Municipalities

Brig — Alpine town and district capital in Valais, Switzerland Brig, Switzerland Brig is a historic town in the Upper Valais region of Switzerland, serving as the administrative centre of its district and as a gateway to the Simplon Pass and alpine tourism.

Brigham City, Utah County seat of Box Elder County in northern Utah, founded by Mormon settlers. Known for agriculture, a preserved Main Street, annual Peach Days festival, and its role as a regional…

Brighton, England Brighton Brighton is a coastal city in southern England, part of the Brighton & Hove unitary authority, known for its seaside, cultural scene, and historic name Brighthelmstone.

Brighton, Alabama Brighton is a small city in Jefferson County, Alabama, within the Birmingham metropolitan area. Historically connected to the region's industrial growth, it remains a residential c…

Brighton, Illinois Brighton is a village in Illinois, United States. This article summarizes its setting, local characteristics, history, economy, services, transportation and notable facts.

Brighton, Iowa Brighton is a small city in Washington County, southeastern Iowa, United States. A rural community with 19th‑century roots and a population around 690 in 2001; local agriculture an…

Brighton, Michigan Brighton is a small city in southeastern Livingston County, Michigan, within Metro Detroit. As of the 2010 census the population was 7,446. The city is known for its downtown, park…

Brikama (Gambia): local government area and market town Brikama (Gambia) Brikama is a major local government area and town in the Gambia, known for its role as an administrative centre, market hub, and cultural and craft centre serving surrounding agric…

Brilliant, Alabama Brilliant is a small incorporated town in Marion County, Alabama, known for its rural character and modest population growth from 2000 to 2010.

Brimfield, Illinois Brimfield is a small village in central Illinois (Peoria County). This entry outlines its location, character, local government, history, economy and community life.

Bringolo — commune in Brittany, France Bringolo Bringolo is a small rural commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, in northwestern France, with a village center, agricultural surroundings and local Breton cultural ti…

Briny Breezes, Florida Small incorporated town on Florida’s Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County, known for a compact mobile-home community, oceanfront setting, seasonal residents and a 2010 population of…

Brione (Verzasca) — former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Brione (Verzasca) Brione (Verzasca) was a small mountain municipality in Val Verzasca, canton Ticino. In 2020 it merged with neighbouring villages to form the new municipality of Verzasca.

Brione sopra Minusio Brione sopra Minusio is a small Italian-speaking Swiss municipality above Minusio near Locarno and Lake Maggiore in the canton of Ticino, known for hilltop views, traditional archi…

Briord — commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Briord Briord is a small commune in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. This article covers its location, geography, history, administration, economy…

Brisbane, Queensland: Overview, History and Notable Features Brisbane Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, Australia. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, culture, landmarks and what distinguishes the city today.

Brislach — Municipality in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland Brislach Brislach is a small German-speaking municipality in the Laufen district of the canton Basel-Landschaft in northwest Switzerland, known for its rural landscape, local community life…

Brissago (Ticino) Brissago Brissago is an Italian‑speaking municipality on the Swiss shore of Lake Maggiore in the canton of Ticino, noted for a mild climate, the Brissago Islands botanical garden and lakefr…

Brissy-Hamégicourt — commune in Aisne, northern France Brissy-Hamégicourt Brissy-Hamégicourt is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, located in the historical Picardy region. The article summarizes its setting, administration…

Bristol: city and ceremonial county in South West England Bristol Bristol is a major city and ceremonial county in South West England, known for its maritime history, Brunel engineering landmarks, universities, creative industries, and the River…

Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska A small organized borough on Bristol Bay in southwestern Alaska, centered on Naknek and known for its world‑class salmon fisheries, remote communities, and important wildlife habit…

Bristol, Connecticut: city profile, history, economy, and education Bristol, Connecticut Bristol, a city in central Connecticut near Hartford, is known for hosting ESPN and attractions such as Lake Compounce. This article summarizes its location, economy, history, and…

Bristol, Florida: County Seat of Liberty County Bristol, Florida Bristol is the small, rural county seat of Liberty County in the Florida Panhandle. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, local services and notable nearby publi…

Bristol, Rhode Island Coastal town and county seat in Rhode Island known for its maritime heritage, colonial architecture, university campus, and long-standing Fourth of July celebration.

