Municipalities

Valsemé — Commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Valsemé Valsemé is a small commune in the Calvados department of Normandy in northwestern France. Overview, geography, administration, history, economy, and points of interest for a rural…

Valserhône — commune nouvelle in Ain, eastern France Valserhône Valserhône is a commune nouvelle in the Ain department, created 1 January 2019 by merging Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Châtillon-en-Michaille and Lancrans; located in the Rhône valley…

Valsot: Alpine municipality in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland Valsot Valsot is a mountainous municipality in eastern Switzerland formed in 2013 by merging Ramosch and Tschlin. It lies in the Inn valley of Graubünden and is known for its border locat…

Valtimo: Former Municipality in North Karelia, Finland Valtimo Valtimo was a sparsely populated municipality in North Karelia, Finland, merged into the town of Nurmes in 2020. Overview, geography, population, economy, history and notable facts…

Valvignères Valvignères is a small commune in the Ardèche department of southern France, known for its rural landscape, vineyards and historical traces from ancient to medieval times.

Valzeina — former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland Valzeina Valzeina was a small alpine municipality in the Prättigau/Davos region of Graubünden, Switzerland, merged with Fanas into Grüsch on 1 January 2011.

Vama (Suceava County, Romania) Vama, Suceava Vama is a rural commune in Suceava County in the historical region of Bukovina, northern Romania. The article summarizes its geography, history, local life, economy, administration…

Van Buren, Arkansas: county seat and historic river city Van Buren, Arkansas Van Buren is a city in Crawford County, Arkansas, serving as the county seat. It sits on the Arkansas River near Fort Smith and is known for its historic downtown, riverfront, and…

Van Horne, Iowa Van Horne is a small city in eastern Iowa. It developed with 19th-century railroads and today functions as a rural residential and agricultural community with local services and ti…

Van Meter, Iowa Van Meter is a small city in Dallas County, Iowa, on the Raccoon River. It had 1,016 residents in 2010 and an estimated 1,133 in 2014; it is part of the Des Moines metropolitan are…

Van Wert, Iowa Van Wert, Iowa is a small city in Decatur County, United States, with a 2010 population of 230. This article covers its location, characteristics, history, economy, and geography.

Van Wert, Ohio Van Wert is a small city in northwestern Ohio and the county seat of Van Wert County, located between Toledo and Fort Wayne. It is a regional center for government, commerce and su…

Van, Turkey Van is a city in eastern Turkey on the eastern shore of Lake Van. It is the provincial capital and a regional center with ancient roots, notable cultural sites, and a largely Kurdi…

Vanadzor Vanadzor is the third-largest city in Armenia and the administrative center of Lori Province. It combines an industrial past, regional cultural institutions, and a landscape of sur…

Vancé (Sarthe) — commune in Pays de la Loire, France Vancé Vancé is a small commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, economy, and local sights.

Vanceburg, Kentucky Vanceburg is a small Ohio River city and the county seat of Lewis County in northeastern Kentucky, known for its riverfront setting, local government role, and rural Appalachian su…

Vancouver, British Columbia Vancouver Vancouver is a major coastal city and seaport in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, known for its natural setting, cultural diversity, film industry and role as a regional econ…

Vancouver, Washington A Pacific Northwest city on the north bank of the Columbia River, adjacent to Portland, Oregon. Known for Fort Vancouver, riverfront parks, and its role within the Portland–Vancouv…

Vandalia, Illinois Vandalia, seat of Fayette County, is a small Illinois city on the Kaskaskia River. It served as the state capital (1819–1839) and remains notable for the Vandalia State House and i…

Vandans — Alpine market municipality in Vorarlberg, Austria Vandans Vandans is a market municipality in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, western Austria. It is known for alpine scenery, outdoor recreation, local traditions and year‑round visitor…

Vandeins — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Vandeins Vandeins is a small French commune in the Ain department, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, landsc…

Vandœuvres — Municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland Vandœuvres Vandœuvres is a small French-speaking municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, known for its residential character, green spaces, local governance and proximity to the ci…

Vänersborg — Swedish town at the southern tip of Lake Vänern Vänersborg Vänersborg is a regional administrative and cultural centre in Västra Götaland, Sweden, located at the southern end of Lake Vänern and serving as the seat of Vänersborg Municipalit…

Vänersborg Municipality — overview, geography, history and local life Vänersborg Municipality Vänersborg Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, located by Lake Vänern. Covers geography, administration, history, economy, culture and recreation, with travel and local…

Vännäs — locality and municipal seat in Västerbotten County, Sweden Vännäs Vännäs is an urban locality in northern Sweden, serving as the administrative centre of Vännäs Municipality in Västerbotten County, with local services, transport links and a surro…

Vännäs Municipality Vännäs Municipality in Västerbotten County, northern Sweden: overview, geography, administration, economy, transport and cultural highlights.

