Municipalities

Ubaye-Serre-Ponçon — commune nouvelle in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France Ubaye-Serre-Ponçon Ubaye-Serre-Ponçon is a commune nouvelle in southeastern France, created in 2017 from La Bréole and Saint-Vincent-les-Forts; it occupies mountain valley terrain and shoreline of th…

Übersaxen (municipality in Vorarlberg, Austria) Übersaxen Übersaxen is a small municipality in the Feldkirch district of Vorarlberg, western Austria. It is a rural community with local government, Alpine foothill setting, and ties to regi…

Uccle (Ukkel) — municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region Uccle Uccle (Ukkel) is a bilingual municipality in the southern part of the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium, known for leafy avenues, parks and the Royal Observatory; historically rur…

Ucel (Ardèche, France) Ucel Ucel is a small commune in the Ardèche department of southern France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, population, economy and local features.

Uchaux — commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Uchaux Uchaux is a small French commune in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, known for its rural landscape, vineyards, and Provençal culture. Overview, geography, his…

Ucon, Idaho — overview, history and community profile Ucon, Idaho Ucon is a small incorporated city in eastern Idaho near Idaho Falls. This article outlines its location, character, history, economy, government and local services.

Udall, Kansas Udall is a small city in Cowley County, Kansas, known for its rural character and for a catastrophic 1955 tornado. The population was 746 at the 2010 census.

Uddevalla — coastal town in Västra Götaland County, Sweden Uddevalla Uddevalla is a Swedish coastal town and administrative centre in Västra Götaland, known for its harbour, access to the Bohuslän archipelago, industrial history and outdoor recreati…

Uddevalla Municipality Uddevalla Municipality (Uddevalla kommun) is an administrative area on Sweden's west coast in Västra Götaland County, centred on the town of Uddevalla. It combines coastal landscap…

Udell, Iowa Udell is a small incorporated city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. This article outlines its location, origins, community character, economy, governance, and notable feat…

Udeşti: a rural commune in Suceava County, Romania Udeşti Udeşti is a rural commune in Suceava County in the historical region of Bukovina, northeastern Romania, known for its agricultural landscape, traditional architecture and local cul…

Udhampur — city and administrative headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir Udhampur Udhampur is a city and district headquarters in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a regional transport, administrative and military centre and a gateway for pi…

Udligenswil: Swiss municipality in the canton of Lucerne Udligenswil Udligenswil is a small German-speaking municipality in the Lucerne-Land district of the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It is primarily residential with agricultural surroundings a…

Ueberstorf: Swiss municipality in the district of Sense, canton of Fribourg Ueberstorf Ueberstorf is a German-speaking municipality in the Sense district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. The entry covers geography, history, local economy, administration and no…

Uebeschi: a rural municipality in the Thun district of the canton of Bern Uebeschi Uebeschi is a small German-speaking municipality in the Thun administrative district, canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for agriculture, scenic views and proximity to the city of…

Ueken — Municipality in Laufenburg District, Aargau, Switzerland Ueken Ueken is a small Swiss municipality in the Laufenburg district of the canton of Aargau. A rural village with local agriculture, community life, and close ties to regional centres i…

Uerkheim — municipality in the district of Zofingen, Aargau, Switzerland Uerkheim Uerkheim is a small German-speaking municipality in the district of Zofingen, canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It is a rural community with local services, agriculture and links to n…

Uesslingen-Buch (municipality in Thurgau, Switzerland) Uesslingen-Buch Uesslingen-Buch is a rural municipality in the Frauenfeld district of Thurgau, northeastern Switzerland, composed of several villages and known for agriculture, local heritage and…

Uetendorf (municipality in the canton of Bern) Uetendorf Uetendorf is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun, canton of Bern, Switzerland. It combines agricultural landscapes, local industry, and residential areas with clo…

Uetikon am See — lakeside municipality in the canton of Zurich Uetikon am See Uetikon am See is a German-speaking municipality on the right shore of Lake Zurich, in the Meilen district of the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Known for its lakeside setting and…

Uezwil — municipality in Bremgarten district, Aargau, Switzerland Uezwil Uezwil is a small rural municipality in the Bremgarten district of canton Aargau, Switzerland, known for agricultural land, traditional buildings, local community life and ties to…

Ufa — capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia Ufa Ufa is the capital of Bashkortostan in Russia, established as a 16th-century fortress. It is a regional industrial, cultural and transport hub located near the southern Urals with…

Uffheim — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Uffheim Uffheim is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, located in the historic Alsace area of eastern France; it has rural character and Alsatian cultural…

Uffikon — former municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Uffikon Uffikon was a small municipality in Willisau district, canton of Lucerne, that merged with Buchs to form part of Dagmersellen on 1 January 2006. Overview, location, history and loc…

Ufhusen (municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland) Ufhusen Ufhusen is a small German-speaking municipality in the Willisau district of Lucerne, Switzerland, known for rural landscapes, local agriculture, and traditional Swiss municipal gov…

Ugny-le-Gay — commune in Aisne, northern France Ugny-le-Gay Ugny-le-Gay is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France (formerly Picardie), typical of local French municipal organization and countryside heritage.

Uhart-Mixe — a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques of southwestern France Uhart-Mixe Uhart-Mixe is a small rural commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, within the cultural area of the French Basque Country. It is known for Basque heritage, traditional architecture and pa…

Uherské Hradiště: historic town in southeastern Moravia Uherské Hradiště Uherské Hradiště is a historic Moravian town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic, founded in 1257. It is a regional administrative and cultural centre with a preserved histori…

Uitikon: Swiss municipality in the canton of Zürich Uitikon Uitikon is a suburban municipality near Zürich, Switzerland, known for its hilltop villages, residential character, and local community life within the Dietikon district.

Ujjain: Ancient pilgrimage city, temple center and historic seat of learning Ujjain Ujjain is a historic city on the Shipra River in Madhya Pradesh, India, known for the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, large pilgrimage fairs, and a long tradition of astronomy and class…

Ukiah, California County seat and largest city of Mendocino County in northern California's Ukiah Valley, known for wine production, redwood foothills, local culture, and its role as an administrati…

Ula Tirso, Sardinia: Small comune in the Province of Oristano Ula Tirso Ula Tirso, a small comune in Oristano, Sardinia: a hilly inland town at 348 m, 18.85 km² and about 570 residents (2016). Explore its geography, history and local life.

Ulaanbaatar Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital and largest city, began as a 17th‑century movable monastery. Located in the Tuul River valley, it is the country’s political, cultural and economic…

Ulassai — Sardinian mountain town known for caves and contemporary art Ulassai Ulassai is a mountain comune in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy, noted for karst caves, rugged landscapes and community art projects linked to Maria Lai. Population ~1,457 (…

Ulm — German Danube city: history, landmarks, university and culture Ulm Ulm is a historic city on the Danube in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known for Ulm Münster, its university, medieval centre and as the birthplace of Albert Einstein.

Ulma (Suceava County, Romania) Ulma, Suceava Ulma is a small rural commune in Suceava County, in the historic Bukovina region of northeastern Romania. Overview of its location, geography, history, economy and cultural feature…

Ulmiz (Ormey) — Municipality in the See (Lac) district, Fribourg Ulmiz Ulmiz (French: Ormey) is a small rural municipality in the See (Lac) district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, noted for its agricultural landscape, bilingual context and pr…

Ulricehamn — lakeside town and municipal seat in Västra Götaland, Sweden Ulricehamn Ulricehamn is a small Swedish town in Västra Götaland County and the seat of Ulricehamn Municipality, noted for its lakeside setting, outdoor recreation and local cultural heritage…

Ulricehamn Municipality (Ulricehamns kommun) Ulricehamn Municipality Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. Seat: Ulricehamn. Overview of geography, history, administration, economy, recreation and notable facts about local government and a…

Ulsan: South Korea's Industrial Metropolis and Major Shipbuilding Port Ulsan Ulsan, on South Korea’s southeast coast, is an industrial metropolis and leading shipbuilding port. Explore its heavy manufacturing base—autos, shipyards and petrochemicals—alongsi…

Ulyanovsk Ulyanovsk is a Russian city on the Volga River, founded in 1648, administrative center of Ulyanovsk Oblast, known as the birthplace of Vladimir Ulyanov (Lenin) and as an industrial…

Ulysses, Kansas Ulysses is the county seat of Grant County in southwestern Kansas, named for Ulysses S. Grant. It had 6,161 residents in 2010 and serves as a local center for agriculture, services…

Umatilla, Florida Umatilla is a small city in Lake County, central Florida, known for its rural character, nearby lakes and natural areas, and a community-oriented small-town atmosphere.

Umatilla, Oregon: Riverfront city with historic roots Umatilla, Oregon Umatilla is a riverside city in northeastern Oregon, former Umatilla County seat; population 7,363 (2020). Known for river access, agriculture, light industry, and cultural ties to…

Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality (Umeå kommun) is a local government area in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden, centered on the city of Umeå and known for its university, cultural life and r…

Umerkot (Umarkot) — town in Sindh, Pakistan Umerkot Umerkot is a historic town in Sindh, Pakistan, best known as the birthplace of the Mughal emperor Akbar; it features Umerkot Fort and serves as a cultural and market centre for the…

Umiken (former municipality in Aargau, Switzerland) Umiken Former municipality in the Brugg district of canton Aargau, Switzerland; incorporated into the city of Brugg in 2010. Retains local identity, heritage and community life within the…

Ummerstadt (Thuringia, Germany) Ummerstadt Small historic town in southern Thuringia, Germany, near Hildburghausen and Coburg; population about 527. Overview, geography, history, governance, economy and notable features.