Municipalities

Brugairolles Brugairolles is a small rural commune in the Aude department of Occitanie, southern France, with 273 inhabitants recorded in 2017; it illustrates local administration, landscape an…

Brugelette (Hainaut, Belgium) Brugelette Brugelette is a municipality in Wallonia, province of Hainaut, known for a rural landscape and the Pairi Daiza zoological and botanical park. Coordinates: 50°35′N, 03°51′E.

Bruges (Brugge): medieval canals, port and cultural centre of West Flanders Bruges Bruges is a historic city in northwest Belgium, celebrated for its preserved medieval centre, canals, lace and the nearby port of Zeebrugge. A major tourist destination and regiona…

Bruges-Capbis-Mifaget: commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Bruges-Capbis-Mifaget Bruges-Capbis-Mifaget is a rural commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques département of southwestern France, formed from three villages and known for its Béarnaise heritage, agricultur…

Bruges, Gironde: a commune in Nouvelle‑Aquitaine, southwestern France Bruges, Gironde Bruges is a commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle‑Aquitaine in southwestern France, part of the Bordeaux metropolitan area with local services, parks and transport links.

Brügg — municipality in the Biel/Bienne district, canton of Bern Brügg Brügg is a Swiss municipality near Biel/Bienne in the canton of Bern. The article summarizes its location, geography, history, economy, transport links and local administration, wi…

Brugg — Swiss town in Aargau: overview, history and key features Brugg Brugg is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Aargau, serving as the capital of its district. Known for its medieval bridge origin, Roman nearby remains, transport links and recen…

Brügglen — former municipality in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland Brügglen Brügglen was a small rural municipality in Bucheggberg district, canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. It merged with neighbouring municipalities on 1 January 2014 to form the municipa…

Brugheas (Allier) — commune in central France Brugheas Brugheas is a French commune in the Allier department in central France. This article summarizes its geography, administration, history, economy, and points of interest.

Brûlon — commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire, France Brûlon Brûlon is a small French commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire. This article summarizes its location, role as a local government, landscape, history, economy, and pr…

Brumetz (Aisne commune) Brumetz Brumetz is a rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie. It is characterized by agricultural land, a small village center, local herita…

Brundidge, Alabama Brundidge is a small city in Pike County, Alabama, with a rural character and a recorded population of 2,341 at the 2000 census. It has a local history tied to agriculture, small i…

Brunegg, Aargau Brunegg Brunegg is a small Swiss municipality in the Lenzburg district of the canton of Aargau, known for its rural setting, historic castle and local community life.

Brunehamel Brunehamel is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, formerly in Picardie and now part of Hauts-de-France. This article covers its location, history, adm…

Brunehaut (Belgium) Brunehaut Brunehaut is a French-speaking municipality in Hainaut province, Wallonia, Belgium. A largely rural commune with 7,712 inhabitants in 2007; features local administration, history,…

Brunei‑Muara District Brunei-Muara District Brunei‑Muara is Brunei's smallest district by area and its most populous; it contains the national capital, major administrative centers and the country's principal port.

Brunembert: a commune in Pas-de-Calais, northern France Brunembert Brunembert is a small French commune in the Pas-de-Calais department, historically part of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, with local administration, rural landscape, and typical regional heri…

Brunet — commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, southeastern France Brunet, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Brunet is a small rural commune in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, southeastern France. Situated on the Asse River, it exemplifies Provençal hill country with agricultural traditions and…

Brünisried — Municipality in Sense, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland Brünisried Brünisried is a German-speaking municipality in the Sense district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Article covers location, landscape, history, governance, economy and loca…

Brunnadern — former municipality in St. Gallen, Switzerland Brunnadern Brunnadern was a small municipality in the Toggenburg region of the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. In 2009 it merged with Mogelsberg and St. Peterzell to form the new municipal…

Brunnenthal, former municipality in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland Brunnenthal, Switzerland Brunnenthal is a small former municipality in Bucheggberg, canton of Solothurn. It retained a rural character and on 1 January 2010 was incorporated into the neighbouring municipal…

Brunnthal: Municipality in the Munich District of Upper Bavaria Brunnthal Brunnthal is a municipality in the Munich Rural District, Upper Bavaria, Germany. A suburban-rural community near Munich, it has local villages, green spaces, small business and a…

Brunsbüttel: German port town at the western entrance of the Kiel Canal Brunsbüttel Brunsbüttel is a town in Dithmarschen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, best known as the western gateway to the Kiel Canal and for its maritime and industrial infrastructure.

