Municipalities

Braggio (former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland) Braggio Braggio, a small mountain village in the Calanca valley of Graubünden, Switzerland, was a former municipality that merged into Calanca in 2015; known for traditional architecture,…

Braidwood, Illinois: overview, history, and community profile Braidwood, Illinois Profile of Braidwood, Illinois — a small Will County city with coal‑mining roots, nearby energy facilities, local recreation, and a close‑knit community within the Chicago region.

Brăila — Danube port city in eastern Romania Brăila Brăila is a historic port city on the Danube in eastern Romania, capital of Brăila County. Known for river trade, 19th–20th century architecture, industrial activity and cultural i…

Braine-l'Alleud: Belgian municipality near Waterloo Braine-l'Alleud Braine-l'Alleud is a French-speaking municipality in Walloon Brabant, Belgium, known for its proximity to the Waterloo battlefield and the Lion's Mound. Overview, history, sights,…

Braine-le-Château: overview of the Walloon Brabant municipality Braine-le-Château Braine-le-Château is a historic municipality in Walloon Brabant, Belgium, known for its preserved village center, castle remains, and rural setting south of Brussels.

Braine-le-Comte: municipality in Hainaut, Belgium Braine-le-Comte Braine-le-Comte is a Walloon municipality in Hainaut, Belgium, known for its villages, canal infrastructure and regional transport links. Includes Ronquières and Steenkerque; local…

Brains-sur-les-Marches Small rural commune in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, northwestern France. Recorded population 229 in 1999; primarily agricultural with local municipal governance and village facilitie…

Braintree, Essex: Market Town and Local Commercial Centre Braintree Braintree, Essex — a historic market town and local commercial centre near the A120. Discover its retail and light industry, transport links, conservation areas, community services…

Braintree, Massachusetts Suburban municipality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 17th‑century colonial roots, connections to Greater Boston via MBTA rail, mixed residential and commercial neighborhood…

Braives, municipality in Liège province, Belgium Braives Braives is a Walloon municipality in the province of Liège, Belgium. A small rural community, it had 5,579 inhabitants (2006) and covers 44.00 km², with a low-density, agricultural…

Brakel, East Flanders (Belgium) Brakel Brakel is a Dutch-speaking municipality in East Flanders, Belgium, known for its rural landscape, small-town centers, and local cultural life. Population was about 13,759 in 2007;…

Braloștița — commune in Dolj County, Romania Braloștița Braloștița is a rural commune in Dolj County, in the Oltenia region of southwestern Romania. This article outlines its administrative role, geography, economy, history and local ch…

Bram, Aude (Occitanie, France) Bram, Aude Bram is a small commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, with about 3,200 residents (2017). It combines rural economy, local markets and a compact historic cen…

Braman, Oklahoma Braman is a small rural town in northern Oklahoma, United States. Overview covers its location, geography, historical development, local economy, community features, and notable ch…

Brampton, Ontario — city profile, history, economy and key facts Brampton, Ontario Brampton is a major suburban city in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, known for rapid growth, diverse communities, a history of greenhouse agriculture and a large retail and manu…

Branches (Yonne) — Commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Branches, Yonne Branches is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, central France. It is a rural municipality with local administration, agricultural surroundings and…

Branchville, Virginia — small town in Sussex County Branchville, Virginia Branchville, Virginia, is a small rural town in Sussex County. This article summarizes its location, character, history, local economy, community life, and distinctions within the…

Brancourt-en-Laonnois — commune in Aisne, northern France Brancourt-en-Laonnois Brancourt-en-Laonnois is a small commune in the historic Picardie area of Aisne, northern France, notable for its rural landscape, local landmarks and connection to the Laon region…

Brancourt-le-Grand (commune in Aisne, northern France) Brancourt-le-Grand Small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France; historically part of Picardy, with a modest population and typical local administration and landscape.

Brand, Vorarlberg: Alpine municipality and mountain resort in western Austria Brand, Vorarlberg Brand is a small municipality and mountain resort in the Bludenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria, known for alpine scenery, year‑round outdoor activities and a community centred on…

Brandenburg an der Havel Historic town on the Havel River in northeastern Germany; origin of the name Brandenburg and an early center of the medieval bishopric and Margraviate.

Brandenburg, Kentucky Brandenburg is a small city on the Ohio River and the county seat of Meade County, Kentucky. This article summarizes its location, history, government, economy, and recreational fe…

Brandon, Iowa — small city in Buchanan County, United States Brandon, Iowa Brandon is a small city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. A rural community with a modest population (311 at the 2000 census), it reflects the agricultural and small-town ch…

Brandon, Manitoba: Prairie city and regional centre Brandon, Manitoba Brandon is the second-largest city in Manitoba, Canada, a regional hub on the Assiniboine River with a mixed economy of agriculture, education, health care, and events.

Branford, Connecticut Coastal town on Long Island Sound east of New Haven; noted for its harbor, Thimble Islands, shoreline neighborhoods, and a mix of residential, maritime and small‑business character…

Branne, Gironde: commune in southwestern France Branne, Gironde Branne is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, part of the broader Bordeaux wine area with rural character, local viticulture, and historical roots in…

Brannens: commune in Gironde, Aquitaine (southwest France) Brannens Brannens is a French commune in the Gironde department of historical Aquitaine in southwest France. Overview of its administration, landscape, local life, and regional context.

Bransat — Commune in Allier, central France Bransat Bransat is a small French commune in the Allier department, central France. This article summarizes its location, geography, local administration, history, economy and notable feat…

Branson, Missouri — Ozark entertainment and tourist city Branson, Missouri Branson is a Missouri city in the Ozark Mountains known for live-music theaters, family attractions, lakeside recreation and a tourism-based economy centered on 76 Country Boulevar…

Brantes — small mountain commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Brantes Brantes is a tiny mountain commune in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, known for steep terrain near Mont Ventoux, rural architecture, outdoor recreation and a very small perma…

Brantford, Ontario: overview, history, and notable facts Brantford, Ontario Brantford is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada, known as the 'Telephone City' for Alexander Graham Bell's work there and as the birthplace of hockey star Wayne Gretzky. Overvi…

Brantham, Suffolk — village and civil parish Brantham Brantham is a village and civil parish in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, with historic roots, local industry, community amenities and a rural setting on the River Stour…

Branville — commune in Calvados, Normandy Branville Branville is a small French commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, known for its rural character, historic architecture and proximity to the Normandy coast.

Bras-d'Asse — commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, southeastern France Bras-d'Asse Bras-d'Asse is a small rural commune in southeastern France. The Asse river crosses its territory; the village offers Provençal landscape, modest heritage, and outdoor activities t…

Brasles — commune in Aisne, northern France Brasles Brasles is a small French commune in the Aisne department, formerly in Picardie, with local administration, rural character, and a 2012 population of 1,392. Overview, history, and…

Brasschaat, Antwerp: overview, history and green spaces Brasschaat Brasschaat is a residential municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, known for extensive parks, a long military presence and proximity to the port city of Antwerp.

Brasso, Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo, Trinidad and Tobago Brasso, Trinidad and Tobago Brasso is a settlement in central Trinidad within the Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo region. This article describes its location, character, history, economy, and notable distinctions.

Bratsch — village and former municipality in Valais, Switzerland Bratsch Bratsch is a mountain village in the district of Leuk, canton of Valais, Switzerland. It was an independent municipality until 1 January 2009, when it merged with Gampel to form Ga…

Brattleboro, Vermont Brattleboro is a town in southeastern Vermont on the Connecticut River, known for its arts scene, historic institutions, and role as a regional service and cultural center.

Braud-et-Saint-Louis — commune in Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Braud-et-Saint-Louis Braud-et-Saint-Louis is a small commune in the Gironde department of southwestern France, located near the Gironde estuary. Overview of geography, history, economy, administration…

Braunau am Inn: border town in Upper Austria Braunau am Inn Braunau am Inn is a town on the Inn River in Upper Austria, known for its historic centre, border location with Bavaria and as the birthplace of Adolf Hitler; it balances local lif…

Braunau am Inn District Administrative district in Upper Austria along the Inn River, containing 46 municipalities and known for its border location, mixed rural economy, and historic town centers.

Braunau, Thurgau — municipality in northeastern Switzerland Braunau, Switzerland Braunau is a small rural municipality in the Münchwilen district of canton Thurgau, northeastern Switzerland. It is characterised by agricultural land, local associations, and link…

Brauneberg: Moselle wine village in Bernkastel‑Wittlich, Rhineland‑Palatinate Brauneberg Brauneberg is a small municipality on the Middle Moselle in Bernkastel‑Wittlich, Germany, known for steep Riesling vineyards, slate soils and a winegrowing tradition that shapes it…

Braunschweig (Brunswick): history, landmarks, and modern significance Braunschweig Braunschweig (Brunswick) is a historic city in north‑central Germany, known for its medieval heritage, research institutions and cultural landmarks in the state of Lower Saxony.

Braunwald: Car-free Alpine Village in the Canton of Glarus Braunwald Braunwald is a car-free mountain village and former municipality in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland, known for alpine recreation, panoramic views, and access by funicular and lif…

Bray-Saint Aignan (Loiret, France) Bray-Saint Aignan Bray-Saint Aignan is a commune nouvelle in Loiret, created in 2017 by merging Bray-en-Val and Saint-Aignan-des-Gués. It combines local administration, rural heritage, and services…

Braye-en-Laonnois Braye-en-Laonnois is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. In 2012 it had 223 inhabitants and is located near the city of…