Municipalities

Vernier — municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland Vernier Vernier is a suburban municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, comprising several villages including Le Lignon and Cointrin. It is residential, partly industrial, and adj…

Vernon, Alabama Vernon is a small city in western Alabama that serves as the county seat of Lamar County. It had a population of 2,143 at the 2000 census and functions as a local government and co…

Vernon, British Columbia Vernon is a city in the North Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada, known for lakeside recreation, orchard agriculture, a four-season tourism economy and cultural institutio…

Vernon, California Vernon is a tiny, predominantly industrial incorporated city in Los Angeles County, five miles south of downtown Los Angeles, known for its warehouses, meatpacking plants and very…

Vernon, Connecticut Vernon is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, with a historic mill village core, parks, and suburban neighborhoods. Population was 29,179 at the 2010 census.

Vernon, Florida Vernon is a small city in the Florida Panhandle. This article summarizes its location, character, climate, history, community life, and local services.

Vernon, Indiana Vernon is a small town in southeastern Indiana that serves as the county seat of Jennings County. It is noted for its historic courthouse, preserved buildings, and role as a local…

Vernoux — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Vernoux Vernoux is a small French commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, known for its rural character, local heritage and links to the surrounding natural lands…

Vernoy (commune in Yonne, France) Vernoy Vernoy is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in north‑central France. Summary of its location, administration, landscape, history and community life…

Vernusse — a small commune in Allier, central France Vernusse Vernusse is a rural commune in the Allier department of central France. This article outlines its setting, administration, history, economy, local life, and points of interest.

Vero Beach, Florida Coastal city on Florida's Atlantic coast and county seat of Indian River County, known for beaches, the Indian River Lagoon, cultural venues, tourism and a subtropical environment.

Veroia (Veria): city in Central Macedonia, Greece Veroia Veroia (Veria) is a city in northern Greece, capital of Imathia in Central Macedonia, known for its ancient name Beroea, Byzantine monuments, proximity to Vergina and a mixed agric…

Vérossaz, municipality in Valais, Switzerland Vérossaz Vérossaz is a small Swiss municipality in the district of Saint-Maurice, canton of Valais. This article covers its location, landscape, governance, history, economy and local signi…

Verquières — small commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Verquières Verquières is a small rural commune in the Bouches‑du‑Rhône department of Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d'Azur in southern France, noted for its village character and local agricultural trad…

Verquigneul — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Verquigneul Verquigneul is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, formerly part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Overview of its status, administration, local features, history and poin…

Verquin — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Verquin Verquin is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, historically linked to the Nord-Pas-de-Calais coal basin and now part of the Hauts-de-France area. Overview, hist…

Versailles, Yvelines — city and palace near Paris Versailles, Yvelines Versailles is a city in Yvelines, Île-de-France, famed for the 17th‑century Palace of Versailles, its formal gardens and UNESCO site status; it served as a royal residence and the…

Versailleux — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Versailleux Versailleux is a small rural commune in the Ain department of eastern France, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is typical of French countryside communities with local adm…

Versainville — Commune in Calvados, Normandy Versainville Versainville is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, in northwestern France. This entry summarizes its setting, landscape, administration, heritage and loc…

Versam (former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland) Versam Versam was a small alpine municipality in the Surselva district of Graubünden, Switzerland. In 2013 it merged into Safiental; the area is noted for mountain scenery, rural culture…

Verscio — former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Verscio Verscio was a former municipality in the Locarno district of the canton of Ticino, southern Switzerland. In 2013 it merged with nearby communes to form the municipality of Terre di…

Versigny, Aisne — a rural commune in northern France Versigny, Aisne Versigny is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. The village is agricultural, with a local mairie, church, and ties to regiona…

Versoix — municipality on the north shore of Lake Geneva Versoix Versoix is a French-speaking municipality on the north shore of Lake Geneva in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland, known for its riverside setting, wetlands, commuter role and local…

Vertheuil — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Vertheuil Vertheuil is a small commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, known for its riverside setting, medieval religious heritage and vineyards in the Médoc area.

