Municipalities

Chengdu — capital of Sichuan and a center of cuisine, culture, and pandas Chengdu Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province in southwest China, noted for its long history, vibrant food culture (UNESCO City of Gastronomy), teahouses, giant pandas and growing tec…

Chennai (Madras): geography, history, economy and cultural highlights Chennai Chennai, formerly Madras, is the capital of Tamil Nadu on India’s Coromandel Coast. This article summarizes its geography, history, economy, culture, landmarks and transport.

Chennegy — commune in Aube, Grand Est, France Chennegy Chennegy is a small French commune in the Aube department (Grand Est). This article outlines its location, administration, landscape, heritage, local life and how it fits into regi…

Chenu, Sarthe Chenu is a rural commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. This article outlines its location, landscape, history, administration, and nota…

Cheny (Yonne) — commune in central France Cheny Cheny is a small commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté, central France. This article summarizes its location, administration, history, local economy and practi…

Chérancé, Mayenne — small commune in Pays de la Loire, France Chérancé, Mayenne Chérancé is a small rural commune in the Mayenne department of Pays de la Loire in northwestern France; recorded population was 166 in 1999. Summary of location, administration, la…

Chérancé (Sarthe) — commune in Pays de la Loire, France Chérancé, Sarthe Chérancé is a small commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, western France. Overview of its location, administration, landscape, history, economy and notable features…

Chéraute: a commune in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, southwestern France Chéraute Chéraute is a small French commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, set in the foothills of the Pyrenees. This article summarizes its setting, governance, landscape, history…

Cherbourg-Octeville — port city on the Cotentin peninsula, Normandy Cherbourg-Octeville Cherbourg-Octeville is a major French port on the Cotentin peninsula in Manche, Normandy. Known for its deep-water harbour, maritime history and the Cité de la Mer museum; merged i…

Cheremule (Sardinia) — small comune in the Province of Sassari Cheremule Cheremule is a small Italian comune in the Province of Sassari, Sardinia. It covers 24.25 km², sits at 540 m elevation and had about 434 residents in 2016.

Cheriton, Virginia Cheriton is a small town on Virginia's Eastern Shore in Northampton County. It is a rural community with ties to agriculture, coastal ecosystems, and regional highways linking the…

Cherkasy: regional capital on the Dnieper in central Ukraine Cherkasy Cherkasy is a city on the right bank of the Dnieper River in central Ukraine, serving as the administrative, cultural and industrial center of Cherkasy Oblast and its surrounding d…

Chermignon: former municipality in Valais now part of Crans-Montana Chermignon Chermignon was a municipality in Sierre district, Valais, Switzerland, merged in 2017 into the new municipality of Crans-Montana; known for alpine scenery, tourism and vineyards.

Chernihiv: historical city in northern Ukraine Chernihiv Chernihiv is a historic city in northern Ukraine and the administrative centre of Chernihiv Oblast, noted for its medieval monuments, monasteries, museums and riverside setting; po…

Cherokee Village, Arkansas Cherokee Village is a planned resort city in northern Arkansas, spanning Fulton and Sharp counties. It is known for lakes, golf courses, parks and a large retirement and recreation…

Cherokee, Alabama — small town profile Cherokee, Alabama Cherokee is a small town in Colbert County, Alabama, with a 2010 population of 1,048. This article summarizes its location, history, geography, community life, and local services.

Cherokee, Iowa — county seat and regional center in northwestern Iowa Cherokee, Iowa Cherokee is a small city in northwestern Iowa and the county seat of Cherokee County, known for its agricultural surroundings, local institutions, and community events.

Cherokee, Kansas Cherokee is a small city in Crawford County, southeastern Kansas, United States, originally tied to regional mining and rail activity. It is a rural community known for its history…

Cherokee, Oklahoma: county seat and rural community in Alfalfa County Cherokee, Oklahoma Cherokee is a small city in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, serving as the county seat and local center for government, schools, agriculture and community life in a rural region of north…

Chéroy — commune in the Yonne department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Chéroy Chéroy is a small French commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, known for its rural character, local administration, and typical village heritage in north-cent…

Cherreau (former commune in Sarthe, France) Cherreau Cherreau was a small rural commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire, western France. It became part of the new commune Cherré‑Au on 1 January 2019. Overview, geography, h…

Cherry Hill, New Jersey Suburban township in Camden County, New Jersey — a Philadelphia metro suburb with a population of 71,045 at the 2010 Census. Overview of its history, neighborhoods, economy, and tr…

Cherryvale, Kansas Cherryvale is a small city in southeastern Kansas, located in Montgomery County. It had a 2010 population of 2,367 and serves as a local center for surrounding rural communities.

