2012 Membership Directory - Sister Cities...
Transcript of 2012 Membership Directory - Sister Cities...
2012 Membership Directory
“Sister Cities International has been instrumental
in breaking down barriers between cultures and
fostering better relations between communities
separated by oceans.”
—President William Jefferson Clinton
AlabamaBirmingham / POP 229,800Al-Karak, JordanAnshan, ChinaChao Yang District, ChinaCoban, Guatemala Guediawaye, SenegalGweru, ZimbabweHitachi, Japan Huangshi, China Maebashi City, JapanPlzen, Czech RepublicPomigliano d’Arco, ItalyRosh Ha’ayin, IsraelSzekesfehervar, HungaryVinnytsya, UkraineWinneba, Ghana
Mobile / POP 192,830Ariel, IsraelBolinao, PhilippinesCockburn, AustraliaConstanta, RomaniaGaeta, Italy Gianjin, ChinaHavana, CubaHeze, ChinaIchihara, JapanKatowice, PolandKing Shaka District Municipaility, South
AfricaKosice, SlovakiaPyongtaek, Korea, Republic ofVeracruz/Boca del Rio, MexicoWorms, Germany
Montevallo / POP 6,061Echizen, Japan
Tuscaloosa / POP 88,722Narashino, JapanSchorndorf, GermanySunyani-Techiman, Ghana
AlaskaAnchorage / POP 279,243Chitose, JapanDarwin, AustraliaIncheon, Republic of KoreaMagadan, Russian FederationTromso, NorwayWhitby, United Kingdom
Homer / POP 5,691Teshio, JapanYelisovo, Russian Federation
Ketchikan / POP 7,280Kanayama, JapanPrince Rupert, Canada
ArizonaChandler / POP 252,017Tullamore, Ireland
Fountain Hills / POP 24,669Ataco, El SalvadorDierdorf, GermanyKasterlee, Belgium
Gila Bend / POP 1,834No Reported Sister City
Gilbert / POP 207,500Leshan, ChinaNewtownabbey, United Kingdom
Mesa / POP 452,933Burnaby, CanadaCaraz, PeruGuaymas, MexicoKaiping, ChinaNew Zealand
Phoenix / POP 1,567,924Calgary, CanadaCatania, ItalyChengdu, ChinaEnnis, IrelandGrenoble, FranceHermosillo, MexicoHimeji, JapanRamat-Gan, IsraelTaipei Municipality, Taiwan
Prescott / POP 42,265Caborca, MexicoSuchitoto, El Salvador
Scottsdale / POP 235,677Alamos, MexicoCairns, AustraliaHaikou, China Interlaken, SwitzerlandKingston, Canada
Sierra Vista / POP 43,044Cananea, MexicoRadebeul, Germany
Tempe / POP 175,523Al-Hilla, Iraq
Beaulieu-sur-Mer, FranceCarlow, IrelandLower Hutt, New ZealandRegensburg, GermanySkopje, MacedoniaTimbuktu, Mali
ArkansasHeber Springs / POP 7,308Omoa, Honduras
Hot Springs / POP 35,183Hamamaki, Japan
Little Rock / POP 187,452Changchun, ChinaEngland, Newcastle upon TyneHanam City, Republic of KoreaKaohsiung Municipality, TaiwanMons, Belgium
Marion / POP 12,217No Reported Sister City
North Little Rock / POP 60,140Uiwang City, Republic of Korea
St. Joe / POP 28Bride, Isle of Mann, United Kingdom
CaliforniaAlameda / POP 70,272Arita-Machi, JapanLidingo, Sweden
Anaheim / POP 333,249Mito, JapanVitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Bakersfield / POP 315,837Bucheon, Republic of KoreaCixi, ChinaMinsk, Partizan District, BelarusSantiago de Queretaro, Mexico Wakayama, Japan
Benicia / POP 26,174Tula, Mexico
Beverly Hills / POP 34,597Acapulco, MexicoCannes, France
Big Bear Lake / POP 6,133Abtenau, Austria
Burbank / POP 103,286Gaborone, BotswanaIncheon, Republic of KoreaOta, JapanSolna, Sweden
Carlsbad / POP 95,439Futtsu, JapanKarlovy Vary, Czech Republic
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Carson / POP 92,812La Carlota, PhilippinesSoka, JapanWanju-Gu County, Republic of Korea
Chula Vista / POP 217,478Cebu City, PhilippinesOdawara, Japan
Corona / POP 150,308Fuxin City, ChinaGotsu, JapanOcotlan, MexicoSilkeborg, Denmark
Culver City / POP 38,856Iksan City, Republic of KoreaKaizuka, JapanLethbridge, CanadaUruapan, MexicoYanji City, China
Cupertino / POP 53,293Hsin Chu, TaiwanIvrea, ItalyToyokawa, Japan
Dublin / POP 43,960Bray, Ireland
East Palo Alto / POP 33,097Grahamstown, South AfricaMarcq-en-Baroeul, FranceYung Kang, TaiwanZamora, Mexico
Elk Grove / POP 139,000Concepion de Ataco, El Salvador
Encinitas / POP 59,978Hondo, Japan
Fresno / POP 470,508Afula, IsraelBa’Qubah, Iraq
Djambul, Kazakhstan Etchmiadzin, ArmeniaKochi, JapanMünster, GermanyTaraz (Formerly Djambul), Kazakhstan
Verona, Italy Morogoro, Tanzania Taishan, China Torreon, Mexico
Gardena / POP 58,717Huatabampo, MexicoIchikawa, JapanRosarito Beach, Mexico
Glendale / POP 100,100Ghapan, ArmeniaHigashiosaka, JapanHiroshima, JapanRosarito Beach, MexicoTlaquepaque, Mexico
Grass Valley / POP 12,293Bodmin, United Kingdom
Gridley / POP 6,438No Reported Sister City
Hayward / POP 142,061Faro, PortugalFunabashi, JapanGhazni, AfghanistanSan Felipe, Mexico
Irvine / POP 207,500Hermosillo, MexicoNowon-gu, Republic of Korea Seocho-gu, Republic of Korea Taoyuan City, TaiwanTsukuba, Japan
Laguna Beach / POP 23,995Menton, France
Laguna Niguel / POP 64,374Al Qaim, Iraq
Livermore / POP 79,532Quezaltenango, GuatemalaSnezhinsk, Russian FederationYotsukaido, Japan
Lodi / POP 61,301Kofu, JapanLodi, Italy
Long Beach / POP 466,520Bacolod, PhilippinesIzmir, TurkeyMombasa, KenyaPhnom Penh, CambodiaQingdao, ChinaSan Pablo de Manta, EcuadorSochi, Russian FederationYokkaichi, Japan
Los Altos / POP 28,349Greater Bendigo, AustraliaRustington, United KingdomShin Lin District, TaiwanSyktyvkar, Russian Federation
Los Angeles / POP 3,834,340Athens, GreeceAuckland, New Zealand
Berlin, GermanyBeruit, LebanonBordeaux, FranceEilat, IsraelGiza, EgyptGuangzhou, ChinaIschia, ItalyJakarta, IndonesiaKaunas, LithuaniaLusaka, ZambiaMakati, PhilippinesMexico City, MexicoMumbai, IndiaNagoya, JapanPusan, Republic of KoreaSalvador, BrazilSplit, CroatiaSt. Petersburg, Russian FederationTaipei Municipality, TaiwanTehran, IranVancouver, CanadaYerevan, Armenia
Malibu / POP 0No Reported Sister City
Martinez / POP 35,093Dunbar, United KingdomHanchuan, ChinaMilazzo, Italy
Mendocino / POP 824Miasa, Japan
Merced / POP 76,879Albury, AustraliaSomoto, Nicaragua
Millbrae / POP 20,685Kaiping, China La Serena, ChileMosta, Malta
Milpitas / POP 66,770Dagupan City, PhilippinesHuizhou Municipality, ChinaKukizaki, JapanTsukuba City, Japan
Modesto / POP 202,967Aguascalientes, MexicoKhmelnytskyi, UkraineKurume, JapanVernon, CanadaVijayawada, India
Morgan Hill / POP 37,592Headford, IrelandSan Casciano in Val di Pesa, ItalySan Martin de Hidalgo, Mexico
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
Mountainview / POP 70,436Hasselt, BelgiumIwata, Japan
Nevada City / POP 2,941Penzance, United Kingdom
Newport Beach / POP 79,554Antibes, FranceCabo San Lucas, MexicoOkazaki, JapanVung Tau Ba Ria City, Vietnam Yosu City, Republic of Korea
Oakland / POP 401,489Agadir, Morocco Bahir Dar, Ethiopia Beihai, China Changping District, China Chengdu, China Dalian, ChinaFoshan, ChinaFukuoka, JapanGuangzhou, China Haikou City, China Jingan District, China Jinzhou, China Jurong, China Livorno, ItalyMaoming, China Mianyang, China Nakhodka, Russian FederationNanning, China Ocho Rios, JamaicaPort-de-Paix, HaitiPudong, China Qingdao, China Santiago de Cuba, CubaSekondi-Takoradi, GhanaSongShang, China Tanggu City, China Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Weifang, China
Orinda / POP 18,445Lanphun, ThailandTabor, Czech Republic
Palm Desert / POP 50,729Gisborne, New ZealandIxtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Palo Alto / POP 59,246Albi, FranceEnschede, NetherlandsLinkoping, SwedenOaxaca, MexicoPalo, PhilippinesTsuchiura, Japan
Parlier / POP 13,273No Reported Sister City
Pasadena / POP 143,080Järvenpää, FinlandLudwigshafen Am Rhein, GermanyMishima, JapanPaju, Republic of Korea Vanadzor, ArmeniaXicheng District, Beijing, China
Rancho Cordova / POP 60,988Turrialba, Costa Rica
Redondo Beach / POP 67,019Ensenada, MexicoLa Paz, Mexico
Redlands / POP 69,689Hino, JapanLinli, ChinaSan Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Riverbank / POP 20,428Fuyang City, ChinaTamazula de Gordiano, Mexico
Riverside / POP 295,357Cuautla, MexicoEnsenada, MexicoGangnam-Gu, Republic of KoreaHyderabad, IndiaJiangmen, ChinaObuasi, GhanaSendai, Japan
Rohnert Park / POP 40,534Hashimoto, JapanTagaytay, Philippines
Sacramento / POP 460,242Bethlehem, Palestine Chisinau, MoldovaHamilton, New ZealandJinan, ChinaLiestal, SwitzerlandManila, PhilippinesMatsuyama, JapanSan Juan de Oriente, NicaraguaYongsan-Gu, Republic of Korea
San Bernardino / POP 199,285Herzliya, IsraelIle-Ife, NigeriaKigali, RwandaMexicali, MexicoRoxas, PhilippinesTachikawa, JapanTauranga, New ZealandVillahermosa, Mexico
Yushu, ChinaZavolzhie, Russian Federation
San Bruno / POP 40,017Narita, Japan
San Clemente / POP 61,229Balcarce, ArgentinaSan Clemente del Tuyu, ArgentinaSan Jose de Balcarce, Argentina
San Diego / POP 1,279,329Alcala de Henares, SpainCampinas, BrazilCavite City, PhilippinesEdinburgh, United KingdomJalalabad, AfghanistanJeonju, Republic of KoreaLeon, MexicoPerth, AustraliaTaichung City, TaiwanTema, GhanaTijuana, MexicoVladivostok, Russian FederationWarsaw Province, PolandYantai, ChinaYokohama, Japan
San Francisco / POP 808,976Abidjan, Ivory CoastAmman, Jordan Assisi, ItalyBangalore, India Cork, IrelandHaifa, IsraelHo Chi Minh City, VietnamKrakow, Poland Manila, PhilippinesOsaka, JapanSeoul, Republic of KoreaShanghai, ChinaSydney, AustraliaTaipei Municipality, TaiwanThessaloniki, GreeceZurich, Switzerland
San Jose / POP 939,899Dublin, IrelandEkaterinburg, Russian FederationOkayama, JapanPune, IndiaSan Jose, Costa RicaTainan, TaiwanVeracruz, Mexico
San Pablo / POP 30,729Manzanillo, Mexico
Santa Barbara / POP 86,204Dingle, IrelandKotor, Montenegro
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Puerto Vallarta, MexicoSan Juan, PhilippinesToba, JapanWeihai, China
Santa Clarita / POP 169,951Sariaya, PhilippinesTena, Ecuador
Santa Cruz / POP 55,322Alushta, UkraineCounty Roscommon, Ireland Galway, IrelandJinotepe, NicaraguaKasese, Uganda Puerto La Cruz, VenezuelaSestri Levante, ItalyShingu, Japan
Santa Fe Springs / POP 17,112Navojoa, MexicoTirschenreuth, Germany
Santa Monica / POP 87,664Cassino, ItalyFujinomiya, JapanHamm, GermanyMazatlan, MexicoSan’t Elia, Italy
Sebastopol / POP 7,518Chihirin, UkraineYamauchi, Japan
Sonoma / POP 9,893Aswan, EgyptChambolle-Musigny, FranceGreve, ItalyKaniv, UkrainePatzcuaro, MexicoPenglai, ChinaTokaj, Hungary
South San Francisco / POP 61,870Atotonilco, MexicoKishiwada, JapanLucca, ItalyPasig City, Philippines
Stockton / POP 287,245Asaba, NigeriaBattambang, CambodiaEmpalme, MexicoFoshan, ChinaIloilo, PhilippinesParma, ItalyShimizu/Shizuoka, Japan
Temecula / POP 94,767Daisen (Nakayama), JapanLeidschendam-Voorburg, Netherlands
Temple City / POP 38,341Hawkesbury Shire, AustraliaMagdelena, Mexico
Union City / POP 70,075Chiang Rai, ThailandJolandhar, India Liyang, ChinaPasay City, PhilippinesSanta Rosalia, Mexico
Upland / POP 72,464Caborca, MexicoMildura, Australia
Vallejo / POP 114,729Akashi, JapanBagamoyo, TanzaniaBaguio, PhilippinesChin Chon Gun, Republic of KoreaLa Spezia, ItalyTrondheim, Norway
Vernon / POP 91No Reported Sister City
Walnut / POP 30,927Shin Lin District, Taiwan
Walnut Creek / POP 63,286Noceto, ItalySiofok, Hungary
Whittier / POP 82,267Changshu, China
ColoradoArvada / POP 106,328Kyzylorda, KazakhstanMechelen, Belgium
Aspen / POP 5,902Chamonix, FranceDavos, SwitzerlandGarmisch-Partenkirchen, GermanyQueenstown, New ZealandSan Carlos de Bariloche, ArgentinaShimukappu, Japan
Boulder / POP 93,552Ciudad Mante, MexicoDushanbe, TajikistanJalapa, Nicaragua Kisumu, KenyaLhasa, ChinaYamagata, JapanYateras, Cuba
Brighton / POP 31,380Ziebice, Poland
Broomfield / POP 53,691Broomfield, United KingdomUeda, Japan
Colorado Springs / POP 376,427Bankstown, AustraliaBishkek, KyrgyzstanFujiyoshida, JapanKaohsiung Municipality, TaiwanNuevo Casas Grandes, MexicoSmolensk, Russian Federation
Commerce City / POP 40,929Nanning, China
Denver / POP 566,974Axum, EthiopiaBrest, FranceChennai, IndiaCuernavaca, MexicoKarmiel, IsraelKunming, ChinaNairobi, KenyaPotenza, ItalyTakayama, JapanUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Denver Regional Council ofGovernments / POP 1,100,000
Baghdad, Iraq
Estes Park / POP 6,432Monteverde, Costa Rica
Firestone / POP 8,117No Reported Sister City
Lakewood / POP 140,305Chester, United KingdomPortsmouth, United KingdomStade, GermanySutherland Shire, Australia
Longmont / POP 84,995Chino City, JapanCiudad Guzman, Mexico
Pueblo / POP 104,951Bergamo, ItalyChihuahua, MexicoLucca Sicula, ItalyMaribor, SloveniaPuebla, MexicoWeifang, China
Steamboat Springs / POP 9,592Saasfee, SwitzerlandSan Martin de los Andes, Argentina
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
Connecticut Enfield / POP 45,011Chung Li City, TaiwanRonneby, Sweden
Essex / POP 0Deschapelles, Haiti
New Haven / POP 123,669Afula-Gilboa Region, IsraelAmalfi, ItalyAvignon, FranceFreetown, Sierra LeoneHue City, VietnamLeon, Nicaragua
Stratford / POP 49,015Stratford upon Avon, United KingdomStratford, CanadaStratford, New Zealand
District of ColumbiaWashington / POP 591,833Accra, GhanaAnkara, TurkeyAthens, Greece Bangkok, ThailandBeijing, ChinaBrazzaville, Republic of the CongoBruxelles-Capitale (Région de), BelgiumChongqing (Municipality of), ChinaDakar, SenegalParis, France Rome, ItalySeoul, Republic of KoreaSunderland, United KingdomTshwane Metropolitan Municipality, South
Africa
DelawareRehoboth Beach / POP 1,587No Reported Sister City
Wilmington / POP 72,868Fulda, GermanyKalmar, SwedenNemours, FranceNingbo, ChinaOlevano sul Tusciano, ItalyOsogbo, NigeriaWatford, United Kingdom
FloridaBoynton Beach / POP 67,908Les Cayes, HaitiQufu, China
Cocoa / POP 17,500Beit Shemesh, Israel
Coral Gables / POP 42,107Aix-en-Provence, FranceCartagena, ColombiaEl Puerto de Santa Maria, SpainGranada, SpainLa Antigua, GuatemalaPisa, ItalyQuito, Ecuador
Crestview / POP 19,444Noirmoutier, France
Daytona Beach / POP 64,371Bayonne, FranceCampeche, Mexico
Delray Beach / POP 64,092Miyazu, JapanMoshi, Tanzania
Doral / POP 0No Reported Sister City
Fort Lauderdale / POP 183,126Agogo, GhanaBelo Horizonte, BrazilCap Haitien, HaitiGold Coast, AustraliaHaifa, IsraelKaoshing County, TaiwanLa Romana, Dominican RepublicMar del Plata, ArgentinaMargarita Island, VenezuelaMedellin, ColombiaMugla, TurkeyPanama City, PanamaQuepos, Costa RicaRimini, ItalySao Sebastiao, BrazilSefton, United KingdomVenice, Italy
Gainesville / POP 114,916Duhok, IraqJacmel, HaitiKfar Saba, IsraelManizales, ColombiaMatagalpa, NicaraguaNovorossiisk, Russian FederationQalqilya, Palestine AuthorityTegucigalpa, Honduras
Hollywood / POP 145,794Baia Mare, RomaniaCiudad de la Costa, UruguayGuatemala City, GuatemalaHerzliya, IsraelHiguey Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicLecheria, VenezuelaRomorantin, FranceVlore, Albania
Jacksonville / POP 805,000Bahia Blanca, ArgentinaCuritiba, BrazilMasan, Republic of KoreaMurmansk, Russian FederationNantes, FranceNelson Mandela Bay Municipality,
South AfricaNingbo, China
San Juan, Puerto RicoShaoxing, ChinaSuzhou, ChinaYingkou, China
Lakeland / POP 92,796Balti, MoldovaChongming County, Shanghai, ChinaImabari, JapanPortmore, St. Catherine, JamaicaRichmond Hill, Canada
Lauderdale By The Sea / POP 5,867Henley-on-Thames, United KingdomSan Isidro, PeruSuzano, Brazil
Lauderhill / POP 67,073Chaguanas, Trinidad-TobagoFalmouth, JamaicaGemlik, TurkeyPetionville, HaitiSuzano, Brazil
Miami / POP 409,719Agadir, Morocco
Amman, Jordan
Bogota, ColombiaBuenos Aires, ArgentinaCochabamba, Bolivia
Kagoshima, JapanKaohsiung Municipality, Taiwan
Lima, PeruManagua, Nicaragua
Montes de Oca, Costa Rica
Murcia, Spain
Palermo, Italy
Panama City, Panama
Port-au-Prince, HaitiQingdao, China Ramat-Hasharon, Israel Santiago, ChileSanto Domingo, Dominican RepublicVarna, Bulgaria
Miami Beach / POP 85,036Almonte, SpainCesky Krumlov, Czech RepublicCozumel, MexicoFujisawa, JapanIca, PeruPescara, Italy
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Santa Marta, Colombia
Miami Dade County / POP 2,387,170Asuncion, ParaguayBahamasCabildo de Tenerife, SpainCayman Islands