Verton — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Verton Verton is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, near the Channel coast. Overview of geography, administration, history an…

Verviers — city in Liège province, Wallonia, Belgium Verviers Verviers is a Walloon city in Liège province known for its 19th-century wool and textile industry, the Vesdre valley setting, and its role as seat of the Arrondissement of Verviers…

Vesancy: a commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Vesancy Vesancy is a small French commune in the Ain department, located in the Pays de Gex near the Swiss border. It is known for its rural setting, views toward the Alps and outdoor recr…

Vesanto — Municipality in Northern Savonia, Finland Vesanto Vesanto is a small rural municipality in Northern Savonia, Finland, known for agriculture, lakes and forests. Established in 1871, it lies among several neighbouring municipalities…

Vescours — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Vescours Vescours is a small commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. This article summarizes its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and pra…

Vesilahti, a municipality in Pirkanmaa, Finland Vesilahti Vesilahti is a small Finnish municipality in Pirkanmaa noted for rural landscapes, lakes and local services. Neighbouring towns include Akaa, Lempäälä, Nokia, Pirkkala, Sastamala a…

Vésines — Commune in the Ain department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Vésines Vésines is a small French commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This article summarizes its location, character, administration, local life, and practical informat…

Vesles-et-Caumont: a brief guide to the French commune Vesles-et-Caumont Vesles-et-Caumont is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. This article covers its identity, history, administration, landscape…

Veslud (Aisne) Veslud Veslud is a small commune in the Aisne department of northern France, noted for its Latin motto suggesting an ancient sacred wood and for a large German First World War cemetery.

Vesoul, prefecture of Haute-Saône in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Vesoul Vesoul is the administrative capital of Haute-Saône in eastern France, known for its historic centre, regional administration, cultural life and nearby Lac de Vesoul–Vaivre.

Vesseaux — commune in the Ardèche, southern France Vesseaux Vesseaux is a small rural commune in the Ardèche department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, noted for village character, local heritage, access to natural landscapes and typical regional…

Vestavia Hills, Alabama Vestavia Hills is a residential suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, spanning Jefferson and Shelby counties. Known for hilly terrain, active community life, parks, and well-regarded publ…

Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) Vestmannaeyjar Vestmannaeyjar is an Icelandic archipelago off the south coast whose main island Heimaey is inhabited. Known for its volcanic history, seabird colonies and the 1973 Eldfell eruptio…

Veszprém — historic city and county seat in Hungary Veszprém Veszprém is one of Hungary's oldest urban centers and the administrative seat of Veszprém county, located a short distance from Lake Balaton and noted for its medieval core, eccles…

Vetlanda — town and municipal seat in Småland, Sweden Vetlanda Vetlanda is a market town in Jönköping County, southern Sweden. It serves as the seat of Vetlanda Municipality and is known locally for industry, forestry, outdoor recreation and c…

Vetlanda Municipality (Vetlanda kommun) Vetlanda Municipality Municipality in Jönköping County, southern Sweden, centered on the town of Vetlanda. Covers forested Småland landscapes, local industry, public services and outdoor recreation.

Vétroz (municipality in Valais, Switzerland) Vétroz Vétroz is a French-speaking municipality in the district of Conthey, canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is noted for vineyards, orchards, local services and its position in the Rhôn…

Veuilly-la-Poterie Small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardy; noted for agricultural landscape and a toponym suggesting past pottery activity.

Veurne — historic municipality in West Flanders, Belgium Veurne Veurne is a small historic municipality in West Flanders, Belgium, noted for its preserved medieval centre, civic architecture and regional festivals. It lies near the North Sea an…

Vevay, Indiana: river town and county seat of Switzerland County Vevay, Indiana Vevay is a small Ohio River town in Indiana, serving as the county seat of Switzerland County. Founded by Swiss immigrants, it is known for its historic downtown, early viticulture…

Vex, Valais — Alpine municipality and district center Vex, Switzerland Vex is a small mountain municipality in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, serving as the administrative center of the district of Hérens; noted for alpine scenery, traditional cul…

Veyras, Valais — Municipality in the Sierre District of Switzerland Veyras, Switzerland Veyras is a small municipality in Sierre district, canton of Valais, Switzerland, known for vineyards, alpine access, and a French-speaking community near Sierre and Crans-Montana.

Veyrier — municipality in the Canton of Geneva Veyrier Veyrier is a French-speaking municipality in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, bordering France. It combines suburban neighbourhoods, hillside recreation near the Salève, and smal…

Veysonnaz — Swiss mountain municipality and resort in Valais Veysonnaz Veysonnaz is a French-speaking municipality above the Rhône valley in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, known for mountain tourism, winter sports and panoramic views over Sion and…