Cherryville, North Carolina Small city in northwestern Gaston County, North Carolina, Cherryville lies within the Charlotte metropolitan area. It had 5,760 residents at the 2010 census and is a regional cente…

Chervey — a rural commune in the Aube department, Grand Est, France Chervey Chervey is a small French commune in the Aube department (Grand Est). This article outlines its location, administration, landscape, history, and local life, with practical context…

Chesalles-sur-Moudon (former municipality in Vaud, Switzerland) Chesalles-sur-Moudon Chesalles-sur-Moudon was a small rural municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, part of the Broye-Vully district. It merged into the municipality of Lucens on 1 January 201…

Chesalles-sur-Oron — former municipality in Vaud, Switzerland Chesalles-sur-Oron Chesalles-sur-Oron was a small, French-speaking village and former municipality in the Lavaux-Oron district of the canton of Vaud. In 2012 it merged with neighbouring communes to f…

Chesapeake, Virginia Independent city in southeastern Virginia, part of the Hampton Roads region, known for extensive waterways, large land area, a mix of suburban, agricultural and maritime activity,…

Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne: municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne is a French-speaking suburban municipality near Lausanne in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, known for its residential character, local services and proximity…

Chéserex: municipality in the Nyon district, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Chéserex Chéserex is a French-speaking municipality in the Nyon district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. This article outlines its location, character, history, governance and local con…

Chesham, Buckinghamshire Chesham Chesham is a market town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England, known for its location in the Chess Valley, historic local industry, and status as a commuter town with direc…

Cheshire, Connecticut: town profile and key facts Cheshire, Connecticut Overview of Cheshire, a suburban town in New Haven County, Connecticut. Covers location, population, history, character, institutions, recreation, and notable facts.

Cheshire, Massachusetts Cheshire is a small town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, in the Pittsfield metropolitan area. It had 3,235 residents at the 2010 census and is characterized by rural landscapes…

Chésopelloz: former municipality in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland Chésopelloz Chésopelloz, a small rural former municipality in the Sarine district of Fribourg, Switzerland, merged into Corminboeuf on 1 January 2017. Read about its location, Arpitan name Tsè…

Chessel (Vaud) — municipality in the district of Aigle Chessel Chessel is a French-speaking municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, in the district of Aigle. This article covers its setting, governance, economy, transport, and communi…

Cheste (Valencian: Xest) — town in the Valencian Community, Spain Cheste Cheste (Valencian: Xest) is a municipality near Valencia, Spain, known for agriculture, local festivals and the Circuit Ricardo Tormo motorsport racetrack. Area and population data…

Chester: Roman origins, medieval heritage and modern city life Chester An illustrated summary of Chester, a historic city on the River Dee in northwest England: origins, major landmarks (Walls, Rows, Cathedral, Eastgate Clock), Chester Zoo and cultura…

Chester, Connecticut Chester is a small New England town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, noted for its historic village center, arts and antiques scene, riverfront setting, and small-town New England…

Chester, Illinois — Mississippi River city and Randolph County seat Chester, Illinois Chester, Illinois, is a Mississippi River city and the county seat of Randolph County. Known as the birthplace of cartoonist E.C. Segar and for the Chester Bridge to Perryville, Mi…

Chester, Montana Chester is a small town in northern Montana and the county seat of Liberty County. It functions as a local governmental and service center for a predominantly agricultural region;…

Chester, Pennsylvania Chester is a city on the west bank of the Delaware River in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Historically an industrial center, it is the largest city in the county and sits between…

Chester, South Carolina Chester is a small city in north-central South Carolina, the county seat of Chester County. It serves as a local government, commercial, and cultural center within the Charlotte me…

Chester, Vermont Chester is a small town in Windsor County, Vermont, known for a well-preserved 19th-century village center, rural surroundings and a community oriented toward historic preservation…

Chesterfield, Derbyshire: market town, history, landmarks and transport Chesterfield Chesterfield is a large market town and borough in Derbyshire, England, noted for its medieval market, Roman origins, the crooked spire and strong road and rail connections across…

Chesterfield, Missouri — suburban city in St. Louis County Chesterfield, Missouri Chesterfield is a suburban city in west St. Louis County, Missouri. A retail, office and residential center of the St. Louis metropolitan area, it had 47,484 residents at the 2010…

Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina: County Seat and Rural Town Chesterfield, South Carolina Chesterfield is an incorporated town in northeastern South Carolina serving as the county seat of Chesterfield County. A rural local hub with about 1,472 residents (2010), it hosts…

Chesterfield Court House (Chesterfield), Virginia — county seat and community Chesterfield, Virginia Unincorporated community known as Chesterfield Court House, the county seat of Chesterfield County, Virginia. Historic courthouse area, local government center, and small residenti…

Chestnut, Louisiana Chestnut is an unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. This article summarizes its location, governance, regional context, history, and local cha…