Iquique, ChileKingston, JamaicaLamentin, Guadeloupe
Maldonado, UruguayMendoza, ArgentinaMonagas (State of), VenezuelaNew Taipei City, TaiwanPereira, ColombiaPetit Goave, HaitiPrague, Czech RepublicProvincia di Asti, ItalyPucallpa, PeruSt. Kitts and Nevis IslandsSan Jose, Costa RicaSanta Cruz, BoliviaSanto Domingo, Dominican RepublicSao Paulo, BrazilStockholm County, SwedenTurks and Caicos IslandsVeracruz, Mexico
Miramar / POP 113,010No Reported Sister City
Mount Dora / POP 12,091Forres, United Kingdom
New Port Richey / POP 17,385Cavaliere sur Mer, France
North Miami / POP 55,908Delmas, Haiti
Ocala / POP 53,491Pisa, ItalySincelejo, Colombia
Ocala / POP 246,407St. Petersburg, Russian FederationTakamatsu, Japan
Orlando / POP 227,907Curitiba, BrazilGuilin, ChinaMonterrey, MexicoOrenburg, Russian FederationReykjanesbaer, IcelandSeine-et-Marne Region, FranceTainan City, TaiwanUrayasu, JapanValladolid, Spain
Pensacola / POP 54,283Chimbote, PeruEscazu, Costa RicaGero, JapanGorlovka, UkraineKaohsiung Municipality, TaiwanMiraflores, Peru
Saint Augustine / POP 12,284Aviles, SpainCartagena de Indias, ColombiaCiudadella de Menorca, SpainGeorge-Town, Great Exuma, BahamasSan Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Southwest Ranches / POP 7,203Clifden, Ireland
St. Petersburg / POP 246,407St. Petersburg, Russian FederationTakamatsu, Japan
Sunny Isles Beach / POP 15,315Netanya, Israel
Tallahassee / POP 159,012Konongo-Odumasi, GhanaKrasnodar, Russian FederationPopayan, ColombiaRamat-Hasharon, IsraelSligo, IrelandSt. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Sarasota / POP 52,340Dunfermline, United KingdomHamilton, CanadaPerpignan, FranceSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Siming District of Xiamen City, ChinaTel Mond, IsraelTreviso, ItalyVladimir, Russian Federation
Tampa / POP 336,823Agrigento, ItalyAshdod, IsraelBarranquilla, ColombiaCordoba, Argentina
Granada, Nicaragua
Izmir, TurkeyLe Havre, FranceOviedo, SpainVeracruz/Boca del Rio, Mexico
Tarpon Springs / POP 23,369Kalymnos, Greece
Tavares / POP 13,344Xindian, Taiwan
West Palm Beach / POP 100,001Budva, MontenegroTzahar Region, Israel
Georgia Athens / POP 116,714Cortona, ItalyKamienets-Podilski, Ukraine
Atlanta / POP 519,145Ancient Olympia, GreeceBrussels, BelgiumBucharest, RomaniaCotonou, BeninDaegu, Republic of KoreaFukuoka, JapanLagos Island, NigeriaMontego Bay, JamaicaNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomNuremberg, GermanyPort of Spain, Trinidad-TobagoRa’anana, IsraelRio de Janeiro, BrazilSalcedo, Dominican RepublicSalzburg, AustriaTaipei Municipality, TaiwanTbilisi, GeorgiaToulouse, France
Brunswick / POP 16,269I-Lan, Taiwan
Cobb County / POP 698,158Seongdong-Gu, Republic of Korea
Columbus / POP 185,781Bistrita, RomaniaKiryu, JapanZugdidi, Georgia
Decatur / POP 19,168Bousse, Burkina FasoOuahigouya, Burkina FasoTrujillo, Peru
Elberton / POP 4,546Mure, Japan
LaGrange / POP 29,588Craigavon, Ireland
Hinesville / POP 30,152No Reported Sister City
Savannah / POP 130,331Bat’umi, GeorgiaKaya, Burkina FasoPatras, Greece
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
HawaiiHonolulu / POP 950,000Baguio, Philippines Baku, Azerbaijan Bruyeres, FranceCaracas, Venezuela Cebu, Philippines Funchal, Madeira, Portugal Hiroshima, Japan Hue, Vietnam Incheon, Republic of Korea Kaohsiung Municipality, Taiwan Laoag City, Philippines Manila, Philippines Mombasa, Kenya Mumbai, India San Juan, Puerto Rico Seoul, Republic of Korea Sintra, PortugalTokyo, Japan Uwajima, Japan
Maui / POP 143,574Albi, FranceArequipa, PeruBacarra City, PhilippinesEmbo, United KingdomFunchal, PortugalHachijo Island, JapanHainan Province, ChinaHirara City, JapanMadrid, SpainManila, PhilippinesPingtung, TaiwanPuerto Princesa, PhilippinesQuezon City, PhilippinesRapa Nui, ChileSan Juan, PhilippinesSao Miguel Island, PortugalAmerican SamoaZambales Province, PhilippinesZhongshan City, China
IowaCouncil Bluffs / POP 59,921El Hajeb, MoroccoKaradah, Baghdad, IraqTobolsk, Russian Federation
Des Moines / POP 196,998Kofu, JapanProvincia di Catanzaro, ItalySaint-Etienne, FranceShijiazhuang, ChinaStavropol, Russian Federation
Dubuque / POP 57,250Pyatigorsk, Russian Federation
Elkader / POP 1,328Mascara, Algeria
Fort Madison / POP 10,897Prum, Germany
Grinnell / POP 9,205Zheleznovodsk, Russian Federation
Laurens / POP 1,260Laurens, France
Muscatine / POP 22,504Crespo, ArgentinaDrohobych, UkraineIchikawadaimon, JapanKislovodsk, Russian FederationLomza, PolandLudwigslust, GermanyParana, ArgentinaPaysandu, UruguayRamallah, Palestine Authority
Newton / POP 15,042Smila, UkraineWuchi Town, Taiwan
Osage / POP 3,428Lermontov, Russian Federation
Shenandoah / POP 4,944Tisovek, Slovakia
Waverly / POP 9,298Eisenach, Germany
IdahoIdaho Falls / POP 54,334Tokai-Mura, Japan
Moscow / POP 23,223Villa Carlos Fonseca, Nicaragua
Pocatello / POP 54,901Iwamizawa, JapanKwaremanguel, Burkina Faso
IllinoisAddison / POP 36,975Triggiano, Italy
Bartlett / POP 42,209Miaoli, Taiwan
Belleville / POP 41,097Paderborn, Germany
Belvidere / POP 23,532Schwieberdingen, GermanyVaux-le-Penil, France
Berwyn / POP 56,657Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Bloomington/Normal / POP 125,082Asahikawa, JapanCaibarien, CubaCanterbury, United KingdomRemedios, CubaVladimir, Russian Federation
Carbondale / POP 25,902Shimla, IndiaTainai City, JapanTainan City, Taiwan
Chicago / POP 2,853,114Accra, GhanaAmman, JordanAthens, GreeceBelgrade, SerbiaBirmingham, United KingdomBogota, ColombiaBusan Metropolitan City,
Republic of KoreaCasablanca, MoroccoDelhi, IndiaDurban, South AfricaGalway, IrelandGothenburg, SwedenHamburg, GermanyKyiv, UkraineLahore, PakistanLucerne, SwitzerlandMexico City, MexicoMilan, ItalyMoscow, Russian FederationOsaka, JapanParis, France
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“From humanitarian assistance tocommunity development, you helpgive hope and comfort to countlessindividuals and communitiesthroughout the world. I encourageSister Cities International in itsefforts to unite communities, buildunderstanding and promote peaceacross national and culturalbarriers.”
—President George W. Bush
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Petach Tikva, IsraelPrague, Czech RepublicShanghai, ChinaShenyang, ChinaToronto, CanadaVilnius, LithuaniaWarsaw, Poland
Chicago Heights / POP 30,586Asuogyaman, GhanaCedral, MexicoSan Benedetto del Tronto, ItalyWadowice, Poland
Columbia / POP 9,342Gedern, Germany
Dixon / POP 15,272Castlebar, IrelandDickson, Russian FederationHerzberg, GermanyThika, Kenya
Dolton / POP 24,032Kadjebi, GhanaManwere, Ghana
Elk Grove Village / POP 33,320Termini Imerese, Sicily, Italy
Hanover Park / POP 36,929Cape Coast, GhanaValparaiso, Mexico
Highland / POP 9,748Sursee, Switzerland
Hoffman Estates / POP 53,145Angouleme, France
Lake Zurich / POP 20,620Nittenau, Germany
Millstadt / POP 3,314Gross-Bieberau, Germany
Mount Prospect / POP 53,338Sevres, France
Naperville / POP 142,479Nitra, SlovakiaPatzcuaro, Mexico
Palatine / POP 67,080Fontenay-le-Comte, France
Park Ridge / POP 36,927Kinver, United Kingdom
Peoria / POP 114,114Benxi, ChinaClonmel, IrelandFriedrichshafen, Germany
Quincy / POP 40,069Herford, Germany
Richton Park / POP 14,000No Reported Sister City
Rockford / POP 156,596Borghom, SwedenBrovary, UkraineChangzhou, ChinaFerentino, ItalyJonkoping, Sweden
Roselle / POP 23,209Bochnia, Poland
Shaumburg / POP 72,147Namerikawa, JapanSchaumburg, Germany
Springfield / POP 117,090Ashikaga, JapanKillarney, Ireland San Pedro de las Colonias, Mexico
Tampico / POP 800Privolnoye, Russian Federation
Tinley Park / POP 59,198Budingen, GermanyMallow, Ireland
Urbana / POP 39,641Zomba, Malawi
Waterloo / POP 9,813Porta Westfalica, Germany
West Chicago / POP 26,544Taufkirchen, Germany
Wood Dale / POP 13,535
IndianaBloomington / POP 71,819Luchou Township, TaiwanPosoltega, NicaraguaSanta Clara, Cuba
Carmel / POP 64,400Kawachinagano, Japan
Elkhart / POP 52,647Burton upon Trent, United KingdomKurdjali, Bulgaria
Evansville / POP 116,309Osnabruck, GermanyTizimin, MexicoTochigi-Shi, Japan
Fishers / POP 69,011Billericay, United Kingdom
Fort Madison / POP 63,679Ota, Japan
Goshen / POP 32,630Bexbach, Germany
Greenfield / POP 18,401Kakuda, Japan
Indianapolis / POP 795,458Campinas, Brazil Cologne, GermanyHangzhou, China Hyderabad, India Monza, ItalyNorthhamptonshire County, United
KingdomPiran, SloveniaTaipei Municipality, Taiwan
Jasper / POP 13,936Pfaffenweiler, Germany
Madison / POP 228,775No Reported Sister City
Newburgh / POP 3,312Newburgh, United Kingdom
Noblesville / POP 41,561Cittadella, ItalyNova Prata, Brazil
Richmond / POP 36,993Daito, JapanSerpukhov, Russian Federation
KansasHays / POP 20,368Neustadt an der Waldnaab, GermanySanta Maria, ParaguayXinzheng, China
Lawrence / POP 90,520Eutin, GermanyHiratsuka, JapanIniades, Greece
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
Lindsborg / POP 3,262Munkfors, Sweden
Olathe / POP 118,034Chur, SwitzerlandOcotlan, Mexico
Prairie Village / POP 21,422Dolyna, UkraineSchaerbeek, Belgium
Victoria / POP 1,191Kubelstein Stadt Schesslitz, Germany
Wichita / POP 361,420Cancun, MexicoKaifeng, ChinaOrleans, FranceTlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico
KentuckyDanville / POP 15,524Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
Georgetown / POP 21,000Tahara, Japan
Lexington / POP 279,044County Kildare, IrelandDeauville, FranceNewmarket, United KingdomShinhidaka, Japan
Louisville / POP 256,231Jiujiang, ChinaLa Plata, ArgentinaLeeds, United KingdomMainz, GermanyMontpellier, FrancePerm, Russian FederationQuito, EcuadorTamale, Ghana
Midway / POP 1,620No Reported Sister City
Morehead / POP 7,707Ballymena, United KingdomYangshuo County, China
Owensboro / POP 55,516Nisshin, JapanOlomouc, Czech RepublicOlomouc Kraj, Czech Republic
Paris / POP 9,200No Reported Sister City
Pikeville / POP 6,300No Reported Sister City
LouisianaNew Orleans / POP 354,850Caracas, VenezuelaDurban, South AfricaInnsbruck, AustriaJuan-les-Pins, FranceMaracaibo, VenezuelaMatsue, JapanMerida, MexicoPointe-Noire, CongoSan Miguel de Tucuman, ArgentinaTegucigalpa, Honduras
Saint Martinville / POP 6,900Bouctouche , CanadaChâtellerault, France Goree Island, SenegalLa Ville De Chaudfontaine, BelgiumMemramcook, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Ploërmel, France
MainePortland / POP 62,561Archangelsk, Russian FederationCap Haitien, HaitiMytilene, GreeceShinagawa, Japan
Waterville / POP 1,897Kotlas, Russian Federation
MarylandBaltimore / POP 636,919Alexandria, EgyptAshkelon, IsraelEly O'Carroll, IrelandGbarnga, LiberiaGenoa, ItalyKawasaki, JapanLuxor, EgyptOdessa, UkrainePiraeus, GreeceRotterdam, NetherlandsXiamen, China
Calvert County / POP 88,698Filey, United Kingdom
Columbia / POP 88,254Cergy-Pontoise, FranceTres Cantos, Spain
District Heights / POP 6,034Mbuji-Mayi, CongoThomonde, Haiti
Montgomery County / POP 600,000No Reported Sister City
Oakland / POP 2,000Otepää, Estonia Torva, Estonia Valga, Estonia
Ocean City / POP 7,042Finale Ligure, Italy
Owings Mills / POP 30,622 No Reported Sister City
Riverdale Park / POP 6,418Ipala, Guatemala
Rockville / POP 58,706Pinneberg, Germany
Salisbury / POP 27,833Salisbury, United Kingdom Tartu, Estonia
State of Maryland / POP 5,633,597Anhui Province, ChinaBaghdad Governorate, Iraq Bong County, LiberiaGyeongsangnam, Republic of KoreaHarju County, EstoniaJalisco, MexicoKanagawa, JapanKocaeli Metropolitan Municipality,
Turkey Leningrad Region/City of St. Petersburg,
Russian FederationLodz Region, PolandMaryland County, LiberiaNinh Thuan Province, VietnamNord-Pas de Calais, FranceRio de Janeiro, BrazilWallonia, Belgium
MassachusettsArlington / POP 41,144Nagaokakyo, JapanPort Arlington, IrelandTeosinte, El Salvador
Cambridge / POP 101,365Cambridge, United KingdomCienfuegos, CubaCoimbra, PortugalGaeta, ItalyGalway, IrelandSan Jose Las Flores, El SalvadorYerevan, ArmeniaTsukuba (Yatabe), Japan
Concord / POP 17,668 Nanae, JapanSan Marcos, Nicaragua
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Gardner / POP 20,228FondeFred, Haiti
Longmeadow / POP 15,633
Newburyport / POP 17,542Bura, KenyaZelenogorsk, Russian Federation
Pittsfield / POP 42,652Ballina, IrelandCava de Tirreni, ItalyJeong Ju, Republic of KoreaMalpaisillo, Nicaragua
Somerville / POP 50,000Gaeta, Italy Nordeste, PortugalTiznit, Morocco Yucuaiquan, El Salvador
MichiganChelsea / POP 5,016Shimizu, Japan
Frankenmuth / POP 4,705Gunzenhausen, Germany
Grand Rapids / POP 193,627Bielsko-Biala, PolandGa District, GhanaOmihachiman, JapanPerugia, ItalyZapopan, Mexico
Hancock / POP 4,149Porvoo, Finland
Holland / POP 34,002Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico
Lansing / POP 114,947Akuapem South District, GhanaAsan, Chungcheong Nam Province,
Republic of Korea Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Guadalajara, MexicoKuybushevsky Central District, Russian
FederationOtsu, JapanSaltillo, MexicoSanming, ChinaTipitapa, Nicaragua
Muskegon / POP 39,402Antalya, TurkeyHartlepool, United KingdomOmuta, Japan
Redford / POP 47,313Gau-Algesheim, GermanyGeorgina, CanadaSt. Johann, Austria
Saline / POP 5,005Brecon, Wales, United KingdomLindenberg, Germany
South Haven / POP 4,403Quilali, Nicaragua
Walker / POP 23,722Colac, Australia
MinnesotaBloomington / POP 81,446Izumi City, Japan
Columbia Heights / POP 18,210Lomianki, Poland
Duluth / POP 84,397Isumi-shi, JapanPetrozavodsk, Russian FederationThunder Bay, CanadaVaxjo, Sweden
Elbow Lake / POP 1,184Flekkefjord, Norway
Fergus Falls / POP 13,636Nordhordland Region, Norway
Hibbing / POP 16,209Waldsrode, Germany
Melrose / POP 3,145Buhl, GermanyLegden, Germany
Minneapolis / POP 377,392Cuernavaca, MexicoEldoret, KenyaHarbin, ChinaIbaraki City, JapanKuopio, FinlandNajaf, IraqNovosibirsk, Russian FederationSantiago, ChileTours, FranceUppsala, Sweden
Moorhead / POP 36,012Druskininkai, LithuaniaVimmerby, Sweden
Muskegon / POP 39,402Antalya, TurkeyHartlepool, United KingdomOmuta, Japan
New Ulm / POP 13,048Neu-Ulm, GermanyUlm, Germany
Red Wing / POP 15,703Ikata, JapanKongsberg, NorwayQuzhou, China
Redford / POP 47,313Gau-Algesheim, GermanyGeorgina, CanadaSt. Johann, Austria
Saint Peter / POP 10,971Petatlan, Mexico
Shoreview / POP 25,111Einhausen, Germany
St. Anthony / POP 7,817Salo, Finland
Winona / POP 26,785Bytow, PolandMisato, Japan
Worthington / POP 10,919Crailsheim, Germany
MissouriKansas City / POP 450,375Arusha, TanzaniaFreetown, Sierra LeoneGuadalajara, MexicoHannover, GermanyKurashiki, JapanMetz, France
Morelia, MexicoPort Harcourt, NigeriaRamla, IsraelSan Nicolas de los Garza, MexicoSeville, SpainTainan City, TaiwanXi’an, China
Saint Charles / POP 63,644Ludwigsburg, Germany
Springfield / POP 156,206Isesaki, JapanTlaquepaque, Mexico
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
St. Louis / POP 991,830Bogor, IndonesiaBologna, ItalyBrko, Bosnia and Herzegovina Donegal County, Ireland Galway, IrelandGeorgetown, GuyanaLyon, FranceNanjing, ChinaSamara, Russian FederationSan Luis Potosí, MexicoSt. Louis, SenegalStuttgart, GermanySuwa, JapanSzczecin, PolandWuhan, China
MississippiJackson / POP 173,514No Reported Sister City
MontanaLivingston / POP 7,500Naganohara, Japan
Missoula / POP 68,202Neckargemünd, GermanyPalmerston North, New Zealand
NebraskaKearney / POP 30,000No Reported Sister City
Omaha / POP 438,646Braunschweig, GermanyNaas, IrelandShizuoka, JapanSiauliai, LithuaniaXalapa-Enríquez, MexicoYantai, China
Scottsbluff/Gering / POP 22,464Bamiyan, Afghanistan
NevadaFallon / POP 8,473Vani, Georgia
Tonopam / POP 2,627Nana-Kenieba, Mali
New HampshireManchester / POP 110,000No Reported Sister City
New JerseyMontclair / POP 36,966Barnet, United Kingdom
Montclair / POP 36,966Cherepovets, Russian FederationGraz, AustriaLaguna de Perlas, Nicaragua
