Industrial Cities

Abhar — city in Zanjan Province, Iran Abhar Abhar is a city in northwestern Iran's Zanjan Province. It lies on regional transport routes, has a mixed agricultural and industrial economy, and had 55,266 residents at the 2006…

Aguascalientes City Capital and largest city of the state of Aguascalientes in central Mexico, noted for its colonial core, industrial growth, and the annual Feria Nacional de San Marcos. Metro popula…

Amsterdam, New York Amsterdam (city), New York City in Montgomery County, New York, on the Mohawk River. Historically an industrial center with Dutch roots, now a small regional city with riverfront neighborhoods and community…

Auburn, Maine: Overview, History, Economy and Cultural Highlights Auburn, Maine Auburn is a small city in south-central Maine, the county seat of Androscoggin County. Paired with Lewiston as the "Twin Cities," it has a diverse industrial past and serves as a r…

Bahía Blanca — Argentine port city in Buenos Aires Province Bahía Blanca Bahía Blanca is a coastal city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, known for its deep-water port, nearby naval base, university, industry and a strong basketball tradition.

Batam Batam is a major industrial city in Indonesia’s Riau Islands, near Singapore. It spans Batam, Rempang, and Galang islands and is linked by the Barelang Bridges.

Belfort, prefecture of the Territoire de Belfort in eastern France Belfort Belfort is a historic city in northeastern France, capital of the Territoire de Belfort. Known for its sculpted Lion, strategic Belfort Gap and a fortified citadel, it blends indus…

Bessemer, Alabama Bessemer is a city in southwestern Jefferson County, Alabama, near Birmingham. Founded as a steelmaking center, it later diversified its economy and has experienced demographic and…

Bielsko-Biała — city at the foot of the Beskids Bielsko-Biała Bielsko-Biała is a southern Polish city formed by two historic towns; a regional center for industry, culture and mountain tourism at the Beskid foothills.

Biratnagar — Major industrial and commercial city in eastern Nepal Biratnagar Biratnagar is a principal industrial, transport and commercial center in eastern Nepal, located in Morang District on the Terai plain near the India border. It serves as a regional…

Bochum: City in the Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Bochum Bochum is a city in the Ruhr region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Once a center of coal and steel, it now emphasizes education, culture, research and a diversified economy.

Buffalo, New York: overview, history, and notable features Buffalo, New York Buffalo is a city in western New York on Lake Erie near the Niagara River. This article summarizes its geography, development, culture, economy, and distinguishing characteristics.

Chickasaw, Alabama Chickasaw is a small city in southern Alabama, part of the Mobile area. It has maritime and industrial roots, a residential community, and local services within the Gulf Coast regi…