A town is often defined as having between 2,500 and 20,000 residents, but there are no strict guidelines.
Historically, in Europe, a city was understood to be an urban settlement with a cathedral.
The word “town” comes from the Old Norse word “tun” which means “a grassy place between farmhouses”.
The most common name for a city or town in the United States is Midway, with 180 so named.
The next most popular names are Fairview (163) and Oak Grove (125).