New Brunswick / POP 48,573County Limerick, IrelandDebrecen, HungaryFukui City, JapanTsuruoka, Japan
Princeton / POP 13,517Colmar, FrancePettoranello, Italy
New MexicoAlbuquerque / POP 518,271Alburquerque, SpainAshgabat, TurkmenistanChihuahua, MexicoGuadalajara, MexicoHelmstedt, GermanyHua Lien City, TaiwanLanzhou, ChinaSasebo, Japan
Angel Fire / POP 1,216 Quang Tri Town, Vietnam
Las Cruces / POP 89,722Ciudad Lerdo, MexicoNienburg, Germany
Los Alamos / POP 18,074Sarov, Russian Federation
Santa Fe / POP 71,831Bukhara, UzbekistanHolguin, CubaParral, MexicoSanta Fe, SpainSorrento, ItalyTsuyama, JapanZhangjiajie City, China
New YorkAlbany / POP 94,172Nassau, BahamasNijmegen, NetherlandsQuebec City, CanadaTula, Russian FederationVerona, Italy
Binghamton / POP 45,020Borovichi, Russian FederationLa Teste, France
Canisteo / POP 2,231Wauchope, Australia
Corning / POP 10,321Kakegawa (Osuka), JapanLviv, UkraineSan Giovanni Valdarno, Italy
Honeoye Falls / POP 2,600Borgne, Haiti
Horseheads / POP 6,254Bato-Machi, Japan
Irondequoit / POP 40,000Pescara, ItalyPoltava, Ukraine
New Paltz / POP 6,595Niimi City (Osa), Japan
New York / POP 8,363,710Beijing, ChinaBudapest, Hungary Cairo, EgyptJerusalem, IsraelJohannesburg, South AfricaLondon, United KingdomMadrid, SpainRome, ItalySanto Domingo, Dominican RepublicTokyo, Japan
Niagara Falls / POP 50,193No Reported Sister City
Red Hook / POP 11,319No Reported Sister City
Rochester / POP 206,759Alytus, LithuaniaBamako, MaliCaltanissetta, ItalyHamamatsu, JapanKrakow, PolandPuerto Plata, Dominican RepublicRehovot, IsraelRennes, FranceVelikiy Novgorod, Russian FederationWaterford, IrelandWurzburg, GermanyXianyang, China
Saratoga Springs / POP 29,126Chekhov, Russian Federation
North CarolinaAsheville / POP 73,875Karpenisi, GreeceOsogbo, NigeriaSan Cristobal de las Casas, MexicoSaumur, France
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Valladolid, MexicoVladikavkaz, Russian Federation
Beaufort / POP 4,192Beaufort, AustraliaBeaufort, IrelandBeaufort, LuxembourgBeaufort, MalaysiaBeaufort, South AfricaBeaufort, United KingdomBeaufort Blavincourt, FranceBeaufort en Argonne, FranceBeaufort en Santerre, FranceBeaufort en Vallee, FranceBeaufort sur Doron, FranceBeaufort sur Gervanne, FranceBeaufort-Haute-Garonne, FranceBeaufort-Herault, FranceBeaufort-Isere, FranceBeaufort-Jura, FranceBeaufort-Nord, FranceChapdes-Beaufort, FranceMontmorency Beaufort, France
Boone / POP 14,942Collinewood, Canada
Cary / POP 121,796County Meath, IrelandHsinchu City, TaiwanLeTouquet, FranceMarkham, Canada
Charlotte / POP 671,588Arequipa, PeruBaoding, ChinaHadera, IsrealKrefeld, GermanyKumasi, GhanaLimoges, FranceVoronezh, Russian FederationWroclaw, Poland
Concord / POP 64,653Killarney, Ireland
Durham / POP 229,174Arusha, TanzaniaDurham, United KingdomKostroma, Russian FederationToyama, Japan
Fayetteville / POP 198,071No Reported Sister City
Gastonia / POP 72,505Gotha, GermanySantiago de Surco, Peru
Hendersonville / POP 12,005Almuñécar, Spain
Laurinburg / POP 15,493Oban, United Kingdom
Lenoir / POP 18,954No Reported Sister City
Mooresville / POP 21,954Hockenheim, Germany
Raleigh / POP 392,552Compiegne, FranceKingston-upon-Hull, United KingdomRostock, GermanyXiangyang, China
Southern Pines / POP 12,675Newry and Mourne, Northern Ireland,
United Kingdom
Wilmington / POP 99,623Bridgetown, BarbadosDandong, ChinaDoncaster, United KingdomSan Pedro, Belize
Winston-Salem / POP 215,348Buchanan, LiberiaKumasi, GhanaNassau, Bahamas Ungheni City Mayoralty, MoldovaYangpu District, China
OhioAkron / POP 207,934Chemnitz, GermanyKiryat Ekron, Israel
Centerville / POP 22,904Bad Zwischenahn, GermanyWaterloo, Canada
Cincinnati / POP 332,458Gifu, JapanKharkiv, UkraineLiuzhou, ChinaMunich, GermanyMysore, IndiaNancy, FranceNew Taipei City, Taiwan
Cleveland / POP 438,042Alexandria, EgyptBahir Dar, EthiopiaBangalore, IndiaBrasov, RomaniaBratislava, SlovakiaCleveland County, United KingdomConakry, GuineaFieri, AlbaniaGdansk, PolandHeidenheim, Germany
Holon, IsraelIbadan, NigeriaKlaipeda, LithuaniaLima, PeruLjubljana, SloveniaMiskolc, HungaryRouen, FranceSegundo Montes, El SalvadorTaipei Municipality, TaiwanVicenza, ItalyVolgograd, Russian FederationWest Mayo, Ireland
Columbus / POP 747,755Ahmedabad, IndiaDresden, GermanyGenoa, ItalyHefei, ChinaHerzliya, IsraelOdense, DenmarkSeville, SpainTainan City, Taiwan
Dayton / POP 155,461Augsburg, GermanyHolon, IsraelMonrovia, LiberiaOiso, JapanSarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Delaware / POP 34,700Baumholder, Germany
Huber Heights / POP 37,148Dover, United KingdomRheinsberg, Germany
Kent / POP 28,253Dudince, Slovakia
Kettering / POP 54,136Kettering, United KingdomSteyr, Austria
Lima / POP 37,829Harima, Japan
Montgomery / POP 10,001Neuilly-Plaisance, France
Oakwood / POP 8,517Le Vesinet, FranceOutremont, Canada
Oberlin / POP 8,330Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Portsmouth / POP 20,297No Reported Sister City
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
Toledo / POP 293,201Delmenhorst, GermanyHyderabad, PakistanLondrina, BrazilQinhuangdao, ChinaSzeged, HungaryTanga, TanzaniaToledo, SpainToyohashi, Japan
Vandalia / POP 14,124Lichtenfels, GermanyPrestwick, United Kingdom
Westlake / POP 30,710Tralee, Ireland
OklahomaEdmond / POP 81,093Engles, Russian Federation
Oklahoma City / POP 547,274Haikou City, ChinaPuebla, MexicoRio de Janeiro, BrazilTainan City, TaiwanTaipei Municipality, TaiwanUlyanovsk, Russian FederationYehud, Israel
Ponca City / POP 24,590Baiyin, China
Stillwater / POP 47,653Kameoka, Japan
Yukon / POP 22,498Krnov, Czech Republic
OregonAshland / POP 21,299Guanajuato, Mexico
Astoria / POP 9,879Walldorf, Germany
Beaverton / POP 86,205Birobidjan, Russian FederationCheonan, Republic of KoreaCluses, FranceGotemba, JapanHsinchu City, TaiwanTrossingen, Germany
Corvallis / POP 51,110Gondar, EthiopiaUzhgorod, Ukraine
Eugene / POP 150,104Chinju, Republic of Korea
Irkutsk, Russian FederationKakegawa, JapanKathmandu, Nepal
Grants Pass/Josephine County / POP 33,217
Rubtsovsk, Russian Federation
Hillsboro / POP 91,436No Reported Sister City
Hood River / POP 6,877Tsuruta, Japan
Jacksonville / POP 2,181Lawrence, New Zealand
Medford / POP 72,186Alba, Italy
Ontario / POP 10,991Osakasayma City, Japan
Oregon City / POP 31,086Tateshina, Japan
Portland / POP 557,706Ashkelon, IsraelBologna, ItalyGuadalajara, MexicoKaohsiung Municipality, TaiwanKhabarovsk, Russian FederationMutare, ZimbabweSapporo, JapanSuzhou, ChinaUlsan, Republic of Korea
PennsylvaniaBoyertown / POP 3,933Bogodukhov, Ukraine
Ephrata / POP 13,074Eberbach, Germany
Hazleton / POP 21,732Gorzow Wielkopolski, PolandLambro and Mingardo, Italy
Northampton / POP 9,841Stegersbach, Austria
Philadelphia / POP 1,449,634Abruzzo (Region of), ItalyAix-en-Provence, FranceDouala, CameroonFlorence, ItalyIncheon, Republic of KoreaKobe, JapanMosul, Iraq
Nizhni Novgorod, Russian FederationTel Aviv, Israel
Tianjin, ChinaTorun, Poland
Saxonburg / POP 1,593Muehlhausen, Germany
South CarolinaAnderson / POP 26,686United States, Carrickfergus, United
Kingdom
Charleston / POP 110,015Spoleto, Italy
Clover / POP 4,916Larne, United Kingdom
Columbia / POP 127,029Chelyabinsk, Russian FederationCluj Napoca, RomaniaKaiserslautern, GermanyPlovdiv, Bulgaria
Greenville / POP 58,754Bergamo, ItalyKortrijk, BelgiumTianjin Port Free Trade Zone, China
Myrtle Beach / POP 29,971Burlington, CanadaKeighley, United KingdomPinamar, Argentina
Newberry / POP 10,893Hamm/Sieg, Germany
South DakotaRapid City / POP 63,997Apolda, GermanyNikko, Japan
Sioux Falls / POP 154,997Newry, United KingdomPotsdam, Germany
TennesseeBlount County / POP 121,511Zhelenznogorsk, Russian Federation
Chattanooga / POP 169,884Gangneung, Republic of KoreaGivatayim, IsraelHamm, GermanyNizhnii Tagil, Russian FederationWolfsburg, GermanyWuxi, China
Franklin / POP 171,452Carleton Place, CanadaCounty Laois, Ireland
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Germantown / POP 37,317Konigs Wusterhausen, Germany
Johnson City / POP 61,028Guaranda, EcuadorRonneby, SwedenRybinsk, Russian FederationTeterow, Germany
Knoxville / POP 184,802Chelm, PolandChengdu, ChinaKaohsiung Municipality, TaiwanLarissa, GreeceMuroran, JapanNeuquen, ArgentinaYesan County, Korea, Republic of
Nashville / POP 596,462Belfast, United KingdomCaen, FranceCrouy, France Edmonton, CanadaMagdeburg, GermanyMendoza, ArgentinaTaiyuan, China
Oak Ridge / POP 27,514Nakashi (Naka Machi), JapanObninsk, Russian Federation
TexasArlington / POP 367,197Bad Königshofen, Germany
Austin / POP 743,074Adelaide, AustraliaAntalya, TurkeyGwangmyeong, Republic of KoreaHackney, United Kingdom Koblenz, GermanyLima, PeruMaseru, LesothoOita City, JapanOrlu, NigeriaSaltillo, MexicoTaichung City, TaiwanTehuacan, Mexico Villefranche sur Mer, France Xishuangbanna, China
Bandera / POP 21,000Strzelce Opolskie, PolandTysmenytsia City/District, Ukraine
Big Spring / POP 24,270Hadera, IsraelSan Miguel el Alto, Mexico
Bryan/College Station / POP 72,015Greifswald, GermanyKazan, Russian FederationSalamanca, MexicoZuazua, Mexico
Corpus Christi / POP 285,507Agen, FranceKeelung City, TaiwanMonterrey, MexicoToledo, SpainVeracruz, MexicoYokosuka, Japan
Farmers Branch / POP 26,486Bassettlaw District, United KingdomGarbsen, GermanySchonebeck, Germany
Fort Worth / POP 703,073Bandung, IndonesiaBudapest, HungaryGuiyang, China Mbabane, SwazilandNagaoka, JapanReggio Emilia, ItalyToluca, MexicoTrier, Germany
Goliad / POP 2,017Hidalgo, Mexico
Grand Prairie / POP 158,422Baden bei Wien, AustriaCharlesbourg, CanadaGueishan, ChinaKalush, Ukraine
Houston / POP 2,242,193Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesBaku, AzerbaijanChiba City, JapanGrampian Region, Aberdeen, Scotland,
United KingdomGuayaquil, EcuadorHuelva, SpainIstanbul, TurkeyKarachi, PakistanLeipzig, GermanyLuanda, AngolaNice, FrancePerth, AustraliaShenzhen, ChinaStavanger, NorwayTaipei Municipality, TaiwanTampico, MexicoTyumen, Russian Federation
Irving / POP 201,358Boulogne-Billancourt, FranceDarkhan, MongoliaEspoo, FinlandMarino, ItalyMerton, United Kingdom
Karnes City / POP 15,051Lesnica, Poland
Killeen / POP 112,434Osan City, Republic of KoreaSan Juan, Puerto Rico
La Grange / POP 4,668Frenstat, Czech RepublicOlfen, Germany
Laredo / POP 217,500Acambaro, MexicoChenzhou, ChinaCienega de Flores, MexicoCiudad Valles, MexicoCuernavaca, Mexico Escobedo, MexicoGuadalajara, Mexico Guadalupe, MexicoJerez de Garcia Salinas, MexicoLampazos, MexicoLaredo, SpainLazaro Cardenas, Mexico Leon, Mexico Los Herreras, MexicoMexticacan, MexicoMoncolva, MexicoMontemorelos, MexicoMurray Bridge, AustraliaNuevo Laredo, MexicoPapantla, MexicoSan Antonio de Areco, ArgentinaSan Miguel de Allende, MexicoTainan Hsien, TaiwanTepatitlan, MexicoTlahualilo, Durango, MexicoTonala, MexicoTorreon, MexicoVeracruz, Mexico Zixing City, China
McAllen / POP 130,831No Reported Sister City
Nassau Bay / POP 4,055
New Braunfels / POP 51,804Braunfels, Germany
Pasadena / POP 146,518Hadano, Japan
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
Pharr / POP 63,681Abasolo, MexicoBurgos, MexicoCancun, Mexico Ciudad Valles, Mexico Dolores Hidalgo, MexicoEscobedo, Mexico Metepec, MexicoReynosa, MexicoSan Andres Tuxtla, MexicoSan Jose de Iturbide, MexicoSan Luis de la Paz, MexicoSan Luis Potosi, Mexico Santa Maria del Rio, MexicoTeziutlan, MexicoVeracruz, Mexico
Prairie View / POP 4,515No Reported Sister City
San Antonio / POP 1,328,984Chennai, IndiaGuadalajara, MexicoKaohsiung Municipality, TaiwanKumamoto, JapanKwangju, Republic of KoreaLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, SpainMonterrey, MexicoSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Seguin / POP 26,051Millicent, AustraliaSan Nicolas de los Garza, MexicoVechta, Germany
Southlake / POP 26,575El Fuerte Sinaloa, MexicoSuzhou, China Tome City (Toyoma), Japan
Tomball / POP 10,234Telgte, GermanyJelinia Gora, PolandLo Barnechea, ChileYachiyo City, Japan
UtahSalt Lake / POP 181,698Chernivtsi, UkraineIzhevsk, Russian Federation Keelung, TaiwanMatsumoto, JapanOruro, BoliviaQuezon, PhilippinesThurles, IrelandTorino, ItalyTrujillo, Peru
VirginiaAlexandria / POP 140,024Caen, FranceDundee, United KingdomGyumri, ArmeniaHelsingborg, Sweden
Arlington County / POP 209,969Aachen, GermanyCoyoacan, MexicoIvano-Frankivsk, Ukraine Reims, FranceSan Miguel, El Salvador
Charlottesville / POP 41,228Besancon, FrancePleven, BulgariaPoggio a Caiano, ItalyWinneba, Ghana
Chesapeake / POP 220,111Joinville, Brazil
Hampton / POP 146,439Anyang, Republic of KoreaPietermaritzburg Msunduzi, South AfricaSouthampton, United KingdomVendome, France
Henrico County / POP 292,599Essex County, United KingdomSaarpfalz-Kreis, GermanyYangju City, Republic of Korea
Lynchburg / POP 72,596Glauchau, GermanyRueil Malmaison, France
Newport News / POP 179,614Greifswald, GermanyNeyagawa, JapanTaizhou, China
Norfolk / POP 234,220Cagayan de Oro, PhilippinesHalifax, CanadaKaliningrad, Russian FederationKitakyushu, JapanKochi, IndiaNorfolk County, United KingdomTema, GhanaToulon, FranceWilhelmshaven, Germany
Richmond / POP 192,913Olsztyn, PolandRichmond upon Thames, United
KingdomSaitama City (Urawa), Japan
Segou, MaliUijongbu, Korea, Republic ofWindhoek, NamibiaZhengzhou, China
Roanoke / POP 92,600Florianopolis, BrazilKisumu, KenyaLijiang, ChinaOpole, PolandPskov, Russian FederationSaint-Lo, FranceWonju, Republic of Korea
Suffolk / POP 81,332Oderzo, ItalySuffolk, United Kingdom
Virginia Beach / POP 434,743Bangor, North Down, United KingdomMiyazaki, JapanMoss, Norway
Yorktown / POP 203Port-Vendres, France
VermontBurlington / POP 38,897Arad, IsraelBethlehem, Palestine Authority Puerto Cabezas, NicaraguaYaroslavl, Russian Federation
WashingtonAnacortes / POP 16,798Kisakata, JapanLomonosov, Russian FederationSidney, CanadaVela Luka, Croatia
Auburn / POP 55,426Guanghan, ChinaPyeongchang, KoreaTamba (Kasuga), Japan
Bellevue / POP 123,771Hua Lien City, TaiwanKladno, Czech RepublicLiepaja, LatviaYao, Japan
Bellingham / POP 77,503Nakhodka, Russian FederationPort Stephens, AustraliaPunta Arenas, ChileTateyama, JapanTsetserleg, MongoliaVaasa, Finland
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Camas / POP 17,950Hosoecho, JapanKrapkowice, PolandMorawica, PolandTaki-Cho, JapanZabierzów, Poland
Chehalis / POP 7,361Inasa-Cho, Japan
Chelan / POP 3,993Tojo, Japan
Issaquah / POP 24,057Chaouen, MoroccoSunndal, Norway
Kirkland / POP 47,325Emmerich, Germany
Lakewood / POP 56,983Bauang, PhilippinesDanzhou, ChinaGimhae, Republic of KoreaOkinawa City, Japan
Mercer Island / POP 24,163Thonon-les-Bains, France
Olympia / POP 45,322Kato City, JapanSamarkand, Uzbekistan
Othello / POP 6,363Wulensi, Ghana
Port Angeles / POP 18,789Mutsu-Shi, Japan
Port Townsend / POP 9,133Ichikawa, Japan
Prosser / POP 5,714Vani, Georgia
Seattle / POP 598,541Beer Sheva, IsraelBergen, NorwayCebu City, PhilippinesChongqing, ChinaChristchurch, New ZealandGalway, IrelandGdynia, PolandHaiphong, VietnamKaohsiung Municipality, TaiwanKobe, JapanLimbe, CameroonMazatlan, MexicoMombasa, KenyaNantes, France
Pecs, HungaryPerugia, ItalyReykjavik, IcelandSihanoukville, CambodiaSurabaya, IndonesiaTaejon, Republic of KoreaTashkent, Uzbekistan
Snoqualmie / POP 7,516Gangjin, Republic of Korea
Spokane / POP 202,319Chechon, Korea, Republic ofJilin, ChinaLimerick, IrelandNishinomiya, Japan
Tacoma / POP 197,181Alesund, NorwayBiot, FranceCienfuegos, CubaDavao, PhilippinesEl Jadida, MoroccoFuzhou, ChinaGeorge, South AfricaGunsan, Republic of KoreaKiryat Motzkin, IsraelKitakyushu, JapanPuerto Vallarta, Mexico Taichung City, TaiwanVladivostok, Russian Federation
Tukwila / POP 18,000Ikawa, Japan
Menomonie / POP 15,581Konakovo, Russia Minaminasu, Japan
WisconsinCrivitz / POP 1,013Crivitz, Germany
Eau Claire / POP 64,980Lismore, Australia
De Pere / POP 22,736No Reported Sister City
