Municipalities

Wingles — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Wingles Wingles is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative status, history, economy, local features and how to fi…

Wingo, Kentucky Wingo is a small city in Graves County in western Kentucky, United States. This article outlines its setting, local character, history, economy, government, and notable community f…

Winikon — former municipality in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Winikon Winikon was a small municipality in the Sursee district of Lucerne canton. In 2009 it merged into Triengen. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy and administrati…

Winkel (Haut-Rhin) — commune in Grand Est, France Winkel, Haut-Rhin Winkel is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of France's Grand Est region. Rural in character, it reflects Alsatian history and culture; inhabitants are known as Winkelois…

Winkel, Switzerland: municipality in the district of Bülach, Canton of Zürich Winkel, Switzerland Winkel is a small municipality in the district of Bülach, canton of Zürich, northern Switzerland. This article summarizes its location, character, history, governance, economy and…

Winner, South Dakota Winner is a small city in southern South Dakota, county seat of Tripp County and a regional service center that also provides administrative services for nearby Todd County. Incorp…

Winnetka, Illinois — Affluent North Shore Village near Chicago Winnetka, Illinois Winnetka is an affluent village on Chicago’s North Shore in Cook County, Illinois, known for its historic homes, high-performing schools, lakefront parks, and close commuter links…

Winnett, Montana — small county seat of Petroleum County Winnett, Montana Winnett is a small town in the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Petroleum County. Known for its rural character, ranching and energy history, it had 182 residents at th…

Winnfield, Louisiana Winnfield is the parish seat and principal town of Winn Parish in north-central Louisiana, known as a regional center for government, community life, and the Long political legacy.

Winnipeg: Prairie Capital at the Forks Winnipeg Overview of Winnipeg, Manitoba: geography, rivers, climate, history, culture, institutions, sports teams and flood management in Canada's prairie heart.

Winnsboro, Louisiana Winnsboro is a small city in northeastern Louisiana, serving as the parish seat of Franklin Parish and a local center for government, commerce, and community life in a largely rura…

Winnsboro, South Carolina Winnsboro is the county seat of Fairfield County, South Carolina. A small historic town and a suburban community of Columbia, it is known for its courthouse square, preserved archi…

Winona, Minnesota — river city and regional university center Winona, Minnesota Winona is a city on the western bank of the Mississippi River in southeast Minnesota, known for its riverbluffs, Winona State University, cultural institutions, and river-driven hi…

Winona, Mississippi — county seat and small city in Montgomery County Winona, Mississippi Winona is a small city in Montgomery County, Mississippi, serving as the county seat. It had a population of 5,482 at the 2000 census and functions as a local center for government…

Winslow, Arkansas — small city in Washington County Winslow, Arkansas Winslow is a small city in Washington County in northwestern Arkansas, known for its rural character, proximity to the Ozark highlands, and local community life.

Winsted, Connecticut Winsted is the principal community of the town of Winchester in northwestern Connecticut. A historic mill village on the Mad River, it serves as a local center for commerce, cultur…

Winston-Salem, North Carolina Winston-Salem is a city in central North Carolina known for its Moravian heritage, tobacco-era industry, cultural institutions, and role in the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region.

Winter Garden, Florida: Overview, History, and Local Highlights Winter Garden, Florida Winter Garden is a city west of Orlando in Orange County, Florida. Known for a preserved downtown, historic theater, rail-trail access and a citrus heritage, it is part of the Orla…

Winter Haven, Florida — The Chain of Lakes City Winter Haven, Florida Overview of Winter Haven, Florida: geography, history, economy, attractions (including LEGOLAND and Cypress Gardens), recreation, and notable local features.

Winter Springs, Florida — suburban city in the Orlando area Winter Springs, Florida Winter Springs is a residential city in Seminole County, Florida, part of the Orlando metropolitan area. Known for parks, family neighborhoods, and local amenities, it blends subur…

Winterset, Iowa — county seat known for bridges and John Wayne Winterset, Iowa Winterset, the county seat of Madison County, Iowa, is a small city noted for its historic covered bridges, courthouse square, John Wayne birthplace, local festivals and role in ce…

Wintersingen — municipality in the Sissach district, Basel-Landschaft Wintersingen Wintersingen is a small Swiss municipality in the Sissach district of the canton Basel-Landschaft. This article summarizes its location, government, landscape, history and local li…

Winterthur, Switzerland Winterthur Winterthur is a city in the canton of Zurich known for its industrial history, cultural collections, museums and gardens; it is part of the Zurich metropolitan area and a regional…

Winthrop, Iowa Winthrop is a small city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. This article covers its location, history, community life, economy, local institutions, and notable features.

