Municipalities

Zele: municipality in East Flanders, Belgium Zele Zele is a municipality in the province of East Flanders, Belgium. This article summarizes its location, population, history, economy, transport links and local character.

Zell am Ziller: market town in the Zillertal valley of Tyrol, Austria Zell am Ziller Zell am Ziller is a market town in Austria's Tyrol, located on the Ziller river in the Zillertal valley. It is known for Alpine tourism, winter sports, and traditional Tyrolean cul…

Zell, Lucerne — municipality in Willisau District, Switzerland Zell, Lucerne Zell is a rural municipality in the Willisau district of the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. This article outlines its geography, history, economy, local government and cultural fe…

Zell, Zürich Zell is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland, located in the upper Töss Valley. Rural character, local services, and links to Winterthu…

Zella-Mehlis — Town in the Thuringian Forest, Germany Zella-Mehlis Zella-Mehlis is a small town in Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, Thuringia, Germany, located in the Thuringian Forest near Suhl and Meiningen with a history of precision industry a…

Zelzate — municipality in East Flanders, Belgium Zelzate Zelzate is a Flemish municipality in East Flanders, Belgium, known for its riverside location, industrial port on the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal and a community of roughly 12,000 inhabi…

Zemst (municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium) Zemst Zemst is a municipality in Flemish Brabant, Belgium. It comprises several villages, lies near Brussels, and had 21,553 inhabitants in 2007. Coordinates: 50°59′N, 4°27′E.

Zenda, Kansas Zenda is a small city in Kingman County, Kansas, United States. It had 90 residents at the 2010 census and functions as a rural service community for surrounding farmland.

Zeneggen — mountain municipality in Valais, Switzerland Zeneggen Zeneggen is a small German-speaking mountain municipality in the district of Visp, canton of Valais, Switzerland, noted for alpine scenery, traditional architecture and outdoor rec…

Zephyrhills, Florida — city profile and local overview Zephyrhills, Florida Zephyrhills is a city in Pasco County, Florida, known for its bottled water brand, general aviation airport and skydiving activity, a small-city community northeast of Tampa in the…

Zerfaliu — small comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia Zerfaliu Zerfaliu (Sardinian: Tzorfolìu) is a small comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy. Population 1,092 (2016); area 15.56 km²; elevation 15 m. Rural economy with agricult…

Zermatt: Alpine village and resort beneath the Matterhorn Zermatt Zermatt is a car-free mountain village in Valais, Switzerland, renowned for skiing, mountaineering and views of the Matterhorn; a year-round tourist base with strong alpine traditi…

Zernez — gateway to the Swiss National Park in Graubünden Zernez Zernez is a municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland. A transport and service hub in the Engadine, it is the main visitor centre for the Swiss National Park and expanded in 2015 whe…

Zetel (Lower Saxony, Germany) Zetel Zetel is a municipality in the Friesland district of Lower Saxony, Germany. It lies near Wilhelmshaven and Varel and is known for its rural landscape, local industry, community lif…

Zetzwil — Municipality in Kulm District, Canton Aargau, Switzerland Zetzwil Zetzwil is a small German‑speaking municipality in the district of Kulm, canton of Aargau, Switzerland, known for its rural setting, local community life and regional links within…

Zeulenroda-Triebes — town in Thuringia, Germany Zeulenroda-Triebes Zeulenroda-Triebes is a town in the Greiz district of Thuringia, Germany, with about 18,000 residents. It is known for its striking town hall and nearby recreational lake amid rura…

Zevenaar — municipality and city in Gelderland, Netherlands Zevenaar Zevenaar is a Dutch city and municipality in Gelderland, on the Rhine and IJssel rivers. Known for its historic center, cross‑border location next to Germany and a 2018 municipal m…

Zhanjiang — port city in Guangdong, China Zhanjiang Prefecture-level city at the southwestern tip of Guangdong province, China, noted for its deep-water port, maritime economy, Leizhou Peninsula setting opposite Hainan, and a mix of…

Zhongli District (Taoyuan, Taiwan) Zhongli District Zhongli District is a populous, culturally significant district in Taoyuan, Taiwan, known for its Hakka heritage, industrial suburbs, transport links, and the 1977 Jungli Incident…

Zhongzheng District, Taipei — government, culture and transport hub Zhongzheng District Central district of Taipei City that hosts Taiwan's main government offices, cultural sites and a major transport hub. Named for Chiang Kai-shek, it blends political, historical an…

Zhuhai: coastal city in Guangdong's Pearl River Delta Zhuhai Zhuhai is a coastal prefecture-level city in Guangdong, China, noted for its island-dotted shoreline, early Special Economic Zone status, tourism, and its role in the Guangdong–Hon…

Zhumadian, Henan Zhumadian Prefecture-level city in southern Henan, China, known for its agricultural economy, historical name meaning and regional transport links. Population about 7.2 million (2010 census)…

Zhytomyr — regional capital on the Teteriv River in northwestern Ukraine Zhytomyr Zhytomyr is a historic city in northwestern Ukraine, administrative center of Zhytomyr Oblast, a regional transport and cultural hub with roots in early Slavic settlement and notab…

Ziefen: Swiss municipality in the Liestal district of Basel-Landschaft Ziefen Ziefen is a German-speaking municipality in the Liestal district of the canton Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, known for its rural character, local heritage and links to the Basel m…

Zielebach — Municipality in the Emmental District, Canton of Bern Zielebach Zielebach is a small Swiss municipality in the Emmental district of the canton of Bern. This article summarizes its setting, local features, administrative role, economy and cultur…

Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf: municipality in Thurgau, Switzerland Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf Overview of Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf, a Swiss municipality in the district of Bischofszell, Thurgau: geography, local characteristics, history, economy and transport.