Kenosha / POP 96,950Cosenza, ItalyDouai, FranceMoshi, TanzaniaQuezon City, PhilippinesWolfenbuttel, Germany
La Crosse / POP 52,485Bantry, IrelandDubna, Russian Federation
Epinal, FranceForde, NorwayFriedberg, GermanyLuoyang, China
Lublin / POP 94Lublin, Poland
Menomonie / POP 15,581Konakovo, Russian FederationMinaminasu, Japan
Milwaukee / POP 604,477Carora, VenezuelaGalway, IrelandMorogoro, TanzaniaSchwerin, GermanyuMhlathuze, South Africa
Milwaukee County / POP 953,328Bialystok, PolandBuffalo City, South AfricaKing William’s Town, South Africa
Racine / POP 78,805Alborg, DenmarkBluefields, Nicaragua
Fortaleza, Brazil Montélimar, FranceOiso, Japan
Rice Lake / POP 8,291Miharu-Machi, JapanZamberk, Czech Republic
Spooner / POP 2,600Miharu, Japan
Stevens Point / POP 25,327Esteli, NicaraguaGulcz, PolandRostov, Russian Federation
West VirginiaMorgantown / POP 29,361Guanajuato, Mexico
S. Charleston / POP 6,824Alfreton, United Kingdom
International MemberBayanzurkh District, Mongolia /
POP 184,690No Reported Sister City
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
Afghanistan / 3BamiyanScottsbluff/Gering, Nebraska
GhazniHayward, California
JalalabadSan Diego, California
Albania / 1FieriCleveland, Ohio
Algeria / 1MascaraElkader, Iowa
Angola / 1LuandaHouston, Texas
Argentina / 16Bahia BlancaJacksonville, Florida
BalcarceSan Clemente, California
Buenos AiresMiami, Florida
CordobaTampa, Florida
CrespoMuscatine, Iowa
La PlataLouisville, Kentucky
Mar del PlataFort Lauderdale, Florida
MendozaMiami Dade County, FloridaNashville, Tennessee
ParanaMuscatine, Iowa
PinamarMyrtle Beach, South Carolina
San Antonio de ArecoLaredo, Texas
San Carlos de BarilocheAspen, Colorado
San Clemente del TuyuSan Clemente, California
San Jose de BalcarceSan Clemente, California
San Martin de los AndesSteamboat Springs, Colorado
San Miguel de TucumanNew Orleans, Louisiana
Armenia / 5EtchmiadzinFresno, California
GhapanGlendale, California
GyumriAlexandria, Virginia
VanadzorPasadena, California
YerevanLos Angeles, California
Australia / 20AdelaideAustin, Texas
AlburyMerced, California
BankstownColorado Springs, Colorado
BeaufortBeaufort, North Carolina
CairnsScottsdale, Arizona
CockburnMobile, Alabama
ColacWalker, Michigan
DarwinAnchorage, Alaska
Gold CoastFort Lauderdale, Florida
Greater BendigoLos Altos, California
Hawkesbury ShireTemple City, California
LismoreWisconsin
MilduraUpland, California
MillicentSeguin, Texas
Murray BridgeLaredo, Texas
PerthHouston, TexasSan Diego, California
Port StephensBellingham, Washington
Sutherland ShireLakewood, Colorado
SydneySan Francisco, California
WauchopeCanisteo, New York
Austria / 8AbtenauBig Bear Lake, California
Baden bei WienGrand Prairie, Texas
GrazMontclair, New Jersey
InnsbruckNew Orleans, Louisiana
SalzburgAtlanta, Georgia
St. JohannRedford, Michigan
StegersbachNorthampton, Pennsylvania
SteyrKettering, Ohio
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
Azerbaijan / 2BakuHonolulu, Hawaii
BakuHouston, Texas
Barbados / 1BridgetownWilmington, North Carolina
Bahamas / 3BahamasMiami Dade County, Florida
George-Town, Great ExumaSaint Augustine, Florida
NassauAlbany, New YorkWinston-Salem, North Carolina
Belarus / 1Minsk, Partizan DistrictBakersfield, California
Belgium / 10BrusselsAtlanta, Georgia
Bruxelles-Capitale (Région de)Washington, District of Columbia
HasseltMountainview, California
KasterleeFountain Hills, Arizona
KortrijkGreenville, South Carolina
La Ville De ChaudfontaineSaint Martinville, Louisiana
MechelenArvada, Colorado
MonsLittle Rock, Arkansas
SchaerbeekPrairie Village, Kansas
Wallonia (Région of)State of Maryland, Maryland
Benin / 1CotonouAtlanta, Georgia
Bolivia / 3CochabambaMiami, Florida
OruroSalt Lake, Utah
Santa CruzMiami Dade County, Florida
Bosnia and Herzegovina / 2BrckoSt. Louis, Missouri
SarajevoDayton, Ohio
Botswana / 1GaboroneBurbank, California
Brazil / 16Belo HorizonteFort Lauderdale, Florida
CampinasIndianapolis, Indiana
CampinasSan Diego, California
CuritibaJacksonville, Florida
CuritibaOrlando, Florida
FlorianopolisRoanoke, Virginia
FortalezaRacine, Wisconsin
JoinvilleChesapeake, Virginia
LondrinaToledo, Ohio
Nova PrataNoblesville, Indiana
Rio de JaneiroAtlanta, GeorgiaMiami Beach, Florida Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Rio de Janeiro, (State of)State of Maryland, Maryland
SalvadorLos Angeles, California
Sao PauloMiami Dade County, Florida
Sao SebastiaoFort Lauderdale, Florida
SuzanoLauderdale By The Sea, Florida
Bulgaria / 4KurdjaliElkhart, Indiana
PlevenCharlottesville, Virginia
PlovdivColumbia, South Carolina
VarnaMiami, Florida
Burkina Faso / 4BousseDecatur, Georgia
KayaSavannah, Georgia
KwaremanguelPocatello, Idaho
OuahigouyaDecatur, Georgia
California / 1ModestoVernon, BC
Cambodia / 3BattambangStockton, California
Phnom PenhLong Beach, California
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
SihanoukvilleSeattle, Washington
Cameroon / 2DoualaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
LimbeSeattle, Washington
Canada / 26Bouctouche Saint Martinville, Louisiana
BurlingtonMyrtle Beach, South Carolina
BurnabyMesa, Arizona
CalgaryPhoenix, Arizona
Carleton PlaceFranklin, Tennessee
CharlesbourgGrand Prairie, Texas
EdmontonNashville, Tennessee
GeorginaRedford, Michigan
HalifaxNorfolk, Virginia
HamiltonSarasota, Florida
KingstonScottsdale, Arizona
LethbridgeCulver City, California
MarkhamCary, North Carolina
OutremontOakwood, Ohio
Prince RupertKetchikan, Alaska
Quebec CityAlbany, New York
Richmond HillLakeland, Florida
SidneyAnacortes, Washington
StratfordStratford, Connecticut
Thunder BayDuluth, Minnesota
TorontoChicago, Illinois
VancouverLos Angeles, California
VernonModesto, California
WaterlooCenterville, Ohio
MemramcookSaint Martinville, Louisiana
Nova ScotiaSaint Martinville, Louisiana
Cayman Islands / 1Cayman IslandsMiami Dade County, Florida
Chile / 6IquiqueMiami Dade County, Florida
La SerenaMillbrae, California
Lo BarnecheaTyler, Texas
Punta ArenasBellingham, Washington
Rapa NuiMaui, Hawaii
SantiagoMiami, FloridaMinneapolis, Minnesota
China / 101Anhui ProvinceState of Maryland, Maryland
AnshanBirmingham, Alabama
BaiyinPonca City, Oklahoma
BaodingCharlotte, North Carolina
BeihaiOakland, California
BeijingNew York, New YorkWashington, District of Columbia
BenxiPeoria, Illinois
ChangchunLittle Rock, Arkansas
Changping DistrictOakland, California
ChangshuWhittier, California
ChangzhouRockford, Illinois
Chao Yang DistrictBirmingham, Alabama
ChengduOakland, California Phoenix, Arizona
ChenzhouLaredo, Texas
Chongming County, ShanghaiLakeland, Florida
ChongqingSeattle, Washington
Chongqing (Municipality of)Washington, District of Columbia
CixiBakersfield, California
DalianOakland, California
DanzhouLakewood, Washington
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
FoshanOakland, CaliforniaStockton, California
Fuxin CityCorona, California
Fuyang CityRiverbank, California
FuzhouTacoma, Washington
GianjinMobile, Alabama
GuanghanAuburn, WA
GuangzhouLos Angeles, CaliforniaOakland, California
GueishanGrand Prairie, Texas
GuilinOrlando, Florida
GuiyangFort Worth, Texas
HaikouScottsdale, Arizona
Haikou CityOakland, California Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hainan ProvinceMaui, Hawaii
HanchuanMartinez, California
HangzhouIndianapolis, Indiana
HarbinMinneapolis, Minnesota
HefeiColumbus, Ohio
HezeMobile, Alabama
HuangshiBirmingham, Alabama
Huizhou MunicipalityMilpitas, California
JiangmenRiverside, California
JinanSacramento, California
Jingan DistrictOakland, California
JinzhouOakland, California
JiujiangLouisville, Kentucky
JurongOakland, California
KaifengWichita, Kansas
KaipingMesa, ArizonaMillbrae, California
KunmingDenver, Colorado
LanzhouAlbuquerque, New Mexico
LeshanGilbert, Arizona
LhasaBoulder, Colorado
LijiangRoanoke, Virginia
LiuzhouCincinnati, Ohio
Liyang Union City, California
MaomingOakland, California
MianyangOakland, California
NanjingSt. Louis, Missouri
NanningCommerce City, Colorado Oakland, California
NingboJacksonville, Florida
Wilmington, Delaware
PudongOakland, California
QingdaoLong Beach, CaliforniaMiami, Florida Oakland, California
QinhuangdaoToledo, Ohio
QufuBoynton Beach, Florida
QuzhouRed Wing, Minnesota
SanmingLansing, Michigan
ShanghaiChicago, IllinoisSan Francisco, California
ShaoxingJacksonville, Florida
ShenyangChicago, Illinois
ShenzhenHouston, Texas
ShijiazhuangDes Moines, Iowa
Siming District of Xiamen CitySarasota, Florida
SongShangOakland, California
SuzhouJacksonville, FloridaPortland, OregonSouthlake, Texas
Taishan Fresno, California
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
TaiyuanNashville, Tennessee
TaizhouNewport News, Virginia
Tanggu CityOakland, California
TianjinPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Tianjin Port Free Trade ZoneGreenville, South Carolina
WeifangOakland, California Pueblo, Colorado
WeihaiSanta Barbara, California
WuhanSt. Louis, Missouri
WuxiChattanooga, Tennessee
Xi’anKansas City, Missouri
Xiangyang Raleigh, North Carolina
XianyangRochester, New York
Xicheng District, BeijingPasadena, California
XinzhengHays, Kansas
XishuangbannaAustin, Texas
Yangpu DistrictWinston-Salem, North Carolina
Yangshuo CountyMorehead, Kentucky
Yanji CityCulver City, California
YantaiOmaha, NebraskaSan Diego, California
YingkouJacksonville, Florida
YushuSan Bernardino, California
Zhangjiajie CitySanta Fe, New Mexico
ZhengzhouRichmond, Virginia
ZhenjiangTempe, Arizona
Zhongshan CityMaui, Hawaii
Zixing CityLaredo, Texas
Colombia / 10BarranquillaTampa, Florida
BogotaChicago, IllinoisMiami, Florida
CartagenaCoral Gables, Florida
Cartagena de IndiasSaint Augustine, Florida
ManizalesGainesville, Florida
MedellinFort Lauderdale, Florida
PereiraMiami Dade County, Florida
PopayanTallahassee, Florida
Santa MartaMiami Beach, Florida
SincelejoOcala, Florida
Congo / 3BrazzavilleWashington, District of Columbia
Mbuji-MayiDistrict Heights, Maryland
Pointe-NoireNew Orleans, Louisiana
Costa Rica / 6EscazuPensacola, Florida
Montes de OcaMiami, Florida
MonteverdeEstes Park, Colorado
QueposFort Lauderdale, Florida
San JoseMiami Dade County, FloridaSan Jose, California
TurrialbaRancho Cordova, California
Croatia / 2SplitLos Angeles, California
Vela LukaAnacortes, Washington
Cuba / 7CaibarienBloomington/Normal, Illinois
CienfuegosTacoma, Washington
HavanaMobile, Alabama
HolguinSanta Fe, New Mexico
RemediosBloomington/Normal, Illinois
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
Santiago de CubaOakland, California
YaterasBoulder, Colorado
Czech Republic / 12Cesky KrumlovMiami Beach, Florida
FrenstatLa Grange, Texas
Hradec KraloveBerwyn, Illinois
Karlovy VaryCarlsbad, California
KladnoBellevue, Washington
KrnovYukon, Oklahoma
OlomoucOwensboro, Kentucky
Olomouc KrajOwensboro, Kentucky
PlzenBirmingham, Alabama
PragueChicago, IllinoisMiami Dade County, Florida
TaborOrinda, California
ZamberkRice Lake, Wisconsin
Denmark / 3AlborgRacine, Wisconsin
OdenseColumbus, Ohio
SilkeborgCorona, California
Dominican Republic / 5La RomanaFort Lauderdale, Florida
Puerto PlataRochester, New York
SalcedoAtlanta, Georgia
Santo DomingoMiami, FloridaMiami Dade County, FloridaNew York, New York
Santo Domingo - Emeritus Status 2002Sarasota, Florida
Ecuador / 5GuarandaJohnson City, Tennessee
GuayaquilHouston, Texas
QuitoCoral Gables, FloridaLouisville, Kentucky
San Pablo de MantaLong Beach, California
TenaSanta Clarita, California
Egypt / 4AlexandriaBaltimore, MDCleveland, Ohio
AswanSonoma, CA
CairoNew York, New York
GizaLos Angeles, California
El Salvador / 6AtacoFountain Hills, Arizona
Concepion de AtacoElk Grove, California
San MiguelArlington County, Virginia
Segundo MontesCleveland, Ohio
SuchitotoPrescott, Arizona
TeosinteArlington, Massachusetts
Estonia / 5Harju CountyState of Maryland, Maryland
OtepääOakland, Maryland
TartuSalisbury, Maryland
TorvaOakland, Maryland
ValgaOakland, Maryland
Ethiopia / 3AxumDenver, Colorado
Bahir DarCleveland, OhioOakland, California
GondarCorvallis, Oregon
Finland / 6EspooIrving, Texas
JärvenpääPasadena, California
KuopioMinneapolis, Minnesota
PorvooHancock, MI
SaloSt. Anthony, Minnesota
VaasaBellingham, Washington
France / 81AgenCorpus Christi, Texas
Aix-en-ProvenceCoral Gables, FloridaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
AlbiMaui, HawaiiPalo Alto, California
AngoulemeHoffman Estates, Illinois
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
AntibesNewport Beach, California
AvignonNew Haven, Connecticut
BayonneDaytona Beach, Florida
Beaufort BlavincourtBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort en ArgonneBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort en SanterreBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort en ValleeBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort sur DoronBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort sur GervanneBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort-Haute-GaronneBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort-HeraultBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort-IsereBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort-JuraBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort-NordBeaufort, North Carolina
Beaulieu-sur-MerTempe, Arizona
BesanconCharlottesville, Virginia
BiotTacoma, Washington
BordeauxLos Angeles, California
Boulogne-BillancourtIrving, Texas
BrestDenver, Colorado
BruyeresHonolulu, Hawaii
CaenAlexandria, VirginiaNashville, Tennessee
CannesBeverly Hills, California
Cavaliere sur MerNew Port Richey, Florida
Cergy-PontoiseColumbia, Maryland
ChamonixAspen, Colorado
Chapdes-BeaufortBeaufort, North Carolina
ChâtelleraultSaint Martinville, Louisiana ClusesBeaverton, Oregon
ColmarPrinceton, New Jersey
CompiegneRaleigh, North Carolina
CrouyNashville, Tennessee
DeauvilleLexington, Kentucky
DouaiKenosha, Wisconsin
Fontenay-le-ComtePalatine, Illinois
GrenoblePhoenix, Arizona
Juan-les-PinsNew Orleans, Louisiana
La TesteBinghamton, New York
LaurensLaurens, Iowa
Le HavreTampa, Florida
Le VesinetOakwood, Ohio
LeTouquetCary, North Carolina
LimogesCharlotte, North Carolina
LyonSt. Louis, Missouri
Marcq-en-BaroeulEl Monte, California
MentonLaguna Beach, California
MetzKansas City, Missouri
MontélimarRacine, Wisconsin
Montmorency BeaufortBeaufort, North Carolina
MontpellierLouisville, Kentucky
NancyCincinnati, Ohio
NantesJacksonville, FloridaSeattle, Washington
NemoursWilmington, Delaware
Neuilly-PlaisanceMontgomery, Ohio
NiceHouston, Texas
NoirmoutierCrestview, Florida
Nord-Pas de CalaisState of Maryland, Maryland
OrleansWichita, Kansas
ParisChicago, IllinoisWashington, District of Columbia
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
PerpignanSarasota, Florida
PloërmelSaint Martinville, Louisiana
Port-VendresYorktown, Virginia
ReimsArlington County, Virginia
RennesRochester, New York
RouenCleveland, Ohio
Rueil MalmaisonLynchburg, Virginia
Saint-EtienneDes Moines, Iowa
Saint-LoRoanoke, Virginia
Seine-et-Marne RegionOrlando, Florida
SevresMount Prospect, Illinois
Thonon-les-BainsMercer Island, Washington
ToulonNorfolk, Virginia
ToulouseAtlanta, Georgia
ToursMinneapolis, Minnesota
Vaux-le-PenilBelvidere, Illinois
VendomeHampton, Virginia
Villefranche sur MerAustin, Texas
Georgia / 5Bat’umiSavannah, Georgia
TbilisiAtlanta, Georgia
VaniFallon, NevadaProsser, Washington
ZugdidiColumbus, Georgia
Germany / 99AachenArlington County, Virginia
ApoldaRapid City, South Dakota
AugsburgDayton, Ohio
Bad KönigshofenArlington, Texas
Bad ZwischenahnCenterville, Ohio
BerlinLos Angeles, California
BexbachGoshen, Indiana
BraunfelsNew Braunfels, Texas
BraunschweigOmaha, Nebraska
BudingenTinley Park, Illinois
BuhlMelrose, Minnesota
ChemnitzAkron, Ohio
CologneIndianapolis, Indiana
CrailsheimWorthington, Minnesota
CrivitzCrivitz, Wisconsin
DelmenhorstToledo, Ohio
