Municipalities

Blignicourt (commune in Aube, France) Blignicourt Blignicourt is a small rural commune in the Aube département of north-central France, noted for its agricultural landscape, local heritage and typical communal administration.

Blingel — commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Blingel Blingel is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. This article outlines its setting, administrative role, likely characteristics, history and local lif…

Blitzingen (Valais, Switzerland) Blitzingen Blitzingen is a village and former municipality in the district of Goms, canton of Valais, Switzerland, now part of the merged municipality of Goms; known for alpine scenery, rusti…

Blockton, Iowa — small city in southern Taylor County Blockton, Iowa Blockton is a small city in southern Taylor County, Iowa, United States. This article summarizes its location, history, community character, economy and notable features.

Blodelsheim — commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Blodelsheim Blodelsheim is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, in the historic Alsace region. This article summarizes its setting, administration, history, economy, and lo…

Blomac, Aude — Small commune in Occitanie, France Blomac Blomac is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France. Population 227 (2017). Overview of location, geography, history, economy and local features.

Blomard: a rural commune in the Allier department of central France Blomard Blomard is a small rural commune in the Allier department in central France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy, local sights and transport lin…

Blomesche Wildnis — municipality in Steinburg, Schleswig-Holstein Blomesche Wildnis Rural municipality in the Steinburg district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Overview of geography, name origin, local government, economy, transport and cultural life.

Blonay — village in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland Blonay Blonay is a French-speaking village in the Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut area of Vaud, Switzerland. Known for its hillside setting, historic castle and the Blonay–Chamby heritage railway,…

Blönduós Blönduós is a small town in northwest Iceland on the mouth of the Blanda river, known for its striking church, agricultural services, light industry and position on Route 1.

Blons — Alpine municipality in Bludenz district, Vorarlberg, Austria Blons Blons is a small Alpine municipality in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria, known for its steep valley setting, traditional alpine culture, rural economy and the major ava…

Blonville-sur-Mer: coastal commune in Calvados, Normandy Blonville-sur-Mer Blonville-sur-Mer is a seaside commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, France, known for its sandy beaches, resort character on the Côte Fleurie, and proximity to Deauville…

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Bloomfield Hills is an affluent suburban city in Oakland County, Michigan, northwest of Detroit, noted for large residential estates, private schools and the Cranbrook educational…

Bloomfield, Connecticut Bloomfield is a suburban town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2010 census it had 20,486 residents; the town is known for residential neighborhoods, parks,…

Bloomfield, Indiana Bloomfield is a small town in Greene County, Indiana, United States. It functions as a local government and community hub with a historic downtown, schools, parks and rural surroun…

Bloomfield, Iowa — overview, history, and community Bloomfield, Iowa Bloomfield is a small city in southeastern Iowa and the county seat of Davis County. This article outlines its setting, development, economy, institutions, and local life.

Bloomfield, Kentucky: Small city in Nelson County and the Bluegrass region Bloomfield, Kentucky Bloomfield is a small city in central Kentucky known for its rural character, proximity to Bardstown and Bourbon Country, local agriculture, and community institutions in Nelson Co…

Bloomfield, Missouri Bloomfield is a small city in southeastern Missouri serving as the county seat of Stoddard County. It is a rural community with agricultural roots, local government services, and c…

Bloomingdale, Illinois Bloomingdale is a suburban village in DuPage County, Illinois, northwest of Chicago, known for residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, parks, and a suburban history from agric…

Bloomington, Idaho Bloomington, Idaho is a small rural community in the U.S. state of Idaho. This article summarizes its location, characteristics, historical context, local life, and distinctions fr…

Bloomington, Illinois: overview, history, economy and cultural highlights Bloomington, Illinois Bloomington is the county seat of McLean County, Illinois. Paired with Normal, it forms a central Illinois hub known for insurance, education, historic sites, parks and regional tr…

Bloomington, Indiana: Overview, History, Culture, and Notable Features Bloomington, Indiana City in southern Indiana, home to Indiana University Bloomington; noted for limestone architecture, a vibrant college-town culture, parks and nearby waterways.

