in Benton County, southeastern Washington, known for agriculture and proximity to the Tri-Cities. Founded in the early 20th century, it serves as a local center for farm…

Benton Harbor, Michigan City in Berrien County, southwestern Michigan, located near Lake Michigan and adjacent to St. Joseph. Noted for its industrial history, Whirlpool headquarters, and efforts at econo…

Benton, Alabama Benton is a small town in the U.S. state of Alabama. This article summarizes its setting, typical features, historical background, community life, and how it is distinguished from…

Benton, Kansas — small city in Butler County Benton, Kansas Benton is a small incorporated city in Butler County, Kansas, United States, with a 2010 census population of 880. It is part of the south-central Kansas region near larger urban c…

Benton, Kentucky Benton is the county seat of Marshall County in western Kentucky, noted for local government, small-town character, and nearby recreational areas such as Kentucky Lake and Land Bet…

Benton, Louisiana Benton is the parish seat of Bossier Parish in northwestern Louisiana. A small, rural town and local government center, it lies within the Shreveport–Bossier City region and is one…

Bény-sur-Mer: Normandy commune in the Calvados department Bény-sur-Mer Bény-sur-Mer is a small French commune in Calvados, Normandy, near the coast and sites associated with the 1944 Allied landings. Rural character, local administration, and links to…

Benzenschwil (former Swiss municipality) Benzenschwil Benzenschwil was a small rural municipality in the district of Muri, canton of Aargau, Switzerland, merged into Merenschwand on 1 January 2012. Overview, geography, history, and lo…

Béost — commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Béost Béost is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, set in the foothills of the Pyrenees with pastoral landscapes, local traditions, and o…

Berat District Former administrative district in central Albania centered on the city of Berat; includes towns such as Poliçan and Ura Vajgurore and is noted for historic architecture and cultura…

Berca — commune in Buzău County, Romania Berca Berca is a rural commune in Buzău County, Romania, best known for the nearby Berca Mud Volcanoes, a protected geological reserve. The area combines agricultural life with distincti…

Bercenay-le-Hayer: Commune in the Aube Department of France Bercenay-le-Hayer Bercenay-le-Hayer is a small French commune in the Aube department, Grand Est region, known for its rural character, local governance, historic roots and typical village features w…

Bercher, Vaud — municipality in the Gros-de-Vaud region Bercher Bercher is a Swiss municipality in the Gros-de-Vaud district of the canton of Vaud. It combines rural surroundings, local services and a railway terminus linking it with Lausanne a…

Berchidda — town and comune in Sardinia Berchidda Berchidda is a small comune in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy, known for its mountain setting, rural economy and an annual jazz festival founded by Paolo Fresu.

Berchişeşti — commune in Suceava County, Romania Berchişeşti Berchişeşti is a rural commune in Suceava County, northeastern Romania. This article summarises its administrative role, geography, historical context within Bukovina, local econom…

Berchtesgaden: Alpine town in the Bavarian Alps Berchtesgaden Berchtesgaden is a historic alpine municipality in southeastern Germany, known for dramatic mountains, Königssee lake, salt-mining heritage and proximity to Berchtesgaden National…

Berck (commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France) Berck Berck is a coastal commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, noted for its long sandy beaches, seaside resort history, kite events and dune landscapes along the E…

Berea, Ohio Suburban city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, near Cleveland; known for Baldwin Wallace University, historic Berea sandstone quarries, local parks, and a mix of residential and light-ind…

Berehomet — town on the Siret River in Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine Berehomet Berehomet is a small town on the Siret River in Chernivtsi Oblast, historically part of Bukovina. It has a mixed cultural heritage, local forestry and agriculture, and serves as a…

Berentzwiller — a commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Berentzwiller Berentzwiller is a small rural commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, historically part of Alsace. It exemplifies local administration, landscape, culture and…

Bérenx — Commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Bérenx Bérenx is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, noted for its village life, agricultural surroundings and ties to…

Béréziat (Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) Béréziat Béréziat is a small rural commune in the Ain department of Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes in eastern France. First recorded in the 9th century, it had 426 residents in 2009; locals are calle…