DierdorfFountain Hills, Arizona
DresdenColumbus, Ohio
EberbachEphrata, Pennsylvania
EinhausenShoreview, Minnesota
EisenachWaverly, Iowa
EmmerichKirkland, Washington
EutinLawrence, Kansas
FuldaWilmington, Delaware
GarbsenFarmers Branch, Texas
Garmisch-PartenkirchenAspen, Colorado
Gau-AlgesheimRedford, Michigan
GedernColumbia, Illinois
GlauchauLynchburg, Virginia
GothaGastonia, North Carolina
GreifswaldBryan/College Station, TexasNewport News, Virginia
Gross-Bieberau Millstadt, Illinois
GunzenhausenFrankenmuth, Michigan
HamburgChicago, Illinois
HammChattanooga, TennesseeSanta Monica, California
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
Hamm/SiegNewberry, South Carolina
HannoverKansas City, Missouri
HeidenheimCleveland, Ohio
HelmstedtAlbuquerque, New Mexico
HerfordQuincy, Illinois
HerzbergDixon, Illinois
HockenheimMooresville, North Carolina
KaiserslauternColumbia, South Carolina
KoblenzAustin, Texas
Konigs WusterhausenGermantown, Tennessee
KrefeldCharlotte, North Carolina
Kubelstein Stadt SchesslitzVictoria, Kansas
LegdenMelrose, Minnesota
LeipzigHouston, Texas
LichtenfelsVandalia, Ohio
LindenbergSaline, Michigan
LudwigsburgSaint Charles, Missouri
Ludwigshafen Am RheinPasadena, California
LudwigslustMuscatine, Iowa
MagdeburgNashville, Tennessee
MainzLouisville, Kentucky
MuehlhausenSaxonburg, Pennsylvania
MunichCincinnati, Ohio
MünsterFresno, California
NeckargemündMissoula, Montana
Neustadt an der WaldnaabHays, Kansas
Neu-UlmNew Ulm, Minnesota
NienburgLas Cruces, New Mexico
NittenauLake Zurich, Illinois
NurembergAtlanta, Georgia
OlfenLa Grange, Texas
OsnabruckEvansville, Indiana
PaderbornBelleville, Illinois
PfaffenweilerJasper, Indiana
PinnebergRockville, Maryland
Porta WestfalicaWaterloo, Illinois
PotsdamSioux Falls, South Dakota
PrumFort Madison, Iowa
RadebeulSierra Vista, Arizona
RegensburgTempe, Arizona
RheinsbergHuber Heights, Ohio
RostockRaleigh, North Carolina
Saarpfalz-KreisHenrico County, Virginia
SchaumburgSchaumburg, Illinois
SchonebeckFarmers Branch, Texas
SchorndorfTuscaloosa, Alabama
SchwerinMilwaukee, Wisconsin
SchwieberdingenBelvidere, Illinois
StadeLakewood, Colorado
StuttgartSt. Louis, Missouri
TaufkirchenWest Chicago, Illinois
TelgteTomball, Texas
TeterowJohnson City, Tennessee
TirschenreuthSanta Fe Springs, California
TrierFort Worth, Texas
TrossingenBeaverton, Oregon
UlmNew Ulm, Minnesota
VechtaSeguin, Texas
WaldsrodeHibbing, Minnesota
WalldorfAstoria, Oregon
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
WilhelmshavenNorfolk, Virginia
WolfenbuttelKenosha, Wisconsin
WolfsburgChattanooga, Tennessee
WormsMobile, Alabama
WurzburgRochester, New York
Ghana / 18AccraChicago, IllinoisWashington, District of Columbia
AgogoFort Lauderdale, Florida
Akuapem South DistrictLansing, Michigan
AsuogyamanChicago Heights, Illinois
Cape CoastHanover Park, Illinois
Ga DistrictGrand Rapids, Michigan
KadjebiDolton, Illinois
Konongo-OdumasiTallahassee, Florida
KumasiCharlotte, North CarolinaWinston-Salem, North Carolina
ManwereDolton, Illinois
ObuasiRiverside, California
Sekondi-TakoradiOakland, California
Sunyani-TechimanTuscaloosa, Alabama
TamaleLouisville, Kentucky
TemaNorfolk, VirginiaSan Diego, California
WinnebaBirmingham, Alabama
WulensiOthello, Washington
WinnebaCharlottesville, Virginia
Greece / 8Ancient OlympiaAtlanta, Georgia
AthensChicago, IllinoisLos Angeles, CaliforniaWashington, District of Columbia
IniadesLawrence, Kansas
KalymnosTarpon Springs, Florida
KarpenisiAsheville, North Carolina
MytilenePortland, Maine
PatrasSavannah, Georgia
ThessalonikiSan Francisco, California
Guadeloupe / 1LamentinMiami Dade County, Florida
Guatemala / 4CobanBirmingham, Alabama
IpalaRiverdale Park, Maryland
La AntiguaCoral Gables, Florida
QuezaltenangoLivermore, California
Guinea / 1ConakryCleveland, Ohio
Guyana / 1GeorgetownSt. Louis, Missouri
Haiti / 11BorgneHoneoye Falls, New York
Cap HaitienFort Lauderdale, FloridaPortland, Maine
DelmasNorth Miami, FL
DeschapellesEssex, Connecticut
FondeFredGardner, Massachusetts
JacmelGainesville, Florida
Les CayesBoynton Beach, Florida
Petit GoaveMiami Dade County, Florida
Port-au-PrinceMiami, Florida
Port-de-PaixOakland, California
ThomondeDistrict Heights, Maryland
Honduras / 2OmoaHeber Springs, Arkansas
TegucigalpaGainesville, FloridaNew Orleans, Louisiana
Hungary / 9BudapestFort Worth, TexasNew York, New York
DebrecenNew Brunswick, New Jersey
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
MiskolcCleveland, Ohio
PecsSeattle, Washington
SiofokWalnut Creek, California
SzegedToledo, Ohio
SzekesfehervarBirmingham, Alabama
IcelandReykjanesbaerOrlando, Florida
ReykjavikSeattle, Washington
India / 12AhmedabadColumbus, Ohio
BangaloreCleveland, Ohio
BangaloreSan Francisco, California
ChennaiDenver, ColoradoSan Antonio, Texas
DelhiChicago, Illinois
HyderabadIndianapolis, Indiana Riverside, California
KochiNorfolk, Virginia
MumbaiHonolulu, Hawaii Los Angeles, California
PuneSan Jose, California
ShimlaCarbondale, IL
VijayawadaModesto, California
JolandharUnion City, California
Indonesia / 4BandungFort Worth, Texas
BogorSt. Louis, Missouri
JakartaLos Angeles, California
SurabayaSeattle, Washington
Iran / 1TehranLos Angeles, California
Iraq / 9Al QaimLaguna Niguel, California
Al-HillaTempe, Arizona
BaghdadDenver Regional Council of
Governments, Colorado
Baghdad GovernorateState of Maryland, Maryland
Ba’QubahFresno, California
DuhokGainesville, Florida
Karadah, BaghdadCouncil Bluffs, Iowa
MosulPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
NajafMinneapolis, Minnesota
Ireland / 22BallinaPittsfield, Massachusetts
BantryLa Crosse, Wisconsin
BeaufortBeaufort, North Carolina
BrayDublin, California
CarlowTempe, Arizona
CastlebarDixon, Illinois
ClifdenSouthwest Ranches, Florida
CorkSan Francisco, California
County KildareLexington, Kentucky
County LaoisFranklin, Tennessee
County LimerickNew Brunswick, New Jersey
County MeathCary, North Carolina
County RoscommonSanta Cruz, California
CraigavonLaGrange, Georgia
DingleSanta Barbara, California
DublinSan Jose, California
EnnisPhoenix, Arizona
GalwayChicago, IllinoisMilwaukee, WisconsinSanta Cruz, CaliforniaSeattle, WashingtonSt. Louis, Missouri
HeadfordMorgan Hill, California
KillarneyConcord, North CarolinaConcord, North CarolinaSpringfield, Illinois
MallowTinley Park, Illinois
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
NaasOmaha, Nebraska
TraleeWestlake, Ohio
Nebraska / 8Port ArlingtonArlington, Massachusetts
SligoTallahassee, Florida
ThurlesSalt Lake, Utah
TraleeWestlake, Ohio
TullamoreChandler, Arizona Chandler, Arizona
WaterfordRochester, New York
West MayoCleveland, Ohio
Donegal CountySt. Louis, Missouri
Israel / 31AfulaFresno, CaliforniaFresno, California
Afula-Gilboa RegionNew Haven, Connecticut
AradBurlington, Vermont
ArielMobile, Alabama
AshdodTampa, Florida
AshkelonPortland, Oregon
Beer ShevaSeattle, Washington
Beit ShemeshCocoa, Florida
EilatLos Angeles, California
GivatayimChattanooga, Tennessee
HaderaBig Spring, Texas
HaifaFort Lauderdale, FloridaSan Francisco, California
HerzliyaColumbus, OhioSan Bernardino, California
HolonCleveland, OhioDayton, Ohio
JerusalemNew York, New York
KarmielDenver, Colorado
Kfar SabaGainesville, Florida
Kiryat EkronAkron, Ohio
Kiryat MotzkinTacoma, Washington
NetanyaSunny Isles Beach, Florida
Petach TikvaChicago, Illinois
Ra’ananaAtlanta, Georgia
Ramat-GanPhoenix, Arizona
Ramat-HasharonMiami, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
RamlaKansas City, Missouri
RehovotRochester, New York
Rosh Ha’ayinBirmingham, Alabama
Tel AvivPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Tel MondSarasota, Florida
Tzahar RegionWest Palm Beach, Florida
YehudOklahoma City, Oklahoma
Italy / 60Abruzzo (Region of)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
AgrigentoTampa, Florida
AlbaMedford, Oregon
AmalfiNew Haven, Connecticut
AssisiSan Francisco, California
BergamoGreenville, South CarolinaPueblo, Colorado
BolognaPortland, OregonSt. Louis, Missouri
CaltanissettaRochester, New York
CassinoSanta Monica, California
CataniaPhoenix, Arizona
Cava de TirreniPittsfield, Massachusetts
CittadellaNoblesville, Indiana
CosenzaKenosha, Wisconsin
FerentinoRockford, Illinois
Finale LigureOcean City, Maryland
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
FlorencePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
GaetaMobile, Alabama Somerville, Massachusetts
GenoaColumbus, Ohio
IschiaLos Angeles, California
IvreaCupertino, California
La SpeziaVallejo, California
Lambro and MingardoHazleton, Pennsylvania
LivornoOakland, California
LodiLodi, California
LuccaSouth San Francisco, California
Lucca SiculaPueblo, Colorado
MarinoIrving, Texas
MilanChicago, Illinois
MilazzoMartinez, California
MonzaIndianapolis, Indiana
NocetoWalnut Creek, California
OderzoSuffolk, Virginia
Olevano sul TuscianoWilmington, Delaware
PalermoMiami, Florida
ParmaStockton, California
PerugiaGrand Rapids, MichiganSeattle, Washington
PescaraIrondequoit, New YorkMiami Beach, Florida
PettoranelloPrinceton, New Jersey
PisaCoral Gables, FloridaOcala, Florida
Poggio a CaianoCharlottesville, Virginia
Pomigliano d’ArcoBirmingham, Alabama
PotenzaDenver, Colorado
Provincia di AstiMiami Dade County, Florida
Provincia di CatanzaroDes Moines, Iowa
Reggio EmiliaFort Worth, Texas
RiminiFort Lauderdale, Florida
RomeNew York, New YorkWashington, DC
San Casciano in Val di PesaMorgan Hill, California
San Giovanni ValdarnoCorning, New York
San’t EliaSanta Monica, California
Sestri LevanteSanta Cruz, California
SorrentoSanta Fe, New Mexico
SpoletoCharleston, South Carolina
Termini Imerese, SicilyElk Grove Village, Illinois
TorinoSalt Lake, Utah
TrevisoSarasota, Florida
TriggianoAddison, Illinois
VeniceFort Lauderdale, Florida
VeronaAlbany, New YorkFresno, California
VicenzaCleveland, Ohio
Ivory Coast / 1AbidjanSan Francisco, California
Jamaica / 4KingstonMiami Dade County, Florida
Montego BayAtlanta, Georgia
Ocho RiosOakland, California
Portmore, St. CatherineLakeland, Florida
Japan / 156AkashiVallejo, California
Arita-MachiAlameda, California
AsahikawaBloomington/Normal, Illinois
AshikagaSpringfield, Illinois
Bato-MachiHorseheads, New York
Chiba CityHouston, Texas
Chino CityLongmont, Colorado
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
ChitoseAnchorage, Alaska
Daisen (Nakayama)Temecula, California
DaitoRichmond, Indiana
EchizenMontevallo, Alabama
FujinomiyaSanta Monica, California
FujisawaMiami Beach, Florida
FujiyoshidaColorado Springs, Colorado
Fukui CityNew Brunswick, New Jersey
FukuokaOakland, California
FunabashiHayward, California
FuttsuCarlsbad, California
GeroPensacola, Florida
GifuCincinnati, Ohio
GotembaBeaverton, Oregon
GotsuCorona, California
Hachijo IslandMaui, Hawaii
HadanoPasadena, Texas
HamamakiHot Springs, Arkansas
HamamatsuRochester, New York
HarimaLima, OH
HashimotoRohnert Park, California
HigashiosakaGlendale, California
HimejiPhoenix, Arizona
HinoRedlands, California
Hirara CityMaui, Hawaii
HiratsukaLawrence, Kansas
HiroshimaGlendale, CaliforniaHonolulu, Hawaii
HitachiBirmingham, Alabama
HondoEncinitas, California
HosoechoCamas, Washington
Ibaraki CityMinneapolis, Minnesota
IchiharaMobile, Alabama
IchikawaGardena, CaliforniaPort Townsend, Washington
IchikawadaimonMuscatine, Iowa
IkataRed Wing, Minnesota
IkawaTukwila, Washington
ImabariLakeland, Florida
Inasa-ChoChehalis, Washington
IsesakiSpringfield, Missouri
Isumi-shiDuluth, Minnesota
IwamizawaPocatello, Idaho
IwataMountainview, California
Izumi CityBloomington, Minnesota
KagoshimaMiami, Florida
KaizukaCulver City, California
KakegawaEugene, OregonCorning, New York
KakudaGreenfield, Indiana
KameokaStillwater, Oklahoma
KanagawaState of Maryland, Maryland
KanayamaKetchikan, Alaska
Kato CityOlympia, Washington
KawachinaganoCarmel, Indiana
KiryuColumbus, Georgia
KisakataAnacortes, Washington
KishiwadaSouth San Francisco, California
KitakyushuNorfolk, VirginiaTacoma, Washington
KobePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaSeattle, Washington
KochiFresno, California
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
KofuDes Moines, IowaLodi, California
KukizakiMilpitas, California
KumamotoSan Antonio, Texas
KurashikiKansas City, Missouri
KurumeModesto, California
Maebashi CityBirmingham, Alabama
MatsueNew Orleans, Louisiana
MatsumotoSalt Lake, Utah
MatsuyamaSacramento, California
MiasaMendocino, California
Miharu-MachiRice Lake, Wisconsin
Minaminasu Menomonie, Washington Menomonie, Wisconsin
MisatoWinona, Minnesota
MishimaPasadena, California
MitoAnaheim, California
MiyazakiVirginia Beach, Virginia
MiyazuDelray Beach, Florida
MureElberton, Georgia
Mutsu-ShiPort Angeles, Washington
NaganoharaLivingston, Montana
NagaokaFort Worth, Texas
NagaokakyoArlington, Massachusetts
NagoyaLos Angeles, California
Nakashi (Naka Machi)Oak Ridge, Tennessee
NamerikawaSchaumburg, Illinois
NarashinoTuscaloosa, Alabama
NaritaSan Bruno, California
NeyagawaNewport News, Virginia
Niimi City (Osa)New Paltz, New YorkNew Paltz, New York
NikkoRapid City, South Dakota
NisshinOwensboro, Kentucky
OdawaraChula Vista, California
OisoDayton, OhioRacine, Wisconsin
Oita CityAustin, Texas
OkayamaSan Jose, California
OkazakiNewport Beach, California
Okinawa CityLakewood, Washington
OmihachimanGrand Rapids, Michigan
OmutaMuskegon, Michigan
OsakaChicago, IllinoisSan Francisco, California
Osakasayma CityOntario, Oregon
OtaBurbank, CaliforniaFort Madison, Indiana
OtsuLansing, Michigan
Saitama City (Urawa)Richmond, Virginia
SapporoPortland, Oregon
SaseboAlbuquerque, New Mexico
SendaiRiverside, California
ShimizuChelsea, Michigan
Shimizu/ShizuokaStockton, California
ShimukappuAspen, Colorado
ShinagawaPortland, Maine
ShinguSanta Cruz, California
ShinhidakaLexington, Kentucky
ShizuokaOmaha, Nebraska
SokaCarson, California
SuwaSt. Louis, Missouri
TachikawaSan Bernardino, California
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
TaharaGeorgetown, Kentucky
TakamatsuOcala, FloridaSt. Petersburg, Florida
TakayamaDenver, Colorado
Taki-ChoCamas, Washington
TateshinaOregon City, Oregon
TateyamaBellingham, Washington
TeshioHomer, Alaska
TobaSanta Barbara, California
Tochigi-ShiEvansville, Indiana
TojoChelan, Washington
Tokai-MuraIdaho Falls, Idaho
TokyoHonolulu, Hawaii New York, New York
Tome City (Toyoma)Southlake, Texas
ToyamaDurham, North Carolina
ToyohashiToledo, Ohio
ToyokawaCupertino, California
TsuchiuraPalo Alto, California
TsukubaIrvine, California
Tsukuba CityMilpitas, California
TsuruokaNew Brunswick, New Jersey
TsurutaHood River, Oregon
TsuyamaSanta Fe, New Mexico
UedaBroomfield, Colorado
UrayasuOrlando, Florida
UwajimaHonolulu, Hawaii
WakayamaBakersfield, California
Yachiyo CityTyler, Texas
YamagataBoulder, Colorado
YamauchiSebastopol, California
YaoBellevue, Washington
YokkaichiLong Beach, California
YokohamaSan Diego, California
YokosukaCorpus Christi, Texas
YotsukaidoLivermore, California
Jordan / 2Al-KarakBirmingham, Alabama
AmmanChicago, IllinoisMiami, Florida
San Francisco, California
Kazakhstan / 3KyzylordaArvada, Colorado
Djambul Fresno, California
Taraz (Formerly Djambul)Fresno, California
Kenya / 6BuraNewburyport, Massachusetts
EldoretMinneapolis, Minnesota
KisumuBoulder, ColoradoRoanoke, Virginia
MombasaHonolulu, Hawaii Long Beach, CaliforniaSeattle, Washington
NairobiDenver, Colorado
ThikaDixon, Illinois
Korea, Republic of / 40AnyangHampton, Virginia
Asan, Chungcheong Nam ProvinceLansing, Michigan
BucheonBakersfield, California
Busan Metropolitan CityChicago, Illinois
ChechonSpokane, Washington
CheonanBeaverton, Oregon
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
On Charleston’s relationship withsister city Spoleto, Italy—
“A whole new world of opportunitycame to our city [as a result ofSpoleto]….In the 20th century,Spoleto was probably the mostimportant event in the history of ourcity.”
