Municipalities

Weston, Florida — planned suburban city in Broward County Weston, Florida Weston is an affluent, master-planned suburban city in western Broward County, Florida, known for its parks, family-oriented neighborhoods, strong schools and proximity to the Miam…

Weston — McLean County, Illinois Weston, Illinois (McLean County) Weston is an unincorporated rural community in McLean County, Illinois, situated along U.S. Route 24. It is governed at the county level and is part of the agricultural landscape o…

Weston, Massachusetts Weston is an affluent, largely residential town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, known for extensive conservation land, historic roots, strong public schools and proximity to Bo…

Weston, Vermont Weston is a small, rural town in Windsor County, Vermont, noted for its well‑preserved village center, performing arts and specialty shops. Population was 566 at the 2010 census.

Westover, Alabama Westover is a small city in Shelby County, Alabama, United States, known as a residential community within the Birmingham metropolitan region with local government, schools, and co…

Westphalia, Iowa — small city in Shelby County with rural Midwestern character Westphalia, Iowa Westphalia is a small rural city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States. It retains a close-knit community, agricultural surroundings, local institutions and ties to German-American…

Westport, Connecticut Coastal town in southwestern Connecticut known for arts, coastal recreation, commuter links to New York City, historic downtown, and cultural institutions including parks, theaters…

Westport, Massachusetts: coastal town in Bristol County Westport, Massachusetts Westport is a coastal town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, known for its estuary, Horseneck Beach, agricultural land, historic villages and a mix of maritime and rural character.

Westrehem, Pas-de-Calais — a small rural commune in northern France Westrehem Westrehem is a small agricultural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, with Flemish-derived toponymy, local heritage and a role in the region's rural economy…

Westville, Illinois Westville is a small village in Georgetown Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, within the Danville metropolitan area. It occupies about 1.68 sq mi of primarily residential and ag…

Westville, Nova Scotia A concise overview of Westville, a small town in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, with its coal-mining heritage, community features, geography, and notable local institutions.

Westwood, Iowa Westwood is a small incorporated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This entry outlines its location, typical characteristics, historical context, local economy, transportation, and d…

Westwood, Jefferson County, Kentucky Westwood is a small incorporated city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, within the Louisville metropolitan area. It is primarily residential, retains a local municipal government, and…

Westwood, New Jersey Westwood is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, nicknamed the 'Hub of the Pascack Valley.' Incorporated in 1894, it has a compact downtown, local schools, commuter connections,…

Wethersfield (Essex village and civil parish) Wethersfield Wethersfield is a village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England, with rural character, historic origins and a nearby former RAF station that shaped the local…

Wethersfield, Connecticut Historic town on the Connecticut River in Hartford County, settled in the 1630s. Known for Old Wethersfield, colonial architecture, early agriculture and a long municipal history.

Wetter (Ruhr) Town in the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. About 27,800 residents; riverside location with an industrial past, now part of the Ennepe‑Ruhr district and regional tr…

Wetteren — municipality in East Flanders, Belgium Wetteren Wetteren is a Belgian municipality in East Flanders near Ghent. It had 23,304 inhabitants in 2007 and lies at 51°00′N, 03°53′E. Overview, geography, history, economy and notable fe…

Wettingen: Swiss municipality in Baden, Canton Aargau Wettingen Wettingen is a municipality near Baden in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. Known for its historic Cistercian abbey, riverside setting on the Limmat and good transport connections…

Wettolsheim — Alsatian commune in Haut-Rhin, France Wettolsheim Wettolsheim is a commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, eastern France, known for vineyards, Alsatian architecture and access to Vosges foothills; part of the Alsace wine region and regi…

Wettswil am Albis Wettswil am Albis is a Swiss municipality in the Affoltern district of the canton of Zurich, known for its suburban-residential character, proximity to the Albis hills and accessib…

Wetumka, Oklahoma Wetumka is a small city in Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its location, origins, economy, community life, and notable local characteristics.

Wetumpka, Alabama Wetumpka is the county seat of Elmore County, Alabama, part of the Montgomery metropolitan River Region; known for its historic downtown, riverside setting and the nearby Wetumpka…

Wetzikon (Canton of Zürich, Switzerland) Wetzikon Wetzikon is a municipality in the district of Hinwil, canton of Zürich, near Lake Pfäffikon in the Zürcher Oberland. This article outlines its geography, history, transport links a…

Wetzlar: Historic Lahn city in Hesse with Leica and Goethe connections Wetzlar Wetzlar is a medium-sized city in Hesse, Germany, on the Lahn River. It is noted for a well-preserved old town, ties to Goethe's Werther, and a long tradition of optics and camera…

Wevelgem, West Flanders, Belgium Wevelgem Wevelgem is a Flemish municipality in West Flanders known for its airport, location on the Leie (Lys) river and as the traditional finish for the Gent–Wevelgem cycling race.