Brunstatt — former commune in Haut-Rhin, France Brunstatt Brunstatt is a former commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, merged on 1 January 2016 into the new commune Brunstatt-Didenheim; it lies near Mulhouse in the Grand E…

Brunstatt-Didenheim: a commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Brunstatt-Didenheim Brunstatt-Didenheim is a French commune formed in 2016 by merging Brunstatt and Didenheim. Located in Haut-Rhin in the Grand Est region near Mulhouse, it combines suburban services…

Brunsville, Iowa — small incorporated city in rural America Brunsville, Iowa Brief encyclopedia entry describing Brunsville, a small incorporated city in Iowa, covering location, history, government, economy, and community characteristics.

Brunswick, Georgia Coastal city and Glynn County seat on Georgia's southeastern shore, notable for its port, historic downtown, access to the Golden Isles and a long maritime and cultural history.

Brunswick, New York — town in Rensselaer County Brunswick, New York Brunswick is a town in Rensselaer County, New York. Settled in the early 18th century and incorporated in 1807, it has evolved from an agricultural community into a suburban reside…

Brunswick, Ohio: Overview, History, and Community Profile Brunswick, Ohio Brunswick, a city in northeastern Ohio, is a suburban community near Cleveland known for its residential neighborhoods, parks, schools, and mix of local commerce and commuter conne…

Bruntál — historic town in the Czech Republic Bruntál Bruntál is a small historic town in the Czech Republic, known for its early grant of Magdeburg rights, mining heritage and mountain setting in the Hrubý Jeseník/Nízký Jeseník area.

Brusino Arsizio — Lakeside Municipality in Ticino, Switzerland Brusino Arsizio Brusino Arsizio is a small lakeside municipality in the Lugano district of the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, known for its scenic shore on Lake Lugano, mild climate and cross-…

Brusio — Municipality in the Bernina district, Graubünden, Switzerland Brusio Brusio is an Italian-speaking municipality in the Poschiavo valley (Bernina district, Graubünden). It is known for mountain agriculture, cross-border ties and the spiral viaduct on…

Brusque, Santa Catarina — Brazilian city and regional textile center Brusque, Santa Catarina Brusque is a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for its textile industry, European immigrant heritage, and role as a regional commercial hub.

Brussels: Capital of Belgium and European institutions Brussels Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and a major international center hosting European institutions, diverse communities, historic landmarks, and important political and cultura…

Brussels, Illinois: small river village in western Illinois Brussels, Illinois Brussels is a small village in western Illinois known for its rural setting, river valley landscape, 19th‑century roots, and local community life in Calhoun County.

Brusvily — commune in Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany Brusvily Brusvily is a small French commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany. This article summarizes its location, landscape, local administration, cultural context and practica…

Brüttelen — Municipality in the Seeland district, Canton of Bern Brüttelen Brüttelen (French: Bretiège) is a small rural municipality in the Seeland administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland, known for agriculture, local village life and…

Brütten Brütten is a semi-rural Swiss municipality in the Winterthur district of the canton of Zürich, combining agricultural land, residential villages, local services and links to nearby…

Bruyères-et-Montbérault — commune in Aisne, northern France Bruyères-et-Montbérault Bruyères-et-Montbérault is a small rural commune in the Aisne department of northern France, historically part of Picardie and now in Hauts-de-France. Covers geography, administrat…

Bruzella (former municipality in Ticino, Switzerland) Bruzella Bruzella was a small Italian‑speaking village in the Mendrisio district of Ticino, Switzerland, merged in 2009 into the municipality of Breggia. It is known for its rural architect…

Bubendorf: Swiss municipality in the canton of Basel-Landschaft Bubendorf Bubendorf is a municipality in the Liestal district of the canton Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland. Overview of geography, history, economy, transport, culture and notable features.

Bubikon (municipality in Canton Zürich) Bubikon Bubikon is a Swiss municipality in the district of Hinwil, canton of Zürich. Known for a medieval Knights Hospitaller commandery, it combines rural character with good rail links t…

Bubsheim — municipality in the district of Tuttlingen, Baden-Württemberg Bubsheim Bubsheim is a small municipality in the district of Tuttlingen in Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany. The article summarizes its location, landscape, history, economy, culture…

Bucaramanga, capital of Santander, Colombia Bucaramanga Bucaramanga is the capital of Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. A mid-sized Andean city known as the “City of Parks,” it is a regional commercial, educational and heal…

Bucéels — Commune in Calvados, Normandy, France Bucéels Bucéels is a small rural commune in the Calvados department of Normandy, northwestern France. Overview, location, local character, history, economy, and practical information are s…

Buch (Vorarlberg), a municipality in the Bregenz district of Austria Buch, Austria Buch is a small municipality in the Bregenz district of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. This article summarizes its location, geography, history, economy, and local points of int…

Buch, Schaffhausen Buch is a small municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen, northern Switzerland. It is a German‑speaking rural community with local administration, agriculture, and ties to the wi…

Buchberg (Schaffhausen): Swiss municipality overview Buchberg Buchberg is a small municipality in the canton of Schaffhausen, northern Switzerland. This article outlines its setting, characteristics, history, economy, local life and transport…