—Mayor Joe Riley, Charleston,South Carolina
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
Chin Chon GunVallejo, California
ChinjuEugene, Oregon
DaeguAtlanta, Georgia
GangjinSnoqualmie, Washington
Gangnam-GuRiverside, California
GangneungChattanooga, Tennessee
GimhaeLakewood, Washington
GunsanTacoma, Washington
GwangmyeongAustin, Texas
GyeongsangnamState of Maryland, Maryland
Hanam CityLittle Rock, Arkansas
Iksan CityCulver City, California
IncheonAnchorage, AlaskaBurbank, CaliforniaHonolulu, Hawaii Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jeong JuPittsfield, Massachusetts
JeonjuSan Diego, California
KwangjuSan Antonio, Texas
MasanJacksonville, Florida
Nowon-guIrvine, California
Osan CityKilleen, Texas
PajuPasadena, California
PusanLos Angeles, California
PyongtaekMobile, Alabama
Seocho-guIrvine, California
Seongdong-GuCobb County, Georgia
SeoulHonolulu, Hawaii San Francisco, CaliforniaWashington, District of Columbia
TaejonSeattle, Washington
UijongbuRichmond, Virginia
Uiwang CityNorth Little Rock, Arkansas
UlsanPortland, Oregon
Wanju-Gu CountyCarson, California
WonjuRoanoke, Virginia
Yangju CityHenrico County, Virginia
Yongsan-GuSacramento, California
Yosu CityNewport Beach, California
Kyrgyzstan / 1BishkekColorado Springs, Colorado
Latvia / 1LiepajaBellevue, Washington
Lebanon / 1BeruitLos Angeles, California
Lesotho / 1MaseruAustin, Texas
Liberia / 4Bong CountyState of Maryland, Maryland
BuchananWinston-Salem, North Carolina
Maryland CountyState of Maryland, Maryland
MonroviaDayton, Ohio
Lithuania / 6AlytusRochester, New York
DruskininkaiMoorhead, Minnesota
KaunasLos Angeles, California
KlaipedaCleveland, Ohio
SiauliaiOmaha, Nebraska
VilniusChicago, Illinois
Luxembourg / 1BeaufortBeaufort, North Carolina
Macedonia / 1SkopjeTempe, Arizona
Malawi / 1ZombaUrbana, Illinois
Malaysia / 1BeaufortBeaufort, North Carolina
Mali / 4BamakoRochester, New York
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
Nana-KeniebaTonopah, Nevada
SegouRichmond, Virginia
TimbuktuTempe, Arizona
Malta / 1MostaMillbrae, California
Mexico / 103AbasoloPharr, Texas
AcambaroLaredo, Texas
AcapulcoBeverly Hills, California
AguascalientesModesto, California
AlamosScottsdale, Arizona
AtotonilcoSouth San Francisco, California
BurgosPharr, Texas
Cabo San LucasNewport Beach, California
CaborcaPrescott, ArizonaUpland, California
CananeaSierra Vista, Arizona
CancunPharr, Texas Wichita, Kansas
ChihuahuaAlbuquerque, New MexicoPueblo, Colorado
Cienega de FloresLaredo, Texas
Ciudad LerdoLas Cruces, New Mexico
Ciudad ManteBoulder, Colorado
Ciudad VallesLaredo, TexasPharr, Texas
CoyoacanArlington County, Virginia
CozumelMiami Beach, Florida
CuautlaRiverside, California
CuernavacaDenver, ColoradoLaredo, Texas Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dolores HidalgoPharr, Texas
El Fuerte SinaloaSouthlake, Texas
EmpalmeStockton, California
EnsenadaRedondo Beach, CaliforniaRiverside, California
EscobedoLaredo, TexasPharr, Texas
GuadalajaraAlbuquerque, New MexicoKansas City, MissouriLansing, MichiganLaredo, Texas Portland, OregonSan Antonio, Texas
GuadalupeLaredo, Texas
GuanajuatoAshland, OregonMorgantown, West Virginia
GuaymasMesa, Arizona
HermosilloIrvine, CaliforniaPhoenix, Arizona
HidalgoGoliad, Texas
HuatabampoGardena, California
Ixtapa ZihuatanejoPalm Desert, California
JaliscoState of Maryland, Maryland
Jerez de Garcia SalinasLaredo, Texas
La PazRedondo Beach, California
LampazosLaredo, Texas
Lazaro CardenasLaredo, Texas
LeonLaredo, Texas San Diego, CaliforniaLos Herreras Laredo, Texas
MagdelenaTemple City, California
ManzanilloSan Pablo, California
MazatlanSanta Monica, CaliforniaSeattle, Washington
MeridaNew Orleans, Louisiana
MetepecPharr, Texas
MexicaliSan Bernardino, California
Mexico CityChicago, IllinoisLos Angeles, California
MexticacanLaredo, Texas
MoncolvaLaredo, Texas
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
MontemorelosLaredo, Texas
MonterreyCorpus Christi, TexasOrlando, FloridaSan Antonio, Texas
MoreliaKansas City, Missouri
NavojoaSanta Fe Springs, California
Nuevo Casas GrandesColorado Springs, Colorado
Nuevo LaredoLaredo, Texas
OaxacaPalo Alto, California
OcotlanCorona, CaliforniaOlathe, Kansas
PapantlaLaredo, Texas
ParralSanta Fe, New Mexico
PatzcuaroNaperville, Illinois
PetatlanSaint Peter, Minnesota
PueblaOklahoma City, OklahomaPueblo, Colorado
Puerto VallartaSanta Barbara, CaliforniaTacoma, Washington
ReynosaPharr, Texas
Rosarito BeachGardena, CaliforniaGlendale, California
SalamancaBryan/College Station, Texas
SaltilloAustin, TexasLansing, Michigan
San Andres TuxtlaPharr, Texas
San FelipeHayward, California
San Jose de IturbidePharr, Texas
San Luis de la PazPharr, Texas
San Luis PotosiPharr, Texas St. Louis, Missouri
San Martin de HidalgoMorgan Hill, California
San Miguel de AllendeLaredo, TexasSaint Augustine, Florida
San Miguel el AltoBig Spring, Texas
San Nicolas de los GarzaKansas City, MissouriSeguin, Texas
San Pedro de las ColoniasSpringfield, Illinois
Santa Maria del RioPharr, Texas
Santa Rosalia Union City, California
Santiago de QueretaroBakersfield, California Holland, Michigan
Tamazula de GordianoRiverbank, California
TampicoHouston, Texas
TehuacanAustin, Texas
TepatitlanLaredo, Texas
TeziutlanPharr, Texas
TijuanaSan Diego, California
TiziminEvansville, Indiana
Tlahualilo, DurangoLaredo, Texas
Tlalnepantla de BazWichita, Kansas
TlaquepaqueGlendale, CaliforniaSpringfield, Missouri
TolucaFort Worth, Texas
TonalaLaredo, Texas
TorreonFresno, CaliforniaLaredo, Texas
TulaBenicia, CaliforniaUruapanCulver City, California
ValparaisoHanover Park, Illinois
VeracruzCorpus Christi, TexasLaredo, Texas Miami Dade County, FloridaPharr, Texas San Jose, California
Veracruz/Boca del RioMobile, AlabamaTampa, Florida
VillahermosaSan Bernardino, California
Xalapa-EnríquezOmaha, Nebraska
ZamoraEl Monte, California
ZapopanGrand Rapids, Michigan
ZuazuaBryan/College Station, TexasPrairie View, Texas
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
Miami / 1MiamiMiami, Miami
Moldova / 3BaltiLakeland, Florida
ChisinauSacramento, California
Ungheni City MayoraltyWinston-Salem, North Carolina
Mongolia / 3DarkhanIrving, Texas
TsetserlegBellingham, Washington
UlaanbaatarDenver, ColoradoOakland, California
Montenegro / 2BudvaWest Palm Beach, Florida
KotorSanta Barbara, California
Morocco / 7AgadirMiami, Florida
AgadirOakland, California
CasablancaChicago, Illinois
ChaouenIssaquah, Washington
El HajebCouncil Bluffs, Iowa
El JadidaTacoma, Washington
TiznitSomerville, Massachusetts
Namibia / 1WindhoekRichmond, Virginia
Nepal / 1KathmanduEugene, Oregon
Netherlands / 3EnschedePalo Alto, California
Leidschendam-VoorburgTemecula, California
NijmegenAlbany, New York
New Zealand / 12AucklandLos Angeles, California
ChristchurchSeattle, Washington
GisbornePalm Desert, California
HamiltonSacramento, California
LawrenceJacksonville, Oregon
Lower HuttTempe, Arizona
Palmerston NorthMissoula, Montana
QueenstownAspen, Colorado
StratfordStratford, Connecticut
TaurangaSan Bernardino, California
Upper HuttMesa, Arizona
Newcastle upon TyneEngland
Nicaragua / 16BluefieldsRacine, Wisconsin
EsteliStevens Point, Wisconsin
GranadaTampa, Florida
JalapaBoulder, Colorado
JinotepeSanta Cruz, California
Laguna de PerlasMontclair, New Jersey
LeonNew Haven, Connecticut
MalpaisilloPittsfield, Massachusetts
ManaguaMiami, Florida
MatagalpaGainesville, Florida
Puerto CabezasBurlington, Vermont
QuilaliSouth Haven, Michigan
San Juan de OrienteSacramento, California
SomotoMerced, California
TipitapaLansing, Michigan
Villa Carlos FonsecaMoscow, Idaho
Nigeria / 7AsabaStockton, California
IbadanCleveland, Ohio
Ile-IfeOberlin, OhioSan Bernardino, California
Lagos IslandAtlanta, Georgia
OrluAustin, Texas
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
OsogboWilmington, Delaware
Port HarcourtKansas City, Missouri
Norway / 9AlesundTacoma, Washington
BergenSeattle, Washington
FlekkefjordElbow Lake, Minnesota
KongsbergRed Wing, Minnesota
MossVirginia Beach, Virginia
Nordhordland RegionFergus Falls, Minnesota
StavangerHouston, TexasTromsoAnchorage, Alaska
TrondheimVallejo, California
Pakistan / 3HyderabadToledo, Ohio
KarachiHouston, Texas
LahoreChicago, Illinois
Palestine Authority / 3BethlehemBurlington, VermontSacramento, California
QalqilyaGainesville, Florida
RamallahMuscatine, Iowa
Panama / 1Panama CityFort Lauderdale, FloridaMiami, Florida
Paraguay / 2AsuncionMiami Dade County, Florida
Santa MariaHays, Kansas
Peru / 10ArequipaCharlotte, North CarolinaMaui, Hawaii
CarazMesa, Arizona
ChimbotePensacola, Florida
IcaMiami Beach, Florida
LimaAustin, TexasCleveland, OhioMiami, Florida
MirafloresPensacola, Florida
PucallpaMiami Dade County, Florida
San IsidroLauderdale By The Sea, Florida
Santiago de SurcoGastonia, North Carolina
TrujilloDecatur, GeorgiaSalt Lake, Utah
Philippines / 27Bacarra CityMaui, Hawaii
BacolodLong Beach, California
BaguioHonolulu, Hawaii Vallejo, California
BauangLakewood, Washington
BolinaoMobile, Alabama
Cagayan de OroNorfolk, Virginia
Cavite CitySan Diego, California
CebuHonolulu, Hawaii
Cebu CityChula Vista, CaliforniaSeattle, Washington
Dagupan CityMilpitas, California
DavaoTacoma, Washington
IloiloStockton, California
La CarlotaCarson, California
Laoag CityHonolulu, Hawaii
MakatiLos Angeles, California
ManilaHonolulu, Hawaii Maui, HawaiiSacramento, CaliforniaSan Francisco, California
PaloPalo Alto, California
Pasay CityUnion City, California
Pasig CitySouth San Francisco, California
Puerto PrincesaMaui, Hawaii
QuezonSalt Lake, Utah
Quezon CityKenosha, WisconsinMaui, Hawaii
RoxasSan Bernardino, California
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
San JuanMaui, HawaiiSanta Barbara, California
SariayaSanta Clarita, California
TagaytayRohnert Park, California
Zambales ProvinceMaui, Hawaii
Poland / 29BialystokMilwaukee County, Wisconsin
Bielsko-BialaGrand Rapids, Michigan
BochniaRoselle, Illinois
BytowWinona, Minnesota
ChelmKnoxville, Tennessee
GdanskCleveland, Ohio
GdyniaSeattle, Washington
Gorzow WielkopolskiHazleton, Pennsylvania
GulczStevens Point, Wisconsin
Jelinia GoraTyler, Texas
KatowiceMobile, Alabama
KrakowRochester, New YorkSan Francisco, California
KrapkowiceCamas, Washington
LesnicaKarnes City, Texas
Lodz RegionState of Maryland, Maryland
LomiankiColumbia Heights, Minnesota
LomzaMuscatine, Iowa
LublinLublin, Wisconsin
MorawicaCamas, Washington
OlsztynRichmond, Virginia
OpoleRoanoke, Virginia
Strzelce OpolskieBandera, Texas
SzczecinSt. Louis, Missouri
TorunPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
WarsawChicago, IllinoisWarsaw ProvinceSan Diego, California
WroclawCharlotte, North Carolina
ZabierzówCamas, Washington
ZiebiceBrighton, Colorado
Portugal / 5FaroHayward, California
FunchalMaui, Hawaii
Funchal, MadeiraHonolulu, Hawaii
Sao Miguel IslandMaui, Hawaii
SintraHonolulu, Hawaii
Puerto Rico / 1San JuanHonolulu, Hawaii Jacksonville, FloridaKilleen, Texas
Romania / 6Baia MareHollywood, Florida
BistritaColumbus, Georgia
BrasovCleveland, Ohio
BucharestAtlanta, Georgia
Cluj NapocaColumbia, South Carolina
ConstantaMobile, Alabama
Russia / 1 Konakovo Menomonie, Washington
Russian Federation / 64ArchangelskPortland, Maine
BirobidjanBeaverton, Oregon
BorovichiBinghamton, New York
ChekhovSaratoga Springs, New York
ChelyabinskColumbia, South Carolina
CherepovetsMontclair, New Jersey
DicksonDixon, Illinois
EkaterinburgSan Jose, California
IrkutskEugene, Oregon
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
IzhevskSalt Lake, Utah
KaliningradNorfolk, Virginia
KazanBryan/College Station, Texas
KhabarovskPortland, Oregon
KislovodskMuscatine, Iowa
KonakovoMenomonie, Wisconsin
KostromaDurham, North Carolina
KotlasWaterville, Maine
KrasnodarTallahassee, Florida
Kuybushevsky Central DistrictLansing, Michigan
Leningrad Region/City of St.Petersburg
State of Maryland, Maryland
LermontovOsage, Iowa
LomonosovAnacortes, Washington
MagadanAnchorage, Alaska
MoscowChicago, Illinois
MurmanskJacksonville, Florida
NakhodkaBellingham, WashingtonOakland, California
Nizhni NovgorodPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Nizhnii TagilChattanooga, Tennessee
NovorossiiskGainesville, Florida
NovosibirskMinneapolis, Minnesota
ObninskOak Ridge, Tennessee
OrenburgOrlando, Florida
PermLouisville, Kentucky
PetrozavodskDuluth, Minnesota
PrivolnoyeTampico, Illinois
PskovRoanoke, Virginia
PyatigorskDubuque, Iowa
RostovStevens Point, Wisconsin
RubtsovskGrants Pass/Josephine County, Oregon
RybinskJohnson City, Tennessee
SamaraSt. Louis, Missouri
SarovLos Alamos, New Mexico
SerpukhovRichmond, Indiana
SmolenskColorado Springs, Colorado
SnezhinskLivermore, California
SochiLong Beach, California
St. PetersburgLos Angeles, CaliforniaOcala, FloridaSt. Petersburg, Florida
StavropolDes Moines, Iowa
SyktyvkarLos Altos, California
TobolskCouncil Bluffs, Iowa
TulaAlbany, New York
TyumenHouston, Texas
UlyanovskOklahoma City, Oklahoma
Velikiy NovgorodRochester, New York
VladimirBloomington/Normal, IllinoisSarasota, Florida
VladivostokSan Diego, CaliforniaTacoma, Washington
VolgogradCleveland, Ohio
VoronezhCharlotte, North Carolina
YaroslavlBurlington, Vermont
YelisovoHomer, Alaska
ZavolzhieSan Bernardino, California
ZelenogorskNewburyport, Massachusetts
ZhelenznogorskBlount County, Tennessee
ZheleznovodskGrinnell, Iowa
Rwanda / 1KigaliSan Bernardino, California
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2 0 1 2 M e m b e r s h i p D i r e c t o r y b y C o u n t r y / R e g i o n
Samoa / 2Territory of American SamoaMaui, Hawaii
Senegal / 4DakarWashington, District of Columbia
Goree IslandSaint Martinville, Louisiana
GuediawayeBirmingham, Alabama
St. LouisSt. Louis, Missouri
Serbia / 1BelgradeChicago, Illinois
Sierra Leone / 1FreetownKansas City, MissouriNew Haven, Connecticut
Sint Maarten / 1St. MaartenTallahassee, Florida
Slovakia / 5BratislavaCleveland, Ohio
DudinceKent, Ohio
KosiceMobile, Alabama
NitraNaperville, Illinois
TisovekShenandoah, Iowa
Slovenia / 3LjubljanaCleveland, Ohio
MariborPueblo, Colorado
PiranIndianapolis, Indiana
South Africa / 12BeaufortBeaufort, North Carolina
Buffalo CityMilwaukee County, Wisconsin
DurbanChicago, IllinoisNew Orleans, Louisiana
GeorgeTacoma, Washington
GrahamstownEast Palo Alto, CaliforniaJohannesburgNew York, New York
King Shaka District MunicipailityMobile, Alabama
King William’s TownMilwaukee County, Wisconsin
Nelson Mandela MetropolitanMunicipality
Jacksonville, Florida
Pietermaritzburg MsunduziHampton, Virginia
Tshwane Metropolitan MunicipalityWashington, District of Columbia
uMhlathuzeMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Spain / 22AlburquerqueAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Alcala de HenaresSan Diego, California
AlmonteMiami Beach, Florida
ALMUÑÉCARHendersonville, North Carolina
AvilesSaint Augustine, Florida
Cabildo de TenerifeMiami Dade County, Florida
Ciudadella de MenorcaSaint Augustine, Florida
El Puerto de Santa MariaCoral Gables, Florida
GranadaCoral Gables, Florida
HuelvaHouston, Texas
LaredoLaredo, Texas
Las Palmas de Gran CanariaSan Antonio, Texas
MadridMaui, HawaiiNew York, New York
MurciaMiami, Florida
OviedoTampa, Florida
Santa Cruz de TenerifeSan Antonio, Texas
Santa FeSanta Fe, New Mexico
SevilleColumbus, OhioKansas City, MissouriToledoCorpus Christi, TexasToledo, Ohio
Tres CantosColumbia, Maryland
ValladolidOrlando, Florida
Vitoria-GasteizAnaheim, California
St. Kitts and Nevis / 1Saint Kitts NevisMiami Dade County, Florida
Swaziland / 1MbabaneFort Worth, Texas
Sweden / 14BorghomRockford, Illinois
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
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GothenburgChicago, Illinois
HelsingborgAlexandria, Virginia
JonkopingRockford, Illinois
KalmarWilmington, Delaware
LidingoAlameda, California
LinkopingPalo Alto, California
MunkforsLindsborg, Kansas
RonnebyEnfield, ConnecticutJohnson City, Tennessee
SolnaBurbank, California
Stockholm CountyMiami Dade County, Florida
UppsalaMinneapolis, Minnesota
VaxjoDuluth, Minnesota
VimmerbyMoorhead, Minnesota
Switzerland / 8ChurOlathe, Kansas
DavosAspen, Colorado
InterlakenScottsdale, Arizona
LiestalSacramento, California
LucerneChicago, Illinois
SaasfeeSteamboat Springs, Colorado
SurseeHighland, Illinois
ZurichSan Francisco, California
Taiwan / 23Chung Li CityEnfield, Connecticut
Hsin ChuCupertino, California
Hsinchu CityBeaverton, OregonCary, North Carolina
Hua Lien CityAlbuquerque, New MexicoBellevue, Washington
I-LanBrunswick, Georgia
Kaohsiung MunicipalityColorado Springs, ColoradoHonolulu, Hawaii Little Rock, ArkansasMiami, Florida
Pensacola, FloridaPortland, OregonSan Antonio, TexasSeattle, Washington
Kaoshing CountyFort Lauderdale, Florida
KeelungSalt Lake, Utah
Keelung CityCorpus Christi, Texas
Luchou TownshipBloomington, Indiana
MiaoliBartlett, Illinois
New Taipei CityCincinnati, OhioMiami Dade County, Florida
PingtungMaui, Hawaii
Shin Lin DistrictLos Altos, CaliforniaWalnut, California
Taichung CityAustin, TexasSan Diego, CaliforniaTacoma, Washington
TainanSan Jose, California
Tainan CityColumbus, OhioKansas City, MissouriOklahoma City, OklahomaOrlando, Florida
Tainan HsienLaredo, Texas
Taipei MunicipalityAtlanta, GeorgiaCleveland, OhioHouston, TexasIndianapolis, IndianaLos Angeles, CaliforniaOklahoma City, OklahomaPhoenix, ArizonaSan Francisco, California
Taoyuan CityIrvine, California
Wuchi TownNewton, Iowa
XindianTavares, Florida
Yung KangEl Monte, California
Tajikistan / 1DushanbeBoulder, Colorado
Tanzania / 7ArushaDurham, North CarolinaKansas City, Missouri
BagamoyoVallejo, California
Dar es SalaamLansing, Michigan
MorogoroMilwaukee, Wisconsin
MoshiDelray Beach, FloridaKenosha, Wisconsin
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
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TangaToledo, Ohio
MorogoroFresno, California
Thailand / 3BangkokWashington, District of Columbia
Chiang Rai Union City, California
LanphunOrinda, California
Trinidad-Tobago / 2ChaguanasLauderhill, Florida
Port of SpainAtlanta, Georgia
Turkey / 5AntalyaAustin, TexasMuskegon, Michigan
IstanbulHouston, Texas
IzmirLong Beach, CaliforniaTampa, Florida
Kocaeli Metropolitan MunicipalityState of Maryland, Maryland
MuglaFort Lauderdale, Florida
Turkmenistan / 1AshgabatAlbuquerque, New Mexico
Turks and Caicos Islands / 1Turks and Caicos IslandsMiami Dade County, Florida
Uganda / 1KaseseSanta Cruz, California
UK / 1AlfretonS Charleston, West Virginia
Ukraine / 19AlushtaSanta Cruz, California
BogodukhovBoyertown, Pennsylvania
BrovaryRockford, Illinois
ChernivtsiSalt Lake, Utah
ChihirinSebastopol, California
DolynaPrairie Village, Kansas
DrohobychMuscatine, Iowa
Gorlovka Pensacola, Florida
Ivano-FrankivskArlington County, Virginia
KalushGrand Prairie, Texas
KharkivCincinnati, Ohio
KhmelnytskyiModesto, California
KyivChicago, IllinoisLvivCorning, New York
PoltavaIrondequoit, New York
SmilaNewton, Iowa
Tysmenytsia City/District Bandera, Texas
UzhgorodCorvallis, Oregon
VinnytsyaBirmingham, Alabama
United Arab Emirates / 1Abu DhabiHouston, Texas
United Kingdom / 62BallymenaMorehead, Kentucky
Bangor, North DownVirginia Beach, Virginia
BarnetMontclair, New Jersey
Bassettlaw DistrictFarmers Branch, Texas
BeaufortBeaufort, North Carolina
BelfastNashville, Tennessee
BillericayFishers, Indiana
BirminghamChicago, Illinois
BodminGrass Valley, California
Brecon, WalesSaline, Michigan
Bride, Isle of MannSt. Joe, Arkansaskansas
BroomfieldBroomfield, Colorado
Burton upon TrentElkhart, Indiana
CambridgeCambridge, Massachusetts
CanterburyBloomington/Normal, Illinois
CarrickfergusAnderson, South CarolinaDanville, Kentucky
ChesterLakewood, Colorado
Cleveland CountyCleveland, Ohio
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
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DoverHuber Heights, Ohio
DunbarMartinez, California
DundeeAlexandria, Virginia
DunfermlineSarasota, Florida
DurhamDurham, North Carolina
EdinburghSan Diego, California
EmboMaui, Hawaii
Essex CountyHenrico County, VirginiaFileyCalvert County, Maryland
ForresMount Dora, Florida
Grampian Region, Aberdeen, ScotlandHouston, Texas
HackneyAustin, Texas
HartlepoolMuskegon, Michigan
Henley-on-ThamesLauderdale By The Sea, Florida
KeighleyMyrtle Beach, South Carolina
KetteringKettering, Ohio
Kingston-upon-HullRaleigh, North Carolina
KinverPark Ridge, Illinois
LarneClover, South Carolina
LeedsLouisville, Kentucky
LondonNew York, New York
MertonIrving, Texas
NewburghNewburgh, Indiana
Newcastle upon TyneAtlanta, Georgia
NewmarketLexington, Kentucky
NewrySioux Falls, South Dakota
NewtownabbeyGilbert, Arizona
Norfolk CountyNorfolk, Virginia
Northhamptonshire CountyIndianapolis, Indiana
ObanLaurinburg, North Carolina
PenzanceNevada City, California
PortsmouthLakewood, Colorado
PrestwickVandalia, Ohio
Richmond upon ThamesRichmond, Virginia
RustingtonLos Altos, California
SalisburySalisbury, Maryland
SeftonFort Lauderdale, Florida
SouthamptonHampton, Virginia
Stratford upon AvonStratford, Connecticut
SuffolkSuffolk, Virginia
SunderlandWashington, District of Columbia
WatfordWilmington, Delaware
WhitbyAnchorage, Alaska
Newry and Mourne, Northern IrelandSouthern Pines, North Carolina
Uruguay / 2MaldonadoMiami Dade County, Florida
PaysanduMuscatine, Iowa
Uzbekistan / 3BukharaSanta Fe, New Mexico
SamarkandOlympia, Washington
TashkentSeattle, Washington
Venezuela / 6CaracasHonolulu, Hawaii New Orleans, Louisiana
CaroraMilwaukee, Wisconsin
MaracaiboNew Orleans, Louisiana
Margarita IslandFort Lauderdale, Florida
Monagas (State of)Miami Dade County, Florida
Ninh Thuan ProvinceState of Maryland, Maryland
Puerto La CruzSanta Cruz, California
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
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Vietnam / 7HaiphongSeattle, Washington
Ho Chi Minh CitySan Francisco, California
HueHonolulu, Hawaii
Hue CityNew Haven, Connecticut
Quang Tri TownAngel Fire, New Mexico
Vung Tau Ba Ria CityNewport Beach, California
Zambia / 1LusakaLos Angeles, California
Zimbabwe / 2GweruBirmingham, Alabama
MutarePortland, Oregon
Friendship City International Partners for Peace International Member Emeritus Status No Reported Sister City
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AlabamaBirminghamBirmingham Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Official: William A. Bell, Sr.Primary Contact: Scotty Colson(205) [email protected]://www.birminghamsistercities.com/
MobileCity of MobileChief Elected Official: Sam JonesPrimary Contact: Ann L. Rambeau(251) [email protected]://www.havanamobile.com
MontevalloMontevallo Sister City Commission Chief Elected Official: Ben McCroryPrimary Contact: Hollie Cost(205) [email protected]://www.cityofmontevallo.com/
TuscaloosaTuscaloosa Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: Walt MaddoxPrimary Contact: Lisa Keyes(205)[email protected]://www.tuscaloosasistercities.com
AlaskaAnchorageAnchorage Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: Daniel SullivanPrimary Contact: Linda J Jackson(907) [email protected]://www.muni.org/sister1/index.cfm
HomerCity of HomerChief Elected Official: James C. HornadayPrimary Contact: James C. Hornaday(907) [email protected]://www.ci.homer.ak.us
KetchikanCity of KetchikanChief Elected Official: Lew WilliamsPrimary Contact: Karl Amylon(907) [email protected]://www.city.ketchikan.ak.us/
ArizonaChandlerChandler/Tullamore Sister Cities
AssociationChief Elected Official: Boyd W. DunnPrimary Contact: Ellen Harrington(480) [email protected]://www.chandlerirish.org
Fountain HillsFountain Hills Sister Cities Corp.Chief Elected Official: Jay SchlumPrimary Contact: Sharon Morgan(480) [email protected]
Gila BendTown of Gila BendChief Elected Official: Ron HenryPrimary Contact: Frederick M. Buss(928) [email protected] Contact:
GilbertTown of GilbertChief Elected Official: John LewisPrimary Contact: Gregory Tilque(800) [email protected]://www.gilbertsistercities.com
MesaSister City Association of MesaChief Elected Official: Scott SmithPrimary Contact: Augie Gastelum(602) [email protected]://www.mesasistercities.com
PhoenixPhoenix Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: Phil GordonPrimary Contact: Paula West(602) [email protected]://www.phoenixsistercities.org
PrescottSister City Association of PrescottChief Elected Official: Marlin KuykendallPrimary Contact: Robert A. Greninger(928) [email protected]://www.prescottsistercity.org
ScottsdaleScottsdale Sister Cities Association, Inc.Chief Elected Official: W.J. “Jim” LanePrimary Contact: Max Rumbaugh(480) [email protected]://www.scottsdalesistercities.com
Sierra VistaSierra Vista Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: Rick MuellerPrimary Contact: Heike Shockley(520) [email protected]://www.ci.sierra-vista.az.us/
TempeTempe Sister City CorporationChief Elected Official: Hugh HallmanPrimary Contact: Richard Neuheisel(480) [email protected]://www.tempesc.org
ArkansasHeber SpringsCity of Heber SpringsChief Elected Official: Jackie McPhersonPrimary Contact: Jackie McPherson(501) [email protected]
Hot SpringsHot Springs Conventions and Visitors
BureauChief Elected Official: Ruth CarneyPrimary Contact: Mary Neilson(501) [email protected]://www.cityhs.net/residents_sister_
city.html
Little RockLittle Rock Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: Mark StodolaPrimary Contact: Bryan Barnhouse(501) [email protected] http://www.littlerock.org/City
Commissions/Detail.aspx?ID=29
Little RockArkansas Municipal League OperationsChief Elected Official: Don Zimmerman (501) [email protected]://www.arml.org/
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MarionCity of MarionChief Elected Official: Frank A. FoglemanPrimary Contact: Frank A. Fogleman(870) [email protected] http://www.marionarkansas.org/cityinfo.