Bloomington, Minnesota: Suburban City and Home of the Mall of America Bloomington, Minnesota Bloomington is a major suburban city in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul region, known for the Mall of America, riverfront parks, and a mix of residential, commercial, and airport-adjace…

Blotzheim: commune in the Haut-Rhin near Basel Blotzheim Blotzheim is a French commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, located on the border with Switzerland and Germany near Basel. It hosts part of the EuroAirport and is shaped by cross-border…

Blountstown, Florida County seat of Calhoun County in the Florida Panhandle; a small city with agricultural roots, local government institutions, community events and a history tied to early settlers o…

Blountsville, Alabama A small incorporated town in Blount County, Alabama, known for its rural character, local institutions, and historical roots in northern Alabama.

Bloxom, Virginia Bloxom is a small incorporated town on Virginia’s Eastern Shore in Accomack County. It is a rural community with agricultural roots, local services, and connections to nearby towns…

Bloxwich: town and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall Bloxwich Bloxwich is a town and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England, with industrial origins, local schools, community facilities and transport links…

Bludenz: Alpine hub in Vorarlberg, Austria Bludenz Bludenz is a small city in western Austria's Vorarlberg, known as a transport junction and gateway to several alpine valleys; it has medieval origins and archaeological traces to t…

Bludesch: municipality in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria Bludesch Bludesch is a small municipality in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, administration, economy, cultural life an…

Blue Earth, Minnesota Blue Earth is a small city in southern Minnesota, county seat of Faribault County, located at the meeting of the east and west branches of the Blue Earth River; population 3,353 at…

Blue Mound, Illinois Blue Mound is a small village in central Illinois. This article summarizes its location, landscape, origins, community life, economy, and local institutions.

Blue Mound, Kansas Small city in Linn County, eastern Kansas. Part of the Kansas City metropolitan area with a rural character and a population of 275 at the 2010 census.

Blue Mound, Texas: small city in Tarrant County within the Dallas–Fort Worth region Blue Mound, Texas A concise encyclopedia entry on Blue Mound, a small incorporated city in Tarrant County, Texas, describing location, character, history, community features, and local institutions.

Blue Ridge Manor, Kentucky Blue Ridge Manor is a small, primarily residential city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, within the Louisville metropolitan area. It maintains a local municipal government while shar…

Bluefield, West Virginia Bluefield is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, in the southern Appalachians near the Virginia border. Historically a coal and railroad center, it had 10,447 residents at the…

Bluff City, Arkansas — small riverside municipality and community overview Bluff City, Arkansas Overview of Bluff City, a small municipality in Arkansas: geography, likely name origin, local government, economy, community life and how it differs from other places with the sam…

Bluff City, Kansas Small incorporated city in Harper County, Kansas, United States. Rural community with a very small population (65 at the 2010 census), agricultural surroundings, and local services…

Bluffton, South Carolina Bluffton is a rapidly growing Lowcountry town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, noted for its historic downtown on the May River, strong growth since 2000, and large land area wi…

Bluford, Illinois Bluford is a small rural village in southern Illinois. This article summarizes its location, character, history, local economy, and notable features for readers seeking an introduc…

Blumenau, Santa Catarina — Brazilian city of German heritage Blumenau Blumenau is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil, noted for its German-Brazilian culture, traditional architecture, textile roots and the annual Oktoberfest, a major event in the regio…

Blumenstein, municipality in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland Blumenstein Blumenstein is a small Swiss municipality in the Thun district of the canton of Bern, known for rural character, traditional architecture, and outdoor recreation near the foothills…

Blyes — commune in Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France Blyes Blyes is a small French commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It has a rural character, local municipal administration, historical roots, and ties to regional serv…

Blythburgh: village, river estuary and historic parish in Suffolk Blythburgh Blythburgh is a small village and civil parish on the River Blyth in Suffolk, England, noted for its medieval Holy Trinity church, coastal marshland setting and long local history.

Blythe, Georgia Small city in Richmond County, Georgia, within the Augusta metropolitan area. Blythe is a residential community with rural surroundings and historical ties to the region’s agricult…

Boa Vista (Roraima) — capital city in northern Brazil Boa Vista Boa Vista, capital of Roraima in northern Brazil, sits on the Branco River. A planned urban center and regional hub, it combines administrative functions, market activity, and prox…

Boalemo Regency (Kabupaten Boalemo), Gorontalo, Indonesia Boalemo Regency Boalemo Regency is a coastal regency in Gorontalo Province on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. It comprises coastal lowlands and districts focused on agriculture, fisheries, and local c…

Bobigny: suburb, prefecture, and transport hub in northeastern Paris Bobigny Bobigny is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris. It is the prefecture of Seine‑Saint‑Denis, known for its industrial past, transport connections, public services and wart…