Municipalities

Aeschi (Wasseramt, Solothurn) — municipality overview Aeschi Aeschi is a Swiss municipality in the Wasseramt district of the canton of Solothurn. It includes the Burgäschisee nature lake and absorbed the neighbouring Steinhof in 2012.

Aeschi bei Spiez — municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Aeschi bei Spiez Aeschi bei Spiez is a German-speaking municipality in the Frutigen‑Niedersimmental district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for its rural character and proximity to Spiez…

Aeschlen bei Oberdiessbach — former municipality in the canton of Bern Aeschlen bei Oberdiessbach Aeschlen bei Oberdiessbach was a small municipality in the Konolfingen district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It merged into Oberdiessbach on 1 January 2010.

Aetigkofen — former Swiss municipality in Buchegg, canton Solothurn Aetigkofen Aetigkofen is a small former municipality now part of Buchegg in the Bucheggberg district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. Rural, German-speaking, with agricultural roots a…

Aetingen: former Swiss village in the Bucheggberg district Aetingen Aetingen is a small, German-speaking village in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. Once an independent municipality, it joined neighboring communes to form Buchegg in 2014 and r…

Aeugst am Albis — municipality in the canton of Zürich Aeugst am Albis Aeugst am Albis is a rural municipality on the Albis ridge in the Affoltern district of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland, noted for woodland, hiking trails, village life and proxi…

Affeltrangen, Thurgau — Swiss municipality overview Affeltrangen Affeltrangen is a German-speaking municipality in the Münchwilen district of canton Thurgau, northeastern Switzerland. It combines rural landscapes, local industry, and regional tr…

Affligem (Flemish Brabant, Belgium) Affligem Affligem is a municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium, known for its historic abbey, local villages, and an abbey-style beer. It lies northwest of Brussels and had about 12,169 in…

Affoltern am Albis: Swiss municipality in the canton of Zürich Affoltern am Albis Affoltern am Albis is the administrative center of the Affoltern district in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. This article summarizes its geography, history, transport links, eco…

Affoltern im Emmental — municipality in the Emmental region of Bern, Switzerland Affoltern im Emmental Affoltern im Emmental is a rural municipality in the Emmental district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for its rolling pastures, dairy farming and traditional Emmental cu…

Affringues — small commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Affringues Affringues 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. Overview, administra…

Afton, Iowa Afton is a small city in Union County, Iowa, United States. This entry outlines its location, development, local economy, community life, and notable features.

Afton, Oklahoma: small town on the historic Route 66 corridor Afton, Oklahoma Afton is a small town in Ottawa County in northeastern Oklahoma, noted for its Route 66 heritage, regional transport links and proximity to lakes and rural Oklahoma communities.

Agadir: Atlantic Moroccan City, Resort and Port Agadir Agadir is a coastal city in southwestern Morocco, on the Atlantic and in the Souss-Massa region. It is known for its beach resort, fishing port, argan hinterland, modern rebuild af…

Agarn: Swiss municipality in the canton of Valais Agarn Agarn (Walliser German: Agaru) is a municipality in the district of Leuk, canton of Valais, Switzerland. Overview of location, language, local life, history, economy and transport…

Agen, prefecture of Lot-et-Garonne in southwestern France Agen Agen is a historic town in southwestern France, capital of Lot-et-Garonne, known for its location on the Garonne, its Roman origins, and the famous pruneau d'Agen (Agen prunes).

Agency, Iowa — small city in Wapello County Agency, Iowa Agency is a small incorporated city in Wapello County, Iowa, known for its rural setting and historical ties to a 19th‑century Indian agency. Population was recorded at 644 in July…

Agenda, Kansas Agenda is a small incorporated city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. It had 68 residents at the 2010 census and is typical of rural Great Plains communities centered on a…

Agethorst (municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein) Agethorst Agethorst is a small rural municipality in the Steinburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, known for its agricultural landscape and local community life.

Aggius, Sardinia Aggius Aggius (Àggju) is a small comune in northern Sardinia's Province of Sassari. Known for rural landscapes, traditional culture and archaeological links to Sardinia's ancient past.

Agiez Agiez is a small French-speaking municipality in the Jura‑Nord vaudois district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its rural landscape, local governance and traditional…

Agios Nikolaos, Crete Agios Nikolaos Coastal town in northeastern Crete on the Gulf of Mirabello, known for its lakeside harbor, tourism, nearby archaeological sites and ferry links to Piraeus and the Dodecanese.