html
North Little RockCity of North Little RockChief Elected Official: Patrick Henry HaysPrimary Contact: Patrick Henry Hays(501) [email protected]://www.littlerock.org/City
Commissions/Detail.aspx?ID=29
St. Joe Town of GilbertChief Elected Official: Mitch MortvedtPrimary Contact: Evelyn S.
Langston-Terhune(870) [email protected]
CaliforniaAlamedaCity of AlamedaChief Elected Official: Beverly JohnsonPrimary Contact: Stewart Chen(510) [email protected]://www.ci.alameda.ca.us/community
AnaheimCity of AnaheimChief Elected Official: Curt PringlePrimary Contact: Greg Garcia(714) [email protected]
BakersfieldBakersfield Sister City Project Corp.Chief Elected Official: Harvey L HallPrimary Contact: Susan Stone(661) [email protected]
BeniciaBenicia-Tula Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Carla Gallagher Primary Contact: John L Potter(707) [email protected]
Beverly HillsBeverly Hills Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Barry BruckerPrimary Contact: Megan Roach(310) [email protected]://www.BeverlyHillsSisterCities.org
Big Bear LakeCity of Big Bear LakeChief Elected Official: Rick HerrickPrimary Contact: Katherine Jefferies(909) [email protected]://www.citybigbearlake.com
BurbankBurbank Sister City CommitteeChief Elected Official: Gary BricPrimary Contact: Sharon Cohen(818) [email protected]://www.burbank.lib.ca.us/
sistercity.cfm
CarlsbadCarlsbad Sister City AmbassadorsChief Elected Official: Matt HallPrimary Contact: Jacquie Thye(760) [email protected]
CarsonCity of CarsonChief Elected Official: James DearPrimary Contact: Eva Gatling(310) 952-1741http://ci.carson.ca.us
Chula VistaInternational Friendship CommissionChief Elected Official: Cheryl CoxPrimary Contact: Lilia Cesena(619) 691-5044 http://www.chulavistaca.gov
CoronaSCI (Corona)Chief Elected Official: Steve NolanPrimary Contact: Lana Yoshimura(951) [email protected]://www.discovercorona.org
Culver CityCulver City Sister City Committee, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Scott MalsinPrimary Contact: Barbara Honig(310) [email protected]://www.culvercitysistercitycommittee.
org/
CupertinoCity of CupertinoChief Elected Official: Kris WangPrimary Contact: Rick Kitson(408) [email protected]
DublinCity of DublinChief Elected Official: Tim SbrantiPrimary Contact: Janet Lockhart(925) [email protected]/sistercity/index.htm
East Palo AltoEast Palo AltoChief Elected Official: Ruben AbricaPrimary Contact: Alvin James(650) [email protected]
El MonteCity of El MonteChief Elected Official: Ernest GutierrezPrimary Contact: Mariela Laspesa(626) [email protected]://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us
Elk GroveCity of Elk GroveChief Elected Official: Primary Contact: Angela Frost(916) [email protected]://www.elkgrovecity.org
EncinitasCity of EncinitasChief Elected Official: Maggie HoulihanPrimary Contact: Maggie Houlihan(760) [email protected]://ci.encinitas.ca.us
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FresnoCity of FresnoChief Elected Official: Ashley Swearengin Primary Contact: Lisa Murray(559) [email protected]://www.fresnosistercities.com/
GardenaCity of GardenaChief Elected Official: Paul K TanakaPrimary Contact: Daniel Canas(310) [email protected]://ci.gardena.ca.us
GlendaleCity of GlendaleChief Elected Official: Ara NajarianPrimary Contact: Zizette Mullins(818) [email protected]://ci.glendale.ca.us
Grass ValleyCity of Grass ValleyChief Elected Official: Mark JohnsonPrimary Contact: Elinor Kenitzer(530) 374-3431http://www.cityofgrassvalley.com
GridleyCity of GridleyChief Elected Official: Jerry Ann FichterPrimary Contact: Rob Hickey(530) [email protected]
HaywardHayward Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Michael SweeneyPrimary Contact: Bill Quirk(510) [email protected]://www.hayward-ca.gov/
IrvineIrvine Sister Cities ProgramChief Elected Official: Sukhee KangPrimary Contact: Emma Evans(949) [email protected]://www.cityofirvine.org
Laguna BeachCity of Laguna BeachChief Elected Official: Jane EglyPrimary Contact: Karyn Philippsen(949) [email protected]://www.lagunabeachsistercities.com
Laguna NiguelCity of Laguna NiguelChief Elected Official: Robert MingPrimary Contact: Mike Whipple(949) [email protected]
LivermoreLivermore Sister City AssociationChief Elected Official: Marshall KamenaPrimary Contact: Marshall Kamena(925) [email protected]
LodiLodi Sister City CommitteeChief Elected Official: Joanne MouncePrimary Contact: Jennifer Robsinson(209) [email protected]://www.lodi.gov
Long BeachLong Beach Sister Cities Inc.Chief Elected Official: Bob FosterPrimary Contact: David Zanatta(562) [email protected]://www.Sistercitiesoflongbeach.org
Los AltosLos Altos Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Ron PackardPrimary Contact: Leigh Price(562) 901-3081administration@losaltosca.govwww.losaltossistercities.com
Los AngelesCity of Los AngelesChief Elected Official: Antonio R
VillaraigosaPrimary Contact: Kamilla Blanche(213) [email protected]://sistercities.lacity.org/
MalibuCity of MalibuChief Elected Official: Jefferson WagnerPrimary Contact: Reva Feldman(310) [email protected]
MartinezCity of MartinezChief Elected Official: Rob SchroderPrimary Contact: Rob Schroder(925) [email protected]://www.cityofmartinez.org
MendocinoMendocino SCI Assn IncChief Elected Official: David ColfaxPrimary Contact: Mike Evans(707) [email protected]
MercedMerced-Somoto Sister City CommitteeChief Elected Official: Bill SpriggsPrimary Contact: Judi Weaser(209) [email protected]://www.cityofmerced.org/somoto/
MillbraeMillbrae Sister Cities CommitteeChief Elected Official: Robert GottschalkPrimary Contact: Michael Wride(650) [email protected]://www.millbraesistercities.org
MilpitasMilpitas Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: Robert LivengoodPrimary Contact: Dennis Grilli(408) [email protected]://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov
ModestoModesto Sister Cities International, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Garrad MarshPrimary Contact: Janet Kenworthy(209) [email protected]://www.modestosistercities.com
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Morgan HillMorgan Hill Sister City CommitteeChief Elected Official: Steve TatePrimary Contact: George Nale(408) [email protected]://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov
MountainviewCity of Mountain viewChief Elected Official: Margaret Abe-KogaPrimary Contact: Patricia Figueroa (650) [email protected]://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/services/
learn_about_our_city/sister_cities/default.asp
Nevada CityCity of Nevada CityChief Elected Official: Sally HarrisPrimary Contact: Beryl Robinson(530) 265-2496
Newport BeachNewport Beach Sister City AssociationChief Elected Official: Nancy GardnerPrimary Contact: Liddy Paulsen(949) [email protected]
OaklandCity of Oakland - Oakland Sister Cities
ProgramChief Elected Official: Jean QuanPrimary Contact: Vishan Huff(510) 566-2400http://www.oaklandnet.com
OrindaCity of OrindaChief Elected Official: Victoria SmithPrimary Contact: Monica A. Pacheco(925) [email protected]
Palm DesertThe Palm Desert Sister Cities FoundationChief Elected Official: Robert SpiegelPrimary Contact: Mark Talboys(760) [email protected]
Palo AltoNeighbors AbroadChief Elected Official: Sid EspinosaPrimary Contact: Donna Grider(650) 329-2571http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/
community-services/acult-sisters.html
ParlierCity of ParlierChief Elected Official: Armando LopezPrimary Contact: Armando Lopez(559) [email protected]
PasadenaPasadena Sister Cities CommitteeChief Elected Official: Bill BogaardPrimary Contact: Marcia Montez(626) [email protected]
Rancho CordovaCity of Rancho CordovaChief Elected Official: David SanderPrimary Contact: Robert McGarvey(916) [email protected]://www.rcsistercities.org
RedlandsRedlands Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Official: Jon HarrisonPrimary Contact: Anna Robles(909) [email protected]
Redondo BeachCity of Redondo BeachChief Elected Official: Michael A GinPrimary Contact: Gentil Smith(310) [email protected]://www.redondo.org
RiverbankCity of RiverbankChief Elected Official: Linda Abid-
CummingsPrimary Contact: Richard Holmer(209) [email protected]
RiversideCity of RiversideChief Elected Official: Ronald O.
LoveridgePrimary Contact: Ronald O. Loveridge(951) [email protected]://www.IRC-Riverside.gov
Rohnert ParkRohnert Park Sister Cities CommitteeChief Elected Official: Amie BreezePrimary Contact: Susan Harrow(707) [email protected]://www.rpcity.org/content/view/
549/106
SacramentoSacramento Sister Cities CouncilChief Elected Official: Kevin JohnsonPrimary Contact: Lisa Serna-Mayorga(916) [email protected]://www.cityofsacramento.org/
San BernardinoCity of San BernardinoChief Elected Official: Pat MorrisPrimary Contact: Judy Maculsyhttp://ci.san-bernardino.ca
San BrunoCity of San BrunoChief Elected Official: Jim RvanePrimary Contact: Connie Jackson(650) [email protected]://www.sanbruno.ca.gov
“Sister Cities work outsidegovernment in a field vital to all: thepromotion of friendship amongcitizens of every land so they willunderstand each other and wantpeace. I know of no other task moreimportant for the peace of everycountry.”
—President Lyndon B. Johnson
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San ClementeSan Clemente Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Official: Lori DonchakPrimary Contact: Berry Inman(714) 285-4644http://san-clemente.org
San DiegoSan Diego International Sister Cities
AssociationChief Elected Official: Jerry SandersPrimary Contact: Doug Rider(760) [email protected]://www.sandiego.gov/commlegissvcs
/protocol/sistercities/
San FranciscoSan FranciscoChief Elected Official: Edwin M. LeePrimary Contact: Mark Chandler(415) [email protected]://www.sfbangalore.org/
San JoseCity of San JoseChief Elected Official: Chuck ReedPrimary Contact: Joseph Hedges(408) [email protected]://www.sjeconomy.com/sistercities/
San PabloSan Pablo Sister Cities ProgramChief Elected Official: Leonard McNeilPrimary Contact: Rhonda Ray(510) 215-3005http://www.ci.san-
pablo.ca.us/main/sistercity.htm
Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Helene SchneiderPrimary Contact: Linda Gunther(805) [email protected]://www.santabarbaraca.gov
Santa ClaritaCity of Santa ClaritaChief Elected Official: Laurene WestePrimary Contact: Elena Galvez(661) [email protected]://www.santa-clarita.com/cityhall/
cmo/sister_cities/index.htm
Santa CruzSanta Cruz Sister Cities CommitteeChief Elected Official: Don Lane Primary Contact: Enda T Brennan(831) [email protected]://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pr.scc/
scc.html
Santa Fe SpringsCity of Santa Fe SpringsChief Elected Official: Joseph SerranoPrimary Contact: Francis A Carbajal(310) [email protected]
Santa MonicaSanta Monica Sister City AssociationChief Elected Official: Richard Bloom Primary Contact: Monika White (310) [email protected]://www.santamonicasistercity.org/
SebastopolSebastopol World FriendsChief Elected Official: Guy WilsonPrimary Contact: Wilbur Roberts(707) [email protected]://www.sebastopolwf.org
SonomaSonoma Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Official: Steve BarbosePrimary Contact: George McKale(707) [email protected]
South San FranciscoCity of South San FranciscoChief Elected Official: Mark AddiegoPrimary Contact: Irene Soto(650) [email protected]://www.ssf.net/about/sister_cities/
StocktonStockton Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Official: Ann JohnstonPrimary Contact: Marjorie D. Quillinan [email protected]
TemeculaTemecula Sister City AssociationChief Elected Official: Maryann EdwardsPrimary Contact: Rita Waston(909) 694-4343feedback@temeculasistercityassociation.
orghttp://www.TemeculaSisterCity
Association.org
Temple CityTemple City Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Judy S. WongPrimary Contact: Charles G. Souder(626) 285-2171http://www.temeculasistercityassociation.
org
Union CityUnion CityChief Elected Official: Mark GreenPrimary Contact: Lee Guio (510) [email protected]://www.ci.union-city.ca.us
UplandCity of UplandChief Elected Official: John PomierskiPrimary Contact: John Pomierski(909) [email protected]
VallejoCity of VallejoChief Elected Official: Osby DavisPrimary Contact: Dinah L Villanueva(707) [email protected]
VernonCity of VernonChief Elected Official: Hilario Gonzales,
MayorPrimary Contact: Hilario Gonzales, Mayor(323) 583-8811http://www.cityofvernon.org
WalnutCity of WalnutChief Elected Official: Joaquin LimPrimary Contact: Chuck Robinson(909) 595-7543http://ci.walnut.ca.us
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Walnut CreekWalnut Creek Sister Cities InternationalChief Elected Official: Bob SimmonsPrimary Contact: Pat Eich(925) [email protected]://www.wc-sister-cities.org
WhittierWhittier Sister CityChief Elected Official: Owen NewcomerPrimary Contact: Fran Shields(562) [email protected]://www.cityofwhittier.org/
ColoradoArvadaArvada Sister Cities InternationalChief Elected Official: Bob FriePrimary Contact: Edna Gordon(720) [email protected]
AspenAspen Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Mick IrelandPrimary Contact: Don Sheeley(970) [email protected]://www.aspenpitkin.com/
Departments/Aspen-Sister-Cities-/
BoulderBoulder Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Susan OsbornePrimary Contact: Debbie Fox(303) [email protected]://www.bouldercoloado.gov
BrightonCity of BrightonChief Elected Official: Jan PawlowskiPrimary Contact: Ken Kreutzer(303) [email protected]
BroomfieldCity of BroomfieldChief Elected Official: Patrick QuinnPrimary Contact: Patrick Quinn(303) [email protected]://www.broomfieldsistercities.com
Colorado SpringsColorado Springs Sister Cities,
InternationalChief Elected Official: Lionel RiveraPrimary Contact: Marti Devine(719) [email protected]://www.sistercitycs.us
Commerce CityCity of Commerce CityChief Elected Official: Paul NatalePrimary Contact: Kim McCarl(303) [email protected]://www.c3gov.com
DenverDenver Sister Cities InternationalChief Elected Official: Michael B.
HancockPrimary Contact: Tainerlee Dunlop (303)[email protected]://www.denversistercities.org
Denver Regional Council ofGovernments
Denver Regional Council of GovernmentsChief Elected Official: Dennis McCloskeyPrimary Contact: Jennifer [email protected]://www.drcog.org/bdrp
Estes ParkEstes Park Sister CityChief Elected Official: Bill PinkhamPrimary Contact: James [email protected]/communityinfo/sister
city.aspx
FirestoneCity of FirestoneChief Elected Official: Chad AuerPrimary Contact: Wesley LaVanchy(303) [email protected]
LakewoodLakewood Sister Cities ProgramChief Elected Official: Bob MurphyPrimary Contact: Bob Murphy(303) [email protected]://www.lscp.org
LongmontLongmont Sister Cities Assoc.Chief Elected Official: Roger LangePrimary Contact: Joe Waneka(303) [email protected]
PuebloPueblo Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: Vera OrtegonPrimary Contact: Carlos Maldonado(719) [email protected]. pueblosistercities.org
Steamboat SpringsSteamboat Springs Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Cari HermacinskiPrimary Contact: Julie Franklin(970) 879-2060http://www.steamboatsprings.net
Connecticut EnfieldCity of EnfieldChief Elected Official: Scott R KaupinPrimary Contact: Joan Smith(860) 253-6300http://www.enfield-ct.govEssexSister Cities Essex Haiti, Inc.Primary Contact: Kathleen Maher(860) [email protected]
New HavenNew Haven Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Official: John DeStefano, Jr.Primary Contact: Barbara Lamb(203) [email protected]://www.nhsistercities.org
StratfordTown of StratfordChief Elected Official: James R MironPrimary Contact: Hugh Catalano(203) 375-0265www.townofstratford.com
DelawareRehoboth BeachCity of Rehoboth BeachChief Elected Official: Sam CooperPrimary Contact: Gregory Ferrese(302) [email protected]://www.cityofrehoboth.com
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WilmingtonSister Cities of Wilmington, Inc.Chief Elected Official: James M BakerPrimary Contact: Dennis C. Sheer(302) [email protected]://www.sistercitieswilmington.org/
District of ColumbiaWashingtonCity of Washington, DCChief Elected Official: Vincent GrayPrimary Contact: Patricia Elwood(202) [email protected]
FloridaBoynton BeachThe Greater Boynton Beach Sister Citites
Committee, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Jerry TaylorPrimary Contact: Jeanne Heavilin(561) [email protected]://boynton-beach.org
CocoaSister City Program of Cocoa,
Florida, Inc.Primary Contact: Ron Shelton(321) [email protected]://sistercityprogram.org/
Coral GablesCoral Gables International Affairs
Coordinating CouncilChief Elected Official: Don Slesnick, IIPrimary Contact: Evelyn Paz(305) [email protected]
CrestviewCrestview Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Official: David CadlePrimary Contact: Jim Mills(850) [email protected]
Daytona BeachSister Cities Association of Volusia
County INCChief Elected Official: Glenn RitcheyPrimary Contact: Dixie [email protected]
Delray BeachSister Cities of Delray Beach, Inc.Chief Elected Official: David W. SchmidtPrimary Contact: David W. Schmidt(561) [email protected]://www.delraybeachsistercities.org/
DoralCity of DoralChief Elected Official: Juan Carlos
BermudezPrimary Contact: Nubielena Medina-
Gomez(305) [email protected]
Fort LauderdaleGreater Fort Lauderdale SCIChief Elected Official: John P. SeilerPrimary Contact: Antonio Marcelli(954) [email protected]://www.gflsci.org
GainesvilleCity of GainesvilleChief Elected Official: Pegeen HanrahanPrimary Contact: Steven J Kalishman,
Esq.(352) 376-8600http://www.gnvsistercities.org
HollywoodHollywood Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Peter BoberPrimary Contact: Mayra F Hernandez(954) [email protected]
JacksonvilleJacksonville Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Official: Alvin Brown Primary Contact: Ginny Walthour(904) [email protected]://www.jsca.org/
LakelandLakeland Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Gow FieldsPrimary Contact: Carol H. Hoffman(863) [email protected]://www.lakelandgov.net/ccwelcome.
html
Lauderdale By The SeaLauderdale-By-The-Sea Sister Cities
AssociationChief Elected Official: Roseann MinnetPrimary Contact: Roseann Minnet(954) [email protected]
LauderhillCity of LauderhillChief Elected Official: Richard KaplanPrimary Contact: Dale Holness(954) [email protected]
MiamiMayor’s International CouncilChief Elected Official: Tomas P. RegaladoPrimary Contact: Isabel DeQuesada(305) [email protected]://www.miamigov.com/mic/pages/
SisterCities/default.asp
Miami BeachMiami BeachChief Elected Official: Matti BowerPrimary Contact: George Neary(305) [email protected]://miamibeachsistercities.com
Miami Dade CountyMiami Dade County Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Carlos AlvarezPrimary Contact: Adam Peters(305) [email protected]://www.miamidade.gov/itc/about_
sister_cities.asp
MiramarCity of MiramarPrimary Contact: Deanna Allamani(954) [email protected]
Mount DoraMount Dora Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Official: Melissa N.
