Municipalities

Zoteux (commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France) Zoteux Zoteux is a small rural commune in the Pas‑de‑Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, administrative status, landscape, history, and local featu…

Zottegem — city in East Flanders, Belgium Zottegem Zottegem is a Flemish city in East Flanders, known for its connection to the Count of Egmont, a Gallo‑Roman site at Velzeke, and its location on the rolling hills of the Flemish Ar…

Zouafques — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Zouafques Zouafques is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article summarizes its location, character, history, administration and practical information…

Zoutleeuw: historic market town in Flemish Brabant, Belgium Zoutleeuw Zoutleeuw is a small Belgian municipality in Flemish Brabant noted for its medieval center, belfry and church. It lies at 50°50′N, 5°06′E and had about 8,000 inhabitants in 2007.

Zuchwil — municipality in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland Zuchwil Zuchwil is a municipality in the Wasseramt district of the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. This article covers its geography, history, economy, transport and community life.

Zudausques — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Zudausques Zudausques is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, noted for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and location within the historical Nord…

Zufikon (Aargau) — municipality in the Bremgarten district Zufikon Zufikon is a German-speaking municipality in the Bremgarten district of the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It combines a village core, surrounding farmland and woodlands, local ser…

Zug (Switzerland) — town and capital of the canton of Zug Zug Zug is a historic lakeside town in central Switzerland, capital of the canton of Zug. Known for its medieval old town, low-tax economy and location on Lake Zug beneath the Zugerber…

Zuidplas — municipality in South Holland, Netherlands Zuidplas Zuidplas is a Dutch municipality in South Holland formed in 2010. It combines small towns and polders, is notable for its low-lying landscape and water management, and had about 42…

Zuienkerke — municipality in West Flanders, Belgium Zuienkerke Zuienkerke is a small rural municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders, known for its low-lying polder landscape, modest population and local churches. Coordinates: 51°1…

Zullwil — municipality in Thierstein, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland Zullwil Zullwil is a small Swiss municipality in the Thierstein district of the canton of Solothurn. Rural and hilly, it lies in the Jura region and has local agriculture, community facili…

Zulte: municipality in East Flanders, Belgium Zulte Zulte is a municipality in East Flanders, Belgium. This article outlines its location, population data, geography, history, local life and notable associations like the football cl…

Zumholz (former Swiss municipality) Zumholz Zumholz was a small former municipality in the Sense district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. In 2017 it merged with Oberschrot to become part of Plaffeien.

Zumikon: municipality in the Pfannenstiel region of Zürich, Switzerland Zumikon Zumikon is a suburban municipality in the district of Meilen, canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It lies on the Pfannenstiel ridge and is known as a residential community with green sp…

Zundert Zundert is a municipality in southern Netherlands, known as the birthplace of Vincent van Gogh and for its annual dahlia flower parade, with a history of local horticulture and com…

Zunzgen (municipality in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland) Zunzgen Zunzgen is a small German-speaking municipality in the Sissach district of the canton Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, known for rural character, local governance and links to nearby…

Zuoz — Engadin village in the Maloja district of Graubünden Zuoz Zuoz is a historic Engadin village in the Maloja district of Graubünden, Switzerland. Known for preserved Engadine architecture, Romansh culture and the Lyceum Alpinum boarding sch…

Zürich: Switzerland’s largest city and financial, cultural hub Zürich Overview of Zürich — geography, history, economy, culture and notable features of Switzerland’s largest city and capital of the Canton of Zürich.

Zurich, Kansas Small rural city in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. Population 99 at the 2010 census. A farming community with historical ties to settlement-era naming and typical small-town…

Zutendaal: municipality in Belgian Limburg Zutendaal Zutendaal is a municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg, known for pine forests, heathland and outdoor recreation. It lies near Genk and Maastricht and had about 6,956 inhab…

Zutkerque — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Zutkerque Zutkerque is a small rural commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, with Flemish cultural roots, agricultural landscape, and local community life near the Channe…

Zutphen: historic Hanseatic city on the IJssel in Gelderland Zutphen Zutphen is a historic Dutch city and municipality in Gelderland on the east bank of the IJssel. Known for its medieval core and Hanseatic past, it sits about 30 km northeast of Arn…

Zuzgen, municipality in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland Zuzgen Zuzgen is a small German‑speaking municipality in the Rheinfelden district of Aargau, Switzerland. It is a predominantly rural community with local services, historic roots and reg…

Zuzwil, Bern Zuzwil is a municipality in the Bern-Mittelland administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Overview of its location, governance, landscape, history, economy and di…

Zuzwil (St. Gallen) — municipality in the district of Wil Zuzwil, St. Gallen Zuzwil is a municipality in the district of Wil in the canton of St. Gallen, northeastern Switzerland. This article summarizes its setting, character, history, local government and…

Zwalm: municipality in East Flanders, Belgium Zwalm Zwalm is a rural municipality in the Flemish province of East Flanders, Belgium, centered on the Zwalm River valley and known for historic villages, small mills and outdoor recreat…

Zwartewaterland Zwartewaterland is a municipality in Overijssel, Netherlands, formed in 2001 from Genemuiden, Hasselt and Zwartsluis. It is noted for its waterways, wetlands, historic small towns…

Zweisimmen: Alpine gateway in the Simmental valley Zweisimmen Zweisimmen is a Swiss mountain municipality in the Simmental valley, part of Obersimmental‑Saanen district in the canton of Bern. It is known as a transport hub, tourist gateway an…

Zwevegem — municipality in West Flanders, Belgium Zwevegem Zwevegem is a municipality in West Flanders, Belgium. This article summarizes its location, population note, subdivisions, history, economy, transport links and local features, wit…

Zwickau: industrial and cultural city in Saxony, Germany Zwickau Zwickau is a city in the German state of Saxony with under 100,000 residents, known for its automotive heritage, Robert Schumann connection, mining history, and museums and univers…

Zwieselberg (municipality in Bern, Switzerland) Zwieselberg Zwieselberg is a small municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It is a rural community known for its views, agricultural landscape a…

Zwijndrecht, Belgium: town on the left bank of the Scheldt Zwijndrecht, Belgium Zwijndrecht is a municipality in the province of Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium. A riverside commuter town near Antwerp with historic roots, local industry and regional rail and…

Zwijndrecht, South Holland: town and municipality between Rotterdam and Dordrecht Zwijndrecht, Netherlands Zwijndrecht is a Dutch town and municipality in South Holland, located on the Oude Maas river between Rotterdam and Dordrecht. It is a residential and industrial commuter town with…

Zwingen — municipality in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland Zwingen Zwingen is a German-speaking municipality in the district of Laufen, canton Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. It combines local industry, commuter housing and rural surroundings with…

Zwingle, Iowa Zwingle is a small incorporated city in northeastern Iowa, United States, known for its rural setting and its name honoring Swiss Reformer Ulrich Zwingli. It has a tight-knit commu…

Zwischbergen — Swiss alpine municipality in Valais Zwischbergen Zwischbergen is a small, mountainous municipality in the district of Brig, canton of Valais, Switzerland, known for its high alpine terrain, the village of Gondo and cross‑border t…

Zwischenwasser Zwischenwasser is a municipality in the Feldkirch district of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It lies in western Austria and had about 3,257 residents on 1 January 2019.

Zwolle — capital city of Overijssel, Netherlands Zwolle, Netherlands Zwolle is a historic city in eastern Netherlands, seat of Overijssel province, located at the confluence of the IJssel and Vecht rivers; known for its medieval centre, museums, tra…