Results: How long is that name around the World
Published on 10/15/2017
Near and far, check out some of the longest-named towns (or locations) across the globe. They aren't necessarily "towns," but involve a tongue-twister that's too long too resist. Information provided by House Beautiful
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Pictured: Yamagawahamachiyogamizu, Japan beach. Have you ever heard of these longest names (part one)?
Mooselookmeguntic, Maine: The 17-letter name is an Abnaki word for "moose feeding place" and describes a lake, not a town, that's popular for fishing and located on the Western part of Maine.
5%
82 votes
Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, Massachusetts: This is another lake, not a town, it is the longest named place in the United States and is third longest in the entire world. Located in Webster, Massachusetts, this 45-character, Algonquian word is also referred to as Lake Webster.
7%
120 votes
Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Portugal: Recognized for its lush, blooming almond trees and electric orange roofs, this Portuguese gem is definitely on your travel list.
2%
36 votes
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Wales: This small village of approximately 300 people in Wales was initially called Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll before the name was changed to what's written above. The 58-letter name was invented in the 1860's for tourist and promotional purposes.
7%
121 votes
Fuerstenfeldbruck, Germany: The quaint town boasts some pretty incredible attractions, like this jaw-dropping, baroque monastery built in 1263 by Ludwig II. We recommend adding this charming town to your bucket list stat.
3%
51 votes
Drehideenglashanatooha, Ireland: This isn't a town, but a quaint bridge that looks like it's a beautiful painting rather than the real deal. The bridge is located in County Tipperary, Ireland, and the full-name means, "Little bridge of the tribe's green."
2%
33 votes
Yamagawahamachiyogamizu, Japan: This 23-letter beach town is located near the southern tip of Kagoshima and translates to, "Beach of the children's water in the mountains and river region."
2%
35 votes
All of the above.
2%
40 votes
None of the above.
79%
1378 votes
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Pictured: Gasselterboerveenschemond, Netherlands sign. Have you ever heard of these longest names (part two)?
Nunathloogagamiutbingoi, Alaska: A beach equipped with some heavy-duty sand dunes on the southeastern coast of Nunivak Island in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. Yup, you heard us right! Alaska does indeed have a beach.
3%
52 votes
Bovenendvankeelafsnysleegte, Cape Town: Located in the desert valley of Northern Cape Town, South Africa. The name in Afrikaan means, "The upper end of a throat-cut valley."
4%
62 votes
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit, Thailand: It's only fitting that the most populated city of Thailand, a.k.a. Bangkok. The popular travel destination in Asia is also called Krung Thep by locals for short. This city shares the same "City of Angels" nickname as Los Angeles, despite their jarring contrasts.
5%
79 votes
Gasselterboerveenschemond, Netherlands: The small town (known as a hamlet in Dutch) is part of the Aa en Hunze municipality and has a population of only 40 people, but you know what they say, "Great things come in small packages."
2%
43 votes
Verkhnenovokutlumbetyevo, Russia: It is a tiny village in Orenburg Oblast, Russia, and the name translates to "the upper new settled named after Kutlumbet," which is the name of a Turkic male.
2%
34 votes
Pekwachnamaykoskwaskwaypinwanik, Canada: This lake is a body of water in Manitoba, Canada, where fisherman roam to catch wild trout. You'll find it in the northeastern part of Manitoba, near the border of Ontario, and is about the size of a small village.
2%
39 votes
Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein, South Africa: This farm name is a combo of three different languages (German, Afrikaans and Dutch). The 44-letter place is the longest one-word place in South Africa and ranks 4th in the world.
1%
16 votes
All of the above.
2%
28 votes
None of the above.
86%
1495 votes
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Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand: It is a 85-letter name for a hill in Hawke Bay, New Zealand. The hill has gained a good amount of fame for being the longest named place found in any English-speaking country. It translates roughly to, "The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the slider, climber of mountains, the land-swallower who traveled about, played his nose flute to his loved one." Are you familiar with these New Zealand hill facts?
Yes
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94%
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Have you ever visited (or lived in) any of these places listed in questions #1 - #3?
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Yes
6%
104 votes
No
78%
1352 votes
Not Applicable
16%
287 votes
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Pictured: Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Portugal. Lastly - Do you live in an area where there is a unique name for a town, lake, beach, desert, mountain, or landmark? If yes, please list them in the comment section.
Yes
8%
148 votes
No
92%
1595 votes
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