Zillis-Reischen: Alpine municipality in the canton of Graubünden Zillis-Reischen Zillis-Reischen is a small Swiss municipality in the Hinterrhein district of Graubünden, known for its medieval painted church ceiling, alpine landscape and local cultural blend.

Zillisheim, Haut-Rhin — commune in the Grand Est region of France Zillisheim Zillisheim is a commune in Haut-Rhin in eastern France, historically part of Alsace. This article outlines its location, geography, history, administration, economy, and cultural f…

Zilupe: a small town in eastern Latvia Zilupe Zilupe is a small town in eastern Latvia's Latgale region. It grew as a border settlement and railway hub, received town rights in 1931, and today is known for its multicultural he…

Zimmerbach — commune in Haut‑Rhin, Grand Est (France) Zimmerbach Zimmerbach is a small French commune in the Haut‑Rhin department, located in the historic Alsace area of northeastern France. This article summarizes its setting, administration, h…

Zimmersheim — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Zimmersheim Zimmersheim is a small French commune in the Haut-Rhin department (Grand Est). This article summarizes its location, character, history, population (1,066 in 2014), economy and loc…

Zimmerwald: Swiss village, historic socialist conference site and observatory Zimmerwald Zimmerwald is a village in the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for the 1915 Zimmerwald Conference and for hosting an observatory. It merged administratively into the municipalit…

Zingem — former municipality in East Flanders, Belgium Zingem Zingem was a small municipality in East Flanders, Belgium, merged with Kruishoutem in 2019 to form Kruisem. This article covers its location, history, population, and local feature…

Zittau — historic town in Saxony at the Germany–Poland–Czech border Zittau Zittau is a town in southeastern Saxony, Germany, known for its historic centre, cross-border location near Poland and the Czech Republic, cultural heritage and nearby Zittau Mount…

Zizers (municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland) Zizers Zizers is a municipality in the Landquart district of the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It is known for bilingual heritage, regional agriculture and light industry, and links…

Zlín — industrial city and modernist model town in the Czech Republic Zlín Zlín is a Czech city on the Dřevnice River known for its 20th‑century Bata company development, functionalist architecture and planned urbanism; it was called Gottwaldov from 1949–…

Znojmo — historic town in South Moravia, Czech Republic Znojmo Znojmo is a riverside town near the Austrian border in South Moravia, known for its medieval center, Znojmo Castle and rotunda frescoes, wine and pickled gherkins, and a network of…

Zoersel Zoersel is a Dutch-speaking municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp, located in the Campine (Kempen) region north of Antwerp; it combines several villages, wooded areas and…

Zoetermeer — city in South Holland, Netherlands Zoetermeer Zoetermeer is a suburban city and municipality in South Holland, Netherlands, that grew rapidly after World War II into a planned residential and service centre within the Randstad…

Zoeterwoude (municipality in South Holland, Netherlands) Zoeterwoude Zoeterwoude is a small municipality in South Holland, Netherlands, near Leiden. It blends agricultural land and industry, with local breweries, waterways, rural villages and commut…

Zofingen — historic town and district capital in Aargau, Switzerland Zofingen Zofingen is a Swiss town in the canton of Aargau and the capital of the Zofingen district, noted for a well-preserved medieval centre, regional transport links, local culture and m…

Zollikofen — municipality in the canton of Bern, Switzerland Zollikofen Zollikofen is a suburban municipality in the Bern-Mittelland district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, located close to the city of Bern and forming part of the regional metropo…

Zollikon — lakeside municipality near Zürich, Switzerland Zollikon Zollikon is an affluent lakeside municipality east of the city of Zürich in the canton of Zürich. It is part of the Meilen district and is known for residential neighbourhoods, lak…

Zomergem: former municipality in East Flanders, Belgium Zomergem Zomergem is a village and former municipality in East Flanders, Belgium, merged in 2019 into the new municipality of Lievegem. It retains a rural character and local heritage typic…

Zonguldak — Turkish Black Sea port and coal-mining city Zonguldak Zonguldak is a coastal city in northern Turkey's Black Sea region, historically Turkey's main coal-mining centre and a regional port. It combines industrial heritage, maritime conn…

Zonhoven (municipality in Limburg, Belgium) Zonhoven Zonhoven is a Dutch-speaking municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg. It had about 20,060 inhabitants in 2007 and lies at 50°59′N, 5°22′E. Known locally for outdoor recreat…

Zonnebeke: Belgian municipality, First World War landscape and memorial sites Zonnebeke Zonnebeke is a Dutch-speaking municipality in West Flanders, Belgium, known for its First World War battlefields (Passchendaele), cemeteries and memorials. Population recorded abou…

Zorgho Department, Ganzourgou Province, Burkina Faso Zorgho Department Overview of Zorgho Department: location in Ganzourgou Province, administrative role, population note, geography, economy, history and development challenges in central Burkina Faso…