Aglientu: Sardinian comune in the Province of Sassari Aglientu Aglientu (Santu Francìscu di l'Aglièntu) is a small comune in northern Sardinia, Italy. Overview of its location, geography, population, culture, economy and administrative role in…

Agnez-lès-Duisans (commune in Pas-de-Calais) Agnez-lès-Duisans Agnez-lès-Duisans is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, near Arras; it lies in the Hauts-de-France region and typifies rural communities of the are…

Agnicourt-et-Séchelles Agnicourt-et-Séchelles is a small rural commune in northern France, located in the Aisne department. It combines two historic villages and is typical of the agricultural landscape…

Agnières — Commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Agnières Agnières is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and now in Hauts-de-France. Overview, geography, histo…

Agno, Ticino (municipality near Lugano) Agno Agno is an Italian-speaking municipality in the Lugano district of Ticino, Switzerland, known for its lakeside setting and Lugano Airport. Overview, history, geography, transport a…

Agnos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) — a rural commune in southwestern France Agnos Agnos is a small commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. The article outlines its location, administration, landscape, culture, economy and practical…

Agny — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Agny Agny is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France near Arras. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, local life, and administrative cont…

Agonges — a rural commune in Allier, central France Agonges Agonges is a small French commune in the Allier department, central France. This article outlines its location, administration, history, landscape, economy, cultural life, and poin…

Agoura Hills, California Agoura Hills is a suburban city in western Los Angeles County near the Santa Monica Mountains, known for oak woodlands, outdoor recreation, a small-town residential character, and…

Agra — Historic Mughal City in Uttar Pradesh, India Agra Agra is a northern Indian city celebrated for its Mughal-era architecture, including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, and for its role in history, culture, and tourism…

Agra, Kansas Small city in Phillips County, Kansas, United States. A rural agricultural community; population was 267 at the 2010 census and it serves surrounding farmland and local services.

Agra, Oklahoma: Overview of a Small Midwestern Town Agra, Oklahoma Agra is a small rural town in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. This article summarizes its character, likely name origin, history as an agricultural community, local institutions and ro…

Agra, Ticino — former municipality and village in Collina d'Oro Agra, Switzerland Agra is a small Italian-speaking village in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Formerly an independent municipality, it joined neighboring communities to form the modern municipali…

Agrigento: Sicilian city and ancient Greek archaeological park Agrigento Agrigento, capital of its Sicilian province on the southern coast, hosts the Valle dei Templi archaeological park with well-preserved Greek temples, museums and a historic old town…

Ağrı — City and provincial capital in eastern Turkey Ağrı Ağrı is the capital of Ağrı Province in eastern Turkey, near Mount Ararat. It is an administrative and regional transport hub with an economy based on agriculture, livestock and cr…

Agsu District (Ağsu) — central Azerbaijan raion Agsu District Overview of Agsu District (Ağsu) in central Azerbaijan: geography, administrative structure, history, economy, cultural sites and notable facts, with links to regional resources.

Aguascalientes City Capital and largest city of the state of Aguascalientes in central Mexico, noted for its colonial core, industrial growth, and the annual Feria Nacional de San Marcos. Metro popula…

Aguascalientes Municipality Overview of the municipality and city of Aguascalientes: geography, history, economy, culture, and notable distinctions in central Mexico.

Aguilcourt — a small commune in Aisne, northern France Aguilcourt Aguilcourt is a small rural commune in the Aisne department in the historic Picardie area of northern France, now administered as part of Hauts-de-France. It exemplifies local agri…

Agy — commune in Calvados, Normandy Agy Agy is a small commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, within the historical Lower Normandy region. Rural character, local administration, and links to regional…

Ahaxe-Alciette-Bascassan Ahaxe-Alciette-Bascassan is a small commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques in southwestern France, noted for its Basque heritage, rural landscape, traditional architecture and local commu…

Ahlefeld — former municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Ahlefeld Ahlefeld was a small rural municipality in the Rendsburg‑Eckernförde district of Schleswig‑Holstein, Germany. In 2008 it merged with Bistensee to form Ahlefeld‑Bistensee.

Ahlefeld-Bistensee — municipality in Rendsburg‑Eckernförde, Schleswig‑Holstein Ahlefeld-Bistensee Ahlefeld-Bistensee is a small rural municipality in Rendsburg‑Eckernförde, Schleswig‑Holstein, Germany, formed on 1 March 2008 by merging the former municipalities Ahlefeld and Bis…

Ahmedabad: Gujarat's largest city, history, culture and economy Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, on the Sabarmati River in western India, is Gujarat's largest city. A commercial, educational and cultural centre noted for textiles, historic architecture and modern in…

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation — city government and civic administration Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Municipal body responsible for the administration and civic services of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 1950, it manages urban planning, sanitation, water, roads, public health…

Ahmednagar Ahmednagar is a historic city in Maharashtra, India, on the Sina River. It is the district headquarters and a regional centre for agriculture, trade, military training and heritage…