10. Peck, USA – Located in Sanilac County, Michigan, Peck is a small village of around 600 people, arguably referred to as peckers. Peck is rather small, having a total surface of 1.0 square miles (2.6 km²). As with other towns or villages included in the list, not many facts are known, apart from the number of inhabitants.
9. Phuket Province, Thailand – Located in the Andaman Sea, Phuket is a southern province of Thailand and also the country’s biggest island. The name is derived from the word bukit, which means mountain or hill. Tourists flock to the myriad beaches – save for in tsunami season – while nightlife enthusiasts and shoppers crowd Patong.
8. Climax Springs, USA – Although the name sounds appealing, it only refers to a small village of around 80 people in Camden County, Missouri. Don’t start packing yet because the city doesn’t actually have springs per se. Small and devoid of attractions, you may want to ignore the allure of the place name – as seductive as it is, and visit nearby St. Louis instead.
7. Condom, France – Also known as Condom-en-Armagnac, Condom is located on the Via Podiensis and home to two castles that date back to the 13th century – the Château de Mothes and the Château de Pouypardin. Other than the castles and odd name, the town is known for the production of Armagnac brandy.
6. Dix Hills, USA – Located in Suffolk County, New York, Dix Hills is often described as one of the nicest communities on Long Island. Most of its allure is derived from the fact that it was home to American jazz musician John Coltrane during the last years of his life. Here, Coltrane wrote several pieces, including one of his greatest: “A Life Supreme”.
5. Owanka, USA – Even though the city is not tracked by the American Census bureau, Owanka has been assigned a zip code (oh, the irony). Owanka is an unincorporated community in the Pennington County of South Dakota.
4. Placentia, Canada – Located on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador, the town of Placentia is home to several communities that amount to around 3,900 inhabitants. Sadly, the population is in rapid decline. In fact, only one other town in Canada shrinks at a faster rate that Placentia. Famous Placentians include commentator/journalist Rex Murphy and wrestler Alastair Ralphs.
3. Shag Point, USA – This is a point on the north coast of South Georgia, between Camp Bay and Sunset Fjord in the Bay of Isles. The name was chosen by the wacky British, with first use on a 1931 chart.
2. Pussy, France – The small French village of Pussy is located in the community of La Léchère. The village’s name comes from the Gallo-Roman name Pusiacum – pusus actually means little boy. It lies on the river Isère offering magnificent views of the Mont Bellachat.
1. Fucking, Austria – The number one puzzling town name is in western Upper Austria. Fucking has been around since 1070, named apparently after a legendary 6th century character “Focko”. Translated, the name of the town simply signifies “(place of) Focko’s people.”
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Anonymous says:
Oddest names eh? How about Intercourse, Oklahoma,Blue Balls Tennessee? I forget which state it’s in but there’s even a Nellie’s Nipples, all in the US.
Anonymous says:
There is also a fishing town in Canada named Dildo. Much better than Owanka or Placentia.
Anonymous says:
What about Intercourse, PA?
Anonymous says:
What Mianus, Connecticut is not good enough to make the list?
Anonymous says:
There is also a Placentia in California.
Anonymous says:
There is also a Placentia in California.
Anonymous says:
What? No Intercourse, Pennsylvania?
Anonymous says:
WTF???? have you never heard of Dildo Newfoundland????? Thats not noteworthy, bu t Placentia (not placenta) is?
evz says:
you should add dildo newfoundland and gaylord michigan t this list
Anonymous says:
French Lick, IN. USA is better than Dix Hills or Peck for sure…..
Anonymous says:
there is a “wanker’s corner” in oregon- i always chuckle when i pass the sign for it!
Anonymous says:
Dildo, Newfoundland
Anonymous says:
They definetly forgot about the town ‘Dildo’ in eastern Canada
Anonymous says:
theres also a place in newfoundland called dildo
Anonymous says:
didlo canada should be in here
Anonymous says:
Dumb
Anonymous says:
Dildo – Newfoundland Canada.
Anonymous says:
well ill be original and mention theres a town called Dildo, i think i heard its somewhere up north not sure
Anonymous says:
How about “Big Bone Lick” in Kentucky?
Anonymous says:
Koolyanobbing, Western Australia
Anonymous says:
what about balzac – alberta canada
Anonymous says:
Wow..how many times can we say the same thing over and over again about Dildo? -.-
Anonymous says:
What about Bald Knob, Arkansas?
Anonymous says:
What about Dildo, in New Foundland Canada?
Anonymous says:
What about Hell, Michiagan……only place where Hell really freezes over
Anonymous says:
what about Dildo in British Columbia, Canada…oh wait, no it’s actually in Newfoundland
Anonymous says:
got a place called Hell in norway too
Anonymous says:
What about humptulips, Washington??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humptulips,_Washington
Anonymous says:
in germany are citys like cat brain and colentown
Anonymous says:
Don’t forget about Licking, MO.
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