Municipalities

Webster City, Iowa: Overview, history, and local features Webster City, Iowa Webster City is a small city in central Iowa, originally called Newcastle. It serves as a regional center with historical buildings, local industry, schools, parks and community ev…

Webster, Florida — small city in Sumter County Webster, Florida Webster is a small city in Sumter County, central Florida. Historically agricultural, it retains a rural character while being affected by regional growth and nearby developments.

Webster, Iowa — overview of a small Iowa city Webster, Iowa Webster is a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its location, typical characteristics, history, local services, economy and distinctions for readers seek…

Webster, Texas: Overview and Local Profile Webster, Texas Webster is a small city in Harris County, Texas, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. It developed largely as a suburban and commercial center for the Clear Lak…

Wechingen — municipality in Donau-Ries, Bavaria, Germany Wechingen Wechingen is a small municipality in the Donau-Ries district of Bavaria, Germany. This article describes its location, landscape, history, local life, economy and visitor interests…

Weckolsheim: commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Weckolsheim Weckolsheim is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of northeastern France, in historic Alsace on the Rhine plain. This article summarizes its location, geography, history,…

Wedowee, Alabama — small county seat on Lake Wedowee Wedowee, Alabama Wedowee is a small town in eastern Alabama, the county seat of Randolph County, known for its lakeside recreation on Lake Wedowee and a close-knit rural community.

Weehawken, New Jersey Weehawken is a small township in northern Hudson County, New Jersey, known for its Palisades cliffs, views of Manhattan, historical dueling grounds and a waterfront ferry terminal.

Weeki Wachee, Florida — springs, mermaids, and community Weeki Wachee, Florida A small community in Hernando County, Florida, famous for Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, its historic live mermaid performances, spring-fed river, wildlife viewing and year-round…

Weesen: Swiss lakeside municipality in the canton of St. Gallen Weesen Weesen is a Swiss municipality on the western shore of Lake Walen (Walensee) in See‑Gaster, canton of St. Gallen. Known for its lakefront, hiking, Linth channel engineering and sma…

Wegberg: town in western North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Wegberg Wegberg is a municipality in western Germany's Heinsberg district, near the Dutch border. It comprises 40 subdivisions and combines rural landscapes, local industry, historical vil…

Wegenstetten: A rural municipality in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland Wegenstetten Overview of Wegenstetten, a small municipality in Rheinfelden district, canton Aargau, Switzerland, covering geography, history, local life, economy, transport and points of intere…

Weggis — lakeside municipality on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland Weggis Weggis is a Swiss lakeside municipality in the canton of Lucerne, on the northern shore of Lake Lucerne. Known for mild climate, views of Mount Rigi, tourism, vineyards and lakesid…

Wehingen — municipality in Tuttlingen district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Wehingen Wehingen is a small municipality in the Tuttlingen district of Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany. The article describes its location, landscape, history, local government, ec…

Weiach Weiach is a municipality in the district of Dielsdorf in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. A small community with rural roots, it forms part of the region’s local government, econ…

Weiden in der Oberpfalz: Overview of the Bavarian Upper Palatinate City Weiden in der Oberpfalz Weiden in der Oberpfalz (Weiden i.d.OPf.) is an independent city in Bavaria’s Upper Palatinate, known for its historic centre, regional economy, cultural life and location near the…

Weil der Stadt — historic town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany Weil der Stadt Weil der Stadt is a small historic town near Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known as the birthplace of astronomer Johannes Kepler and for its preserved medieval centre.

Weilburg (Hesse, Germany) Weilburg Weilburg is a historic town on the Lahn River in western Hesse, Germany, known for its baroque castle, medieval old town and riverside setting in the Limburg-Weilburg district.

Weiler-Simmerberg Weiler-Simmerberg is a market town in the Lindau district of Bavaria, Germany, in the Allgäu region. It is a local centre for agriculture, outdoor recreation and cross‑border conne…

Weiler, Vorarlberg — municipality in the Feldkirch district of Austria Weiler, Austria Weiler is a small municipality in the Feldkirch district of the state of Vorarlberg, western Austria. The article outlines its location, geography, history, local economy, and civi…

Weilheim an der Teck — market town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany Weilheim an der Teck Weilheim an der Teck is a small Swabian market town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known for its proximity to the Teck ridge and castle, local traditions, light industry, agricultu…

Weilheim in Oberbayern — town and district seat in Upper Bavaria Weilheim in Oberbayern Weilheim in Oberbayern is a historic market town in southern Germany, serving as the administrative centre of the Weilheim‑Schongau district in Upper Bavaria with regional transpor…

Weimar — German city of culture, history, and modern learning Weimar Weimar, in Thuringia, central Germany, is noted for its literary heritage (Goethe, Schiller), its role in 20th‑century politics and design, and institutions such as the Bauhaus‑Uni…

Weimar (Lahn) — small town in Hesse, Germany Weimar (Lahn) Weimar (Lahn) is a small municipality in the Lahn valley of Hesse, Germany, with about 7,600 residents. It lies close to Marburg and combines rural landscape with small-town servic…

Weimar, Texas — a small city with German heritage Weimar, Texas Small city in Colorado County, Texas, founded by German settlers; rural economy, local culture, and historic landmarks and community life.