DeMarcoPrimary Contact: Elizabeth A. Forbes(352) [email protected]://www.mountdorasistercities.com
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New Port RicheyCity of New Port RicheyChief Elected Official: Bob ConsalvoPrimary Contact: Doreen Summers(727) [email protected]
North MiamiCity of North MiamiChief Elected Official: Andre D. PierrePrimary Contact: Miguel A. Seco(305) [email protected]
OcalaCity of OcalaChief Elected Official: Randall EwersPrimary Contact: Randall Ewers(352) [email protected]://www.ocalafl.org
OcalaCity of St. PetersburgChief Elected Official: William FosterPrimary Contact: Carl Kuttler(727) 549-1530http://www.stpete.org
OrlandoCity of OrlandoChief Elected Official: Buddy DyerPrimary Contact: Brooke Bonnett(407) [email protected]
PensacolaCity of PensacolaChief Elected Official: Ashton HaywardPrimary Contact: Nan Harper (850) 916-7188 [email protected]://www.pensacolasistercities.org
Saint AugustineSt. Augustine Sister Cities
Association, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Joseph L. BolesPrimary Contact: Joseph L. Boles(904) [email protected]://www.ci.st-augustine.fl.us
Sarasota Sarasota Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Suzanne AtwellPrimary Contact: Tom Halbeck (941) [email protected] http://www.SarasotaSisterCities.org
Southwest RanchesCity of Southwest RanchesChief Elected Official: Jeff NelsonPrimary Contact: Juanita Romance(954) [email protected]
St. PetersburgCity of St. PetersburgChief Elected Official: Richard BakerPrimary Contact: Carl Kuttlerhttp://www.stpete.org
Sunny Isles BeachSunny Isles Beach Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Norman S EdelcupPrimary Contact: Susan Simpson(305) [email protected]://www.sibfl.net
TallahasseeCity of TallahasseeChief Elected Official: John R Marks, IIIPrimary Contact: Rick Minor(850) [email protected]://talgov.com/citytlh/economic/
iac.html
TallahasseeFlorida League of Cities Chief Elected Official: Michael SittigPrimary Contact: Michael Sittig(850) [email protected]://www.flcities.com/
TampaTampa Sister Cities Committee, IncChief Elected Official: Bob BuckhornPrimary Contact: John P. Spoto(813) [email protected]://tampasistercities.info/right.html
Tarpon SpringsCity of Tarpon SpringsChief Elected Official: Beverley BillirisPrimary Contact: Trish [email protected]
TavaresCity of TavaresPrimary Contact: John H Drury(352) [email protected]
West Palm BeachCity of West Palm BeachChief Elected Official: Geraldine “Jeri”
MuoioPrimary Contact: Geraldine “Jeri” Muoio(561) [email protected]
GeorgiaAthens Athens-Clarke County United
GovernmentChief Elected Official: Nancy Denson Primary Contact: Sandi Turner(706) [email protected]
AtlantaAtlanta Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: Kasim ReedPrimary Contact: Noah Downer (404) [email protected]://www.atlantaga.gov/International/
SisterCities.aspx
BrunswickCity of BrunswickChief Elected Official: Bryan ThompsonPrimary Contact: Bryan Thompson(912) [email protected]://brunswickga.org
Cobb CountyCobb CountyChief Elected Official: Samuel S OlensPrimary Contact: Samuel S Olens(770) [email protected]://www.cobbcounty.org/
ColumbusCity of ColumbusChief Elected Official: Teresa TomlinsonPrimary Contact: Teresa Tomlinson(706) [email protected]://www.columbusga.org
DecaturCity of DecaturChief Elected Official: Bill FloydPrimary Contact: Peggy Merriss(404) [email protected]://www.decaturga.com
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ElbertonElberton Sister City ProgramChief Elected Official: Larry GuestPrimary Contact: Cindy D Churney(706) [email protected]://www.cityofelberton.net
HinesvilleCity of HinesvilleChief Elected Official: James ThomasPrimary Contact: James Thomas(912) [email protected]://www.cityofhinesville.org
LaGrangeCity of LaGrangePrimary Contact: Tom Hall(700)[email protected]
SavannahSavannah Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Otis S JohnsonPrimary Contact: Marronda
Lupkin-Lotson [email protected] http://www.savannahga.gov
HawaiiHonoluluCity and County of HonoluluChief Elected Official: Peter B. CarlislePrimary Contact: John S. Chang(808) [email protected]
MauiMaui CountyChief Elected Official: Chairmaine M
TavaresPrimary Contact: Anna K. Ribucan(808) [email protected]://www.mauicountysistercities.org
IdahoIdaho FallsCity of Idaho FallsChief Elected Official: Jared FuhrimanPrimary Contact: Rebecca Robbins(208) [email protected]://ci.idaho-falls.id.us
MoscowCity of MoscowChief Elected Official: Nancy ChaneyPrimary Contact: Elizabeth Berlinger(208) [email protected]://www.ci.moscow.id.us
PocatelloCity of PocatelloChief Elected Official: Brian BladPrimary Contact: Peggy Johnson, Jr.(208) [email protected]://ci.pocatello.id.us
IllinoisAddisonVillage of AddisonChief Elected Official: Lorenz HartwigPrimary Contact: Carlo DeBenedictis(603) [email protected]://addison.il.org
BartlettBartlettVillage of BartlettChief Elected Official: Michael KellyPrimary Contact: Steven Bosco(630) 837-0800 ext. [email protected]://vbartlett.org
BellevilleBelleville Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Mark EckertPrimary Contact: Jerry Reilmann(618)[email protected]://www.bellevillesistercities.org/
BelvidereCity of BelvidereChief Elected Official: Fred BreretonPrimary Contact: Fred Brereton(815) [email protected]://www.belvideresistercities.org
BerwynSister Cities Association of Berwyn
Illinois, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Primary Contact: Theodore J. Polashek(708) [email protected]
Bloomington/NormalVladimir/Canterbury Sister City
Association of Bloomington/NormalChief Elected Official: Stephan F
StocktonPrimary Contact: Judie Bey(309) [email protected]://www.normal.org/gov/Boards/Sister
City.asp
CarbondaleCity of CarbondaleChief Elected Official: Joel FritzlerPrimary Contact: Joel Fritzler(618) [email protected]
ChicagoChicago Sister Cities International
ProgramChief Elected Official: Richard M DaleyPrimary Contact: Leroy Allala(312) [email protected]://www.chicagosistercities.com/
Chicago HeightsChicago Heights Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Alex LopezPrimary Contact: Matthew Fares(708) [email protected]
ColumbiaSister Cities of Columbia, ILChief Elected Official: Kevin HutchinsonPrimary Contact: Ingrid Soraghan(618) [email protected]://www.columbiasistercities.com
DixonDixon Sister CityChief Elected Official: James G BurkePrimary Contact: Geoff Vanderlin(815) 625-3600www.discoverdixon.org
DoltonCity of DoltonChief Elected Official: Ronnie C. LewisPrimary Contact: Charles Floyd, Sr.(708) [email protected]
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Elk Grove VillageElk Grove Village Italian Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Craig B JohnsonPrimary Contact: Cindy Aloisio(847) [email protected]
Hanover ParkHanover Park Sister Cities CommitteeChief Elected Official: Rodney CraigPrimary Contact: Linda McCance-
Packham(630) [email protected]://www.hpil.org
HighlandCity of HighlandChief Elected Official: Joseph R MichaelisPrimary Contact: Mark Latham(618) [email protected]://www.ci.highland.il.us/
Hoffman EstatesCity of Hoffman EstatesChief Elected Official: William McLeodPrimary Contact: Lillian Mosier(847) 885-6530http://www.hoffmanestates.org
Lake ZurichLake Zurich/Nittenau Sister Cities
CommitteeChief Elected Official: Suzanne BrandingPrimary Contact: Suzanne Branding(847) [email protected]://home.mindspring.com/~klouden/
index.html
MillstadtMillstadt Sister Cities Org.Chief Elected Official: Weldon Harber Primary Contact: John Baltz (618) [email protected]
Mount ProspectVillage of Mount ProspectChief Elected Official: Irvana K WilksPrimary Contact: Maura El Metennani(847) [email protected]
NapervilleNaperville Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: A. George PradelPrimary Contact: Cheryl Johnson(630) [email protected]://www.naperville.il.us/sistercities.
aspx
PalatineSister Cities of PalatineChief Elected Official: Rita MullinsPrimary Contact: Susan Minott, [email protected]://www.palatinesistercities.org
Park RidgeCity of Park RidgeChief Elected Official: Howard P FrimarkPrimary Contact: Betty Henneman(847) [email protected]
PeoriaCity of PeoriaChief Elected Official: Jim AdrisPrimary Contact: Carl Swenson(309)692-1000 Ext.5225
QuincyQuincy Sister City CommissionChief Elected Official: John SpringPrimary Contact: Mary Effrein(217) [email protected]
Richton ParkVillage of Richton ParkPrimary Contact: Vera Brooks(708) [email protected]
RockfordRockford Sister Cities Advisory
CommissionChief Elected Official: Lawrence J.
MorrisseyPrimary Contact: Cynthia P. Hall(815) [email protected]://www.ci.rockford.il.us
RoselleRoselle's Sister City CommissionChief Elected Official: Gayle A SmolinskiPrimary Contact: Linda McDermott(630) [email protected]
SchaumburgSchaumburg Sister Cities OrganizationChief Elected Official: Al LarsonPrimary Contact: Jean Tucknott(847) [email protected]
SpringfieldCity of SpringfieldChief Elected Official: J. Michael HoustonPrimary Contact: Carol Zerkle(217) [email protected]://www.springfield.il.us/sister/city.htm
TampicoCity of TampicoChief Elected Official: Vyacheslav
Pavlovich BryzhahinPrimary Contact: Andrew Hinton(815) [email protected]
Tinley ParkTinley Park Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: Edward J. ZabrockiPrimary Contact: Randal Tietz(708) [email protected]
UrbanaCity of UrbanaChief Elected Official: Laurel L. PrussingPrimary Contact: Elizabeth Borman(217) [email protected]://www.city.urbana.il.us/
WaterlooWaterloo Sister Cities ProgramChief Elected Official: Tom SmithPrimary Contact: Luanne Ragland(618) [email protected]://www.waterloo.il.us/
West ChicagoWest Chicago Sister Cities OrganizationChief Elected Official: Michael B.
KwasmanPrimary Contact: Melissa Birch [email protected]://www.westchicagosistercities.com
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Wood DaleCity of Wood DaleChief Elected Official: Primary Contact: Shirley Siebert(630) [email protected]
IndianaBloomingtonBloomington Sister Cities OrganizationChief Elected Official: Mark KruzanPrimary Contact: Beverly Calendar-
Anderson(812) [email protected]
CarmelCity of CarmelChief Elected Official: James BrainardPrimary Contact: Barbara S. Moshier(317) [email protected]
ElkhartElkhart Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Official: Dick MoorePrimary Contact: Mary Jane Hiles(574) [email protected]://www.elkhartindiana.org
EvansvilleCity of EvansvilleChief Elected Official: Jonathan
WeinzapfelPrimary Contact: Nancy J. Deig(812) 423-2020http://www.evansvillegov.org
FishersSister Cities Association of Fishers
IndianaChief Elected Official: Scott FaultlessPrimary Contact: Mike Kalb(317) [email protected]://www.sistercitiesoffishers.org/
Fort MadisonGreater Lafayette/Ota City, JapanChief Elected Official: Tony RoswarskiPrimary Contact: Sally J. McIntire(765) [email protected]://tctc.com
GoshenGoshen Sister CityChief Elected Official: Allan KauffmanPrimary Contact: Ingrid Simmons(574) 534 [email protected]
GreenfieldSister Cities of Greenfield, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Richard J PascoPrimary Contact: Phil [email protected]://www.sistercitiesofgreenfield.org
IndianapolisIndianapolis Mayor’s OfficeChief Elected Official: Gregory A. BallardPrimary Contact: Josef [email protected]://www.indygov.org/eGov/Elected
Offical/sisters.htm
JasperCity of JasperChief Elected Official: William J. SchmittPrimary Contact: William J. Schmitt(815) [email protected]://ci.jasper.in.us
MadisonCity of MadisonChief Elected Official: Damon WelchPrimary Contact: Jenny Eggenspiller(812) [email protected]://www.madison-in.gov
NewburghCity of NewburghChief Elected Official: William KavanaughPrimary Contact: Becky Gentry(812) [email protected]://www.newburgh.org
NoblesvilleCity of NoblesvilleChief Elected Official: John DitslearPrimary Contact: Henry C Cole(317) 573-2250 [email protected]://www.noblesville.in.us
RichmondSister Cities of Richmond, IN Inc.Chief Elected Official: Sally HuttonPrimary Contact: Steve Holman(317) [email protected]://www.ci.richmond.in.us/sistercities
IowaCouncil BluffsCouncil Bluffs Sister City AssociationChief Elected Official: Thomas HanafanPrimary Contact: Leota J. McManus(712) [email protected]://www.councilbluffsiowa.com
Des MoinesGreater Des Moines Sister City
CommissionChief Elected Official: T.M. Franklin
CowniePrimary Contact: Matt Rosen(515) [email protected]://www.dmgov.org
DubuqueCity of DubuqueChief Elected Official: Roy D. BuolPrimary Contact: Kevin Firnstahl(563) [email protected]://www.cityofdubuque.org
ElkaderElkader Sister City Friendship ClubChief Elected Official: Robert GarmsPrimary Contact: Frederique F.
[email protected]://www.elkader-iowa.com/sister_
cities/idex.html
Fort MadisonFort Madison Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Official: Steven J IrelandPrimary Contact: Rebecca S Ireland(319) [email protected]://www.fortmadison-ia.com
“Two deeply held convictions uniteus in common purpose. First, is ourbelief in effective, responsive, localgovernment as a principal bulwarkof freedom. Second, is our faith inthe great promise of Sister Cityaffiliations in helping build the solidstructure of world peace.”
—President Dwight D.Eisenhower
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GrinnellCity of GrinnellChief Elected Official: Gordon CanfieldPrimary Contact: Gordon [email protected]
LaurensCity of LaurensChief Elected Official: Kent RadfordPrimary Contact: Ann Beneke(712) [email protected]
MuscatineMuscatine Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Richard O’BrienPrimary Contact: John Dabeet(563) [email protected]
NewtonOrganization Promoting Everlasting
NeighborsChief Elected Official: Charles Chaz AllenPrimary Contact: Jane Ann Cotton(641) [email protected]://www.opennewton.org
OsageCommunity Sister City Organization, IncChief Elected Officer: Steve CooperPrimary Contact: Dorcas Dorow(641) [email protected]://www.osage.net/~jchamp
ShenandoahShenandoah Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Officer: Richard HuntPrimary Contact: Howard Killion(712) [email protected] Sister CitiesChief Elected Officer: Ike AckermanPrimary Contact: Keith Collins(319) [email protected]
KansasHaysCity of Hays Chief Elected Officer: Ron MellickPrimary Contact: Andrea Windholz(785) 628-7320 [email protected] http://www.haysusa.com
LawrenceLawrence KS Sister Cities Advisory
BoardChief Elected Officer: Aaron CromwellPrimary Contact: Jon Josserand(785) [email protected]://www.ci.lawrence.ks.us/sistercities
LindsborgCity of LindsborgChief Elected Officer: Judy NeuschaferPrimary Contact: Gregory Dumars(785) 227-3355
OlatheCity of OlatheChief Elected Officer: Michael CopelandPrimary Contact: Michael Copeland(913) [email protected]://www.olatheks.org
Prairie VillagePrairie Village Sister City CommitteeChief Elected Officer: Ronald L ShafferPrimary Contact: Cindy Dwigans(913) [email protected]://www.pvkansas.com
VictoriaCity of VictoriaChief Elected Officer: Curtis UnreinPrimary Contact: Curtis Unrein(785) [email protected]
WichitaCity of WichitaChief Elected Officer: Carl BrewerPrimary Contact: Virdena Gilkey(316) [email protected]://wichitasistercities.org/
KentuckyDanvilleDanville Sister Cities CommitteeChief Elected Officer: Hugh CoomerPrimary Contact: Milton Reigelman(859) [email protected]://www.danvillekentucky.com
GeorgetownCity of GeorgetownChief Elected Officer: Everette VarneyPrimary Contact: Kelly McEuen(502) [email protected]
LexingtonLexington Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Officer: Jim GrayPrimary Contact: Kay G. Sargent(859) [email protected]/sistercities
LouisvilleSister Cities of LouisvilleChief Elected Officer: Greg Fischer Primary Contact: Joanne Lloyd-Triplett(502) [email protected]://www.sclou.org
MidwayCity of MidwayChief Elected Officer: Tom BozarthPrimary Contact: Tom Bozarth(859) [email protected]
MoreheadMorehead Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: David PerkinsPrimary Contact: Steve [email protected]://www.moreheadsistercities.com/
OwensboroOwensboro Sister Cities / RegionsChief Elected Officer: Ron PaynePrimary Contact: Pam Wilson(270) [email protected]://sistercities.owensboro.org
ParisSister Cities of ParisChief Elected Official: Michael ThorntonPrimary Contact: Linda Stubblefield(859) [email protected]
PikevilleCity of PikevilleChief Elected Official: Franklin D. JusticePrimary Contact: Minta Chaney(606) [email protected]
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LouisianaNew OrleansCity of New OrleansPrimary Contact: Brooke Smith(504) [email protected]://www.cityofno.com
Saint Martinville City of Saint Martinville Primary Contact: Danielle Fotenette(337) [email protected]
MainePortlandCity of PortlandChief Elected Officer: Jill DusonPrimary Contact: Neale Duffett, Lawyer(207) [email protected]://www.arkhangelsk.org
WatervilleKotlas-Waterville Area Sister City
ConnectionChief Elected Officer: Paul R LePagePrimary Contact: Carl D. Daiker(207) [email protected]://www.kotlas.org
MarylandBaltimoreBaltimore Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Sheila DixonPrimary Contact: Renee Samuels(410) [email protected]
Calvert CountyCalvert CountyChief Elected Officer: Wilson H ParranPrimary Contact: Jenny Plummer-Welker(410) 535-1600 x2333 http://www.co.cal.md.us
ColumbiaColumbia Association Sister Cities
Program, Columbia MDChief Elected Officer: Ken Ulman Primary Contact: Laura Smit, MPH(410) 715-3162laura.smit@columbiaassociation.orgColumbiaAssociation.org/sistercities
District HeightsCity of District HeightsChief Elected Officer: James L Walls, Jr.Primary Contact: James L. Walls, Jr.(301) [email protected]://www.districtheights.org
Montgomery CountyMontgomery County Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: Isiah LeggettPrimