Municipalities

Urzulei (Orthullè) — town and comune in Sardinia Urzulei Urzulei (Orthullè) is a small mountain comune in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy, noted for its rugged Supramonte landscape, nearby gorges and a predominantly rural economy.

Usa, Ōita: city and cultural center in Kyushu, Japan Usa, Ōita Usa is a city in Ōita Prefecture on Kyushu known for its historic Usa Shrine (Usa Jingū), local festivals, regional agriculture and its role in the development of Hachiman worship…

Usclades-et-Rieutord Usclades-et-Rieutord is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, formed from two hamlets and noted for its mountain scenery, traditional agriculture and…

Usellus, Sardinia Usellus Usellus is a small inland town and comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. Known for its rural character, it covers 35.07 km², sits at 289 m elevation, and had about 7…

Ushuaia — southernmost city and gateway to Antarctica Ushuaia Ushuaia, capital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego, sits on the Beagle Channel near the southern tip of South America. Known for subantarctic landscapes, port activity and tourism, i…

Usini: town and comune in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia Usini Usini is a small municipality in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. It has a rural character, an agricultural economy, a compact historic centre and local Sardinian traditio…

Ussana — town and comune in Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy Ussana Ussana is a small town and comune in the Province of Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy. It covers about 32.82 km², sits roughly 97 m above sea level, and had around 4,200 residents in…

Ussaramanna — small comune in Sud Sardegna, Italy Ussaramanna Ussaramanna (Soramànna) is a small municipality in the Province of Sud Sardegna, Sardinia. It covers 9.76 km², lies at 157 m elevation and had 547 residents in 2016.

Ussassai (Ussàssa) — small mountain town in Sardinia Ussassai Ussassai is a small comune in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. It has about 568 residents (2016), covers 47.32 km² and lies at roughly 710 m above sea level in inland Sardin…

Ussel-d'Allier, commune in Allier (central France) Ussel-d'Allier Ussel-d'Allier is a small rural commune in the Allier department of central France. Overview of its geography, administration, history, local life and distinctions.

Ussy (Calvados) — Commune in Normandy, France Ussy Ussy is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France. Summary of its location, landscape, historical background, economy, local life and visitor notes.

Ustaritz — commune in the French Basque Country Ustaritz Ustaritz is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, located in the historic Basque province of Labourd along the Nive river, with local cultural an…

Uster (Switzerland) Uster Uster is a municipality and district capital in the canton of Zürich, near Greifensee. It is a regional centre with historic sites, local industry, and recognized efforts in townsc…

Ústí nad Labem — city on the Elbe in northwestern Czech Republic Ústí nad Labem Ústí nad Labem is an industrial and cultural regional center in northwestern Czech Republic, located where the Bílina joins the Elbe. Known for its river port, surrounding uplands…

Utelle — Perched commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Utelle Utelle is a small perched commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southern France, noted for its medieval village core, mountain setting and rural…

Uthal Tehsil Uthal Tehsil is an administrative subdivision centered on the town of Uthal in Lasbela District, Balochistan, Pakistan. It serves as a local administrative and commercial hub for t…

Utica, Kansas Small city in Ness County, western Kansas. Population 158 at the 2010 census; a rural Great Plains community with an agriculture-based local economy and small-town institutions.

Utica, New York — City in the Mohawk Valley Utica, New York Utica is a city in the Mohawk Valley and the county seat of Oneida County, New York. It lies on the Mohawk River near the Adirondacks and is known for its industrial history, cultu…

Utrecht (city) — Dutch provincial capital and historic university city Utrecht (city) Utrecht is the central Dutch city that serves as the provincial capital, a major transport hub and home to the Netherlands' largest university and a well-preserved medieval centre.

Utsjoki: Finland’s northernmost Sámi-majority municipality Utsjoki Utsjoki is a remote municipality in Finnish Lapland, notable as Finland’s only municipality with a Sámi-speaking majority. It borders Norway and includes Nuorgam, the northernmost…

Utsunomiya, Tochigi — city overview, history and culture Utsunomiya Utsunomiya is the capital of Tochigi Prefecture on Honshu, Japan. A regional administrative and transport hub, it is known for gyoza, a castle site, notable shrines, and links to T…

Uttigen: municipality in the district of Thun, canton of Bern, Switzerland Uttigen Uttigen is a German-speaking Swiss municipality in the administrative district of Thun, canton Bern. It is primarily residential and agricultural and expanded in 2014 when Kienersr…

Uttwil, Thurgau: lakeside municipality in northeastern Switzerland Uttwil Uttwil is a small lakeside municipality in the Arbon district of the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland. Known for its scenic shore on Lake Constance, local agriculture and regional tr…

Uurainen — municipality in Central Finland Uurainen Uurainen is a small, predominantly Finnish-speaking municipality in Central Finland known for its lakes, forests and rural character; nearby towns include Jyväskylä, Laukaa and Pet…

Uvalde, Texas — city profile and history Uvalde, Texas Uvalde is a small city in southwest Texas, county seat of Uvalde County. Founded in 1853, it is known for its ranching heritage, Hill Country surroundings, and a 2022 school shooti…

Uwajima, Ehime — coastal city on Shikoku Uwajima, Ehime Uwajima is a coastal city in Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku, Japan, known for its historic castle, traditional bullfighting (tōgyū), fishing and aquaculture, and a long history as a r…

Uxbridge — town in west London Uxbridge Uxbridge is a market town in west London, part of the London Borough of Hillingdon. It has around 53,000 residents, the UB8 postcode, rail and road links, a university campus, and…

Uzan (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) Uzan, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Uzan is a small rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, known for its agricultural landscape, local governance as a commune, and proximity to t…

Uzel — commune in Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France Uzel Uzel is a small rural commune in Brittany's Côtes-d'Armor department of western France, known for its parish core, agricultural landscape and local Breton cultural traditions.

Uzès: historic market town and duchy in southern France Uzès Uzès is a small historic town in the Gard department of southern France, known for its medieval centre, weekly markets, the Duchy seat, and proximity to Roman and natural heritage.

Uzeste (Gironde) — commune in southwestern France Uzeste Uzeste is a small rural commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, known for local heritage, agriculture and a long-running arts festival.

Uznach: Swiss municipality in See-Gaster, canton of St. Gallen Uznach Uznach is a town and municipality in the See-Gaster region of the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is a local transport hub with a mix of services, small industry and traditio…

Uzwil: Swiss municipality in Wil district, canton of St. Gallen Uzwil Overview of Uzwil, a municipality in the Wil district of St. Gallen, Switzerland, covering location, history, economy, transport links, and community life.

Vaala — municipality in northern Finland Vaala Vaala is a small Finnish municipality on the border between Kainuu and Northern Ostrobothnia, known for its forests, lakes and rural character. It changed regions from Kainuu to No…

Vaale — municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Vaale Vaale is a small rural municipality in the district of Steinburg, in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, known for its agricultural landscape and local community life.

Vaalermoor — municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Vaalermoor Vaalermoor is a small municipality in the Steinburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, notable for its moorland landscape, rural character, and local municipal governance.

Vaasa Vaasa is a coastal city in Ostrobothnia, Finland, known for its bilingual heritage, energy and technology cluster, port and higher education institutions. It was founded in the ear…

Vacallo, Ticino: overview of the Swiss municipality Vacallo Vacallo is a small Italian‑speaking municipality in the Mendrisio district, canton of Ticino, southern Switzerland, with a mainly residential character and a population of about 3,…

Vacaville, California — city overview and key facts Vacaville, California Vacaville is a city in Solano County, California, midway between the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. It features suburban neighborhoods, agricultural land, regional shopping…

Vacognes-Neuilly Vacognes-Neuilly is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of northwestern France, reflecting Normandy's agricultural landscape and local historical identity.

Vacquerie-le-Boucq — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Vacquerie-le-Boucq Vacquerie-le-Boucq is a small rural commune in Pas-de-Calais, formerly part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This article covers its location, character, history, administration, landmarks a…

Vacqueriette-Erquières: a rural commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Vacqueriette-Erquières Vacqueriette-Erquières is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France; this article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history and loc…

Vacqueyras — commune and wine region in Vaucluse, southern France Vacqueyras Vacqueyras is a small hilltop commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, known for its medieval village and red wines within the Southern Rhône tradition.

Vadencourt, Aisne — commune in northern France Vadencourt, Aisne Vadencourt is a small French commune in the Aisne department of the historic Picardie area (now Hauts-de-France). The article summarizes its location, administration, history, econ…

Vadodara (Baroda): city of culture, education and industry in Gujarat, India Vadodara Vadodara (formerly Baroda) is the second largest city in Gujarat, India, known for its royal palaces, cultural institutions, major university, and a mixed industrial and transport…

Vadstena — historic town in Östergötland, Sweden Vadstena Vadstena is a small historic town on Lake Vättern in Östergötland County, Sweden, known for its medieval abbey, 16th‑century castle, cultural festivals and pilgrimage history.

Vadstena Municipality Vadstena Municipality in Östergötland County, southern Sweden, centered on the historic town of Vadstena by Lake Vättern. Known for medieval heritage, cultural events, and rural la…

Vadu Moldovei Vadu Moldovei is a rural commune in Suceava County, northeastern Romania, named for a historic river crossing. It is part of the Bukovina region and exemplifies the area's traditio…