Weinfelden, Thurgau (Switzerland) Weinfelden Weinfelden is the administrative centre of the Weinfelden district in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, known for its central location, local government functions and regional se…

Weiningen (Zürich) — Municipality in the District of Dietikon, Switzerland Weiningen Weiningen is a Swiss municipality in the Dietikon district of the canton of Zürich. This article summarizes its setting, local features, history, economy, transport links, and nota…

Weippe, Idaho — small city on the Weippe Prairie Weippe, Idaho Weippe is a small city in north-central Idaho known for its prairie setting and historical connection to the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Nez Perce people.

Weirton, West Virginia: Industrial city in the Northern Panhandle Weirton, West Virginia Weirton is a city in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, spanning Brooke and Hancock counties. Historically centered on steelmaking along the Ohio River, it is part of a tri-state…

Weiser, Idaho Weiser is a small city in western Idaho on the Snake River. It is the county seat of Washington County, known for agriculture, outdoor recreation and an annual old-time fiddlers' f…

Weißensberg (municipality in Bavaria) Weißensberg Weißensberg is a small municipality in the Lindau district of Bavaria, Germany, near Lake Constance and the Alpine foothills. It is a rural community with local agriculture, outdoo…

Weisslingen (Wislig) — municipality in Pfäffikon district, Canton of Zurich Weisslingen Weisslingen (locally Wislig) is a municipality in the Pfäffikon district of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Rural-suburban character, local services, agriculture, and links to Z…

Weißwasser (Běła Woda) — Town in Upper Lusatia, Saxony Weißwasser Weißwasser is a town in Upper Lusatia, Saxony, Germany, known for its glassmaking and lignite-mining heritage, local Sorbian culture, an active ice hockey tradition, and a distinct…

Weitnau — municipality in Oberallgäu, Bavaria Weitnau Weitnau is a rural municipality in the Oberallgäu district of Bavaria, Germany, located in the foothills of the Allgäu Alps. It combines agricultural traditions with tourism, local…

Weldon, Iowa: overview of a small Midwestern city Weldon, Iowa Concise encyclopedia entry about Weldon, a city in Iowa, covering its setting, typical characteristics, history patterns, economy, governance, and local institutions.

Weleetka, Oklahoma: overview, history, and community Weleetka, Oklahoma Weleetka is a small town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, located about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of the county seat Okemah. This article covers its setting, history, economy, and no…

Welkenraedt: Belgian municipality in Liège province Welkenraedt Welkenraedt is a Walloon municipality in the province of Liège, Belgium, near the German border. Overview, geography, history, transport, landmarks and local features.

Wellen, Limburg (Belgium) Wellen Wellen is a small Dutch-speaking municipality in the province of Limburg, Belgium. Rural in character, it lies at 50°50′N, 5°20′E and had about 6,998 inhabitants in 2007.

Wellesley, Massachusetts: suburban town, colleges, and community life Wellesley, Massachusetts Wellesley is an affluent residential town west of Boston known for historic neighborhoods, strong public schools, commuter access, and higher-education institutions such as Wellesl…

Wellfleet, Massachusetts: coastal town on the outer Cape Wellfleet, Massachusetts Wellfleet is a small outer-Cape town in Barnstable County known for its oysters, protected shoreline within the Cape Cod National Seashore, salt marshes, arts scene, and seasonal t…

Wellin — municipality in Belgian Luxembourg Wellin Wellin is a rural municipality in the Walloon province of Luxembourg, Belgium, known for its Ardennes landscape, small villages, and local heritage. Population around 3,000 (2,958…

Wellington: New Zealand’s capital city and cultural hub Wellington Overview of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand: location, geography, history, culture, economy, transport, and notable features including Māori name and film industry ties.

Wellington, Florida Wellington is an incorporated village in Palm Beach County, Florida, known for suburban neighborhoods and an internationally recognized equestrian and polo community.

Wellington, Kansas Wellington is the county seat of Sumner County in south-central Kansas. A regional service center for surrounding farms, it has historic roots in rail and agriculture and a 2010 po…

Wellington, Kentucky Wellington, Kentucky — a small city in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Concise overview covering its location, character, history, community life, economy, and transport connections.

Wellington, Texas — county seat and rural community in the Panhandle Wellington, Texas Wellington is a small city in Collingsworth County, Texas, serving as the county seat. A rural service center in the northern Texas Panhandle, it had 2,189 residents at the 2010 ce…

Wellman, Iowa Wellman is a small city in eastern Iowa known for its agricultural setting, small‑town community life, and history tied to 19th‑century settlement and rail expansion.

Wells, Somerset — small cathedral city in southwest England Wells Wells is a small cathedral city in Somerset, England, noted for its medieval cathedral, Bishop's Palace, springs and compact historic centre; it is one of the United Kingdom's smal…