Wewahitchka, Florida Wewahitchka is a small city in Gulf County in Florida’s Panhandle. It serves as a local center for surrounding rural communities and is known for its natural setting, local culture…

Wewelsfleth: municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Wewelsfleth Wewelsfleth is a small municipality in the Steinburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. It is a rural community shaped by the Elbe marsh landscape, local agriculture…

Wewoka, Oklahoma County seat of Seminole County and capital of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Wewoka is a small city with a history tied to Native American government and the early 20th‑century o…

Wexford — county town and port in southeast Ireland Wexford Wexford is the county town of County Wexford in southeast Ireland, known for its maritime port near Rosslare, Viking and Norman heritage, role in the 1798 Rebellion, and annual cul…

Weyer — municipality in Rhein-Lahn, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany Weyer, Germany Weyer is a small municipality in the Rhein-Lahn district of Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany. Overview of its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and local l…

Weymouth, Massachusetts Historic South Shore community in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, settled in 1622. A coastal suburban city with colonial roots, neighborhood identities, redevelopment of former nava…

Wezembeek-Oppem Wezembeek-Oppem is a municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium, near Brussels. It is officially Dutch-speaking with language facilities for French speakers and had about 13,496 inha…

Wharton, Texas — county seat of Wharton County Wharton, Texas Wharton, Texas is the county seat of Wharton County, about 60 miles southwest of Houston. A small city with historic roots, a mixed agricultural and service economy, and a compact…

Whatfield (village in Suffolk, England) Whatfield Whatfield is a small village and civil parish in Babergh district, Suffolk, England, noted for its rural character; population recorded as 318 in the 2001 census.

Wheatcroft, Kentucky — small city profile Wheatcroft, Kentucky Overview and background of Wheatcroft, a small city in Kentucky, United States, covering geography, history, community life, economy, and notable features in a concise reference fo…

Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire Wheathampstead Wheathampstead is a village and civil parish north of St Albans on the River Lea in Hertfordshire, known for riverside walks, historic sites, conservation areas and an active local…

Wheatland, California: small city in Yuba County Wheatland, California Wheatland is a small agricultural city in Yuba County, California, in the Sacramento Valley. It is known for its rural character, farming heritage and a notable early-20th-century…

Wheatland, Iowa Wheatland is a small city in Clinton County, eastern Iowa. A rural community with agricultural roots, local institutions, and connections to nearby towns and county services.

Wheatland, Missouri Wheatland is a small city in Hickory County, Missouri, United States, with a population of 371 at the 2010 census; a rural community with agricultural roots and local services.

Wheatland, Wyoming Wheatland is the county seat of Platte County, Wyoming. With about 3,548 residents, it functions as a small agricultural and civic center with links to ranching, local history, and…

Wheaton, Illinois Wheaton is the county seat of DuPage County and a western suburb of Chicago, known for Wheaton College, Cantigny Park, a historic downtown, parks, and commuter rail connections.

Wheaton, Kansas Wheaton is a very small rural city in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, United States. Population was 95 at the 2010 census. This article covers its location, character, history, econom…

Wheeler, Texas — County Seat on the Eastern Edge of the Texas Panhandle Wheeler, Texas Wheeler is a small city and the county seat of Wheeler County in the eastern Texas Panhandle. It had 1,592 residents at the 2010 census and serves as a local hub for rural services…

Wheeling, West Virginia Wheeling is a historic Ohio River city in northern West Virginia, principal city of its metro area and county seat of Ohio County, known for 19th-century industry, major bridges, a…

Wheelwright, Kentucky A small city in Floyd County, Kentucky, Wheelwright is a coal‑region community in the Appalachian foothills; this article summarizes its setting, history, economy, and local charac…

Whistler, British Columbia — mountain resort village and year-round destination Whistler, British Columbia Whistler is a mountain resort village in British Columbia known for Whistler‑Blackcomb, year‑round outdoor recreation, and as the mountain host for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympi…

Whitchurch, Shropshire Market town in north Shropshire close to the Welsh border, with Roman origins, a historic market tradition, local museum exhibits and rail links on the Welsh Marches Line.