Bristol, Virginia Independent city in southwestern Virginia, twin to Bristol, Tennessee. Known for its State Street border, the 1927 Bristol Sessions that shaped country music, and its role in the T…

Bristow, Iowa (city profile) Bristow, Iowa Overview of Bristow, Iowa — a small rural city in the United States: location, history, economy, governance, services, transport and community life, with pointers to local and coun…

Bristow, Oklahoma: overview, history, and local features Bristow, Oklahoma Bristow is a small city in Creek County, Oklahoma. This article summarizes its location, history, economy, landmarks, and community life, with links for further information.

Brittnau: Municipality in the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland Brittnau Brittnau is a German‑speaking municipality in the district of Zofingen, canton Aargau, Switzerland. It combines agricultural land, small industry, local services and community trad…

Britton, South Dakota Britton is a small city in northeastern South Dakota and the county seat of Marshall County, serving as a local center for agriculture, government services, and community life.

Brive-la-Gaillarde (Brive) — subprefecture of Corrèze, France Brive Brive-la-Gaillarde, commonly called Brive, is a market and administrative city in Corrèze, France, with ancient origins, a historic centre and a regional cultural and transport rol…

Brno — Czech Republic's Second-Largest City and Regional Capital Brno Brno is the Czech Republic's second-largest city, capital of South Moravia, noted for its universities, historic castle, modernist Villa Tugendhat (UNESCO), cultural life and trade…

Lower Broadheath (Broadheath), Worcestershire Broadheath, Worcestershire Rural civil parish in the Malvern Hills district near Worcester, England. Includes Upper Broadheath; village amenities include a school, common, green and three pubs. Birthplace of…

Broadlands, Illinois Broadlands is a small rural village in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States, noted for its agricultural surroundings, local community institutions, and proximity to larger reg…

Broadus, Montana Broadus is a small town in Powder River County, Montana, serving as the county seat. It is a rural community with roots in ranching and agriculture and had 468 residents at the 201…

Broadview Heights, Ohio Broadview Heights is a suburban city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, part of the Greater Cleveland area, known for residential neighborhoods, parks, schools, and local services; populati…

Broadview, Illinois — suburban village in the Chicago area Broadview, Illinois Broadview is a village in Cook County, Illinois, located west of downtown Chicago. Overview, history, geography, transportation, government, economy, and community notes.

Broadway, Virginia: small town in the Shenandoah Valley Broadway, Virginia Broadway is an incorporated town in Rockingham County in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. This article summarizes its setting, character, history, community life, and reasons peo…

Brockton, Massachusetts Brockton is a city in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, known as the "City of Champions" for its boxing heritage. It serves as one of the county seats and has a history rooted in man…

Brodhead, Kentucky Brodhead is a small incorporated city in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States, known for its rural setting, local businesses, and community institutions serving surrounding a…

Brodina — commune in Suceava County, Romania Brodina Brodina is a rural commune in Suceava County, in the historical region of Bukovina, northeastern Romania. It is known for its traditional rural life, forests and links to Bukovina'…

Brokdorf (municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany) Brokdorf Brokdorf is a municipality in Steinburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, noted for housing the Brokdorf Nuclear Power Plant and for its role in national debates over nuclear…

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma City in northeastern Oklahoma, mostly in Tulsa County with a portion in Wagoner County; a suburban and cultural center in the Tulsa metro with parks, schools, and a revitalized dow…

Broken Bow, Nebraska Broken Bow is a small city in central Nebraska and the county seat of Custer County. It functions as a local government and agricultural services center for the surrounding rural r…

Broken Bow, Oklahoma Broken Bow is a city in southeastern Oklahoma known for its forested landscape, outdoor recreation (Broken Bow Lake, Beavers Bend), and a local economy shaped by tourism, timber, a…

Bromfield (Allerdale, Cumbria) Bromfield Bromfield is a small village and civil parish in the Allerdale district of Cumbria, England. A rural settlement, it had a population of 530 at the 2001 census and retains farming a…

Bromide, Oklahoma Small rural town in Johnston County, Oklahoma, named for local bromide-rich mineral springs; once a regional spa destination, now a quiet residential community with historical remn…

Bromley, Kentucky Bromley is a small incorporated city in Kenton County, northern Kentucky, part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area, known for its riverside setting and residential character.

Bromölla, Skåne — town and seat of Bromölla Municipality Bromölla Bromölla is a locality in Skåne County, southern Sweden, serving as the administrative centre of Bromölla Municipality. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, tra…