Vannes — port city and prefecture in Brittany, France Vannes Vannes is an historic port city in northwestern France, the prefecture of Morbihan in Brittany, known for medieval ramparts, a cathedral, a sheltered harbour on the Gulf of Morbiha…

Vanosc: a commune in Ardèche, France Vanosc Vanosc is a rural commune in the Ardèche department of southern France. It is known for its hilly landscape, traditional architecture, outdoor recreation and local agricultural her…

Vansbro: town, river junction and cultural hub in Dalarna, Sweden Vansbro Vansbro is a small Swedish town in Dalarna County that serves as the seat of Vansbro Municipality. It is known for river landscapes, outdoor recreation and the annual Vansbrosimnin…

Vansbro Municipality Vansbro Municipality (Vansbro kommun) in Dalarna County, central Sweden. A largely forested rural area with rivers, outdoor recreation and the annual Vansbrosimningen open‑water sw…

Vantaa — City overview, districts, airport and history Vantaa Vantaa is Finland's fourth largest city, part of Greater Helsinki. This article outlines its geography, main districts, history, transport hub Helsinki–Vantaa airport, demographics…

Vara — town and municipal seat in Västra Götaland, Sweden Vara Vara is a small urban locality in western Sweden, the administrative centre of Vara Municipality in Västra Götaland County, serving as a local hub for services, culture and surroun…

Vara Municipality (Vara kommun) Vara Municipality Vara Municipality (Vara kommun) is a local government area in Västra Götaland County, western Sweden, centered on the town of Vara and encompassing rural communities, agriculture,…

Varambon — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Varambon Varambon is a small French commune in the Ain department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Rural in character, it combines local heritage, agricultural landscapes and links to n…

Varamin County, Tehran Province, Iran Varamin County Varamin County is an administrative region southeast of Tehran known for its agricultural plain, medieval monuments such as the Jameh Mosque, local crafts, and a mix of rural and s…

Varaville — commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Varaville Varaville is a small coastal commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwest France. It is known for its coastal plain, estuary landscapes, agricultural tradition and pro…

Varberg Municipality (Varbergs kommun) Varberg Municipality Coastal municipality in Halland County, Sweden, centered on the town of Varberg; known for beaches, Varberg Fortress, birdlife at Getterön and outdoor recreation along the Kattegat…

Vareilles, Yonne — former commune in central France Vareilles, Yonne Vareilles is a former commune in the Yonne department of central France, merged into Les Vallées-de-la-Vanne on 1 January 2016. It survives as a named locality with rural character…

Varen, Valais — Municipality in the Leuk District of Switzerland Varen, Switzerland Varen is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Leuk, canton of Valais. Known for hillside vineyards, alpine scenery and local dialects, it is also the birthplace of Olympic…

Varennes-sur-Allier: a commune in central France Varennes-sur-Allier Varennes-sur-Allier is a commune in the Allier department of central France. This article outlines its location, landscape, administration, history, economy and local culture.

Varennes-sur-Tèche — commune in Allier, central France Varennes-sur-Tèche Overview of Varennes-sur-Tèche, a small commune in the Allier department of central France: location, administration, landscape, history, economy and visiting notes.

Varese (city in Lombardy, Italy) Varese Varese is a city in northern Italy, capital of its province in Lombardy, noted for its lakes, gardens, historic villas, the Sacro Monte pilgrimage, and proximity to the Prealps.

Vårgårda — town in Västra Götaland County, Sweden Vårgårda Vårgårda is a small Swedish town in Västra Götaland County and the administrative centre of Vårgårda Municipality. It serves as a local service hub with industry, schools, and outd…

Vårgårda Municipality Vårgårda Municipality (Vårgårda kommun) is a local government area in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, known for rural landscapes, local industry and community services centered on…

Variscourt: a commune in Aisne, northern France Variscourt Variscourt is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article outlines its administration, landscape, history, economy and n…

Varkaus — town in Northern Savonia, Finland Varkaus Varkaus is a small industrial town in Northern Savonia, Finland, known for its forest-industry heritage, waterways, and neighbouring municipalities including Heinävesi and Savonlin…

Värmdö Municipality (Värmdö kommun) Värmdö Municipality Coastal municipality east of Stockholm on the Stockholm archipelago. Seat in Gustavsberg. Known for islands, boating, porcelain heritage, nature reserves, seasonal tourism and comm…

Värnamo (town in Jönköping County, Sweden) Värnamo Värnamo is the administrative centre of Värnamo Municipality in Jönköping County, Sweden, noted for its riverside setting, regional services, light industry, cultural life and acce…