Winthrop, Massachusetts Winthrop is a small coastal town in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, situated on a peninsula near Boston Harbor. It is primarily residential, with waterfront parks, beaches, and a co…

Wintzenheim (Haut-Rhin) — commune in Alsace near Colmar Wintzenheim Wintzenheim is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, known for vineyards, proximity to Colmar and the Vosges, historical sites such as the Hohlandsbourg, and Als…

Winznau — municipality in Gösgen District, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland Winznau Winznau is a small German-speaking municipality in Gösgen District, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, with a mixed agricultural and residential character, local services and links…

Wiota, Iowa Wiota is a small incorporated city in Cass County, Iowa, United States, known for its rural setting, agricultural surroundings, and small-community character.

Wirwignes — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Wirwignes Wirwignes is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais. It is a rural locality with local governance, herit…

Wiscasset, Maine — historic coastal town and Lincoln County seat Wiscasset, Maine Wiscasset is a small coastal town in Lincoln County, Maine, known for its historic downtown, maritime heritage, and role as the county seat. Population was 3,732 at the 2010 census…

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin: City, Gorge, and Tourist Region Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin A concise overview of Wisconsin Dells — the city, the glacially carved river dells, and the surrounding tourism region known for waterparks, boat tours, and sandstone cliffs.

Wise, Virginia — county seat in southwestern Appalachia Wise, Virginia Wise is a small town in southwestern Virginia, the county seat of Wise County. Known for its college campus, Appalachian setting and coalfield history, it serves as a regional cent…

Wisen — municipality in the district of Gösgen, canton of Solothurn Wisen Wisen is a small Swiss municipality in the Gösgen district of the canton of Solothurn. Rural in character, it features forests, farmland, local services and connections to regional…

Wislikofen, Aargau (Switzerland) Wislikofen Wislikofen is a small rural municipality in the Zurzach district of Aargau, Switzerland, characterized by agriculture, local governance and links with the nearby Rhine corridor and…

Wismar, Germany: Baltic port city in Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania Wismar Wismar is a historic Hanseatic port on Germany’s Baltic coast in Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania, known for its brick‑Gothic townscape, maritime economy, university and UNESCO‑listed…

Wismes — a rural commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Wismes Wismes is a small commune in the Pas‑de‑Calais department of northern France. This article outlines its location, character, governance, history and points of local interest.

Wissant — coastal commune on the Opal Coast (Pas-de-Calais, France) Wissant Wissant is a small coastal commune on the Opal Coast in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, noted for its wide beaches, dune landscapes, wind and kite sports, and historical role as a…

Wissignicourt Wissignicourt is a small commune in northern France, located in the Aisne department and historically part of Picardie. This article summarizes its setting, administrative context,…

Withermarsh Green, Suffolk Withermarsh Green Withermarsh Green is a small village in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, notable for its parish church and rural East Anglian setting. It forms part of the county's histor…

Witt, Illinois — Overview, History, and Community Witt, Illinois Witt is a small city in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States. This article describes its location, development, local economy, community life, and notable characteristics.

Wittelsheim (Haut-Rhin) — overview, history and local features Wittelsheim Wittelsheim is a commune near Mulhouse in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, eastern France, known for its industrial and cultural heritage and its role within the Mulhouse urban area.

Witten, city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Witten Witten is a city in the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known for its industrial past, a private university, and riverside greenways. Population about 100,000.

Wittenbach (municipality in St. Gallen, Switzerland) Wittenbach Wittenbach is a municipality in the canton of St. Gallen, northeastern Switzerland. It serves as a residential and light-industrial community near the city of St. Gallen with local…

Wittenheim (Haut-Rhin) Wittenheim Wittenheim is a commune near Mulhouse in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, known for its industrial past, mining heritage, and contemporary role within the Mulhouse urban…

Witternesse Witternesse is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France, noted for its rural character, local administration, and ties to regional history.

Wittersdorf, Haut-Rhin (Alsace) Wittersdorf Wittersdorf is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, in the historic Alsace region near Mulhouse. It combines rural landscapes, Alsatian culture and cross-…

Witterswil Witterswil is a Swiss municipality in the Dorneck district of the canton of Solothurn. The article summarizes its location, administrative role, landscape, history, economy and loc…

Wittes — a commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Wittes Wittes is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its setting, typical features, history, administration, economy and cultural c…