UN-GGIM Definition: Named places including toponyms for populated places, natural features, and cultural features.
SPHERE Mapping
Place names are cultural/governance constructs. See also INSPIRE Geographical Names.
Corresponding leaf: Geographical Names
Primary sphere: Socio-Technical Subsphere(s): Socio_technical_governance
Harvesting Hints
Keywords: geographical name, toponym, place name, gazetteer, named place. National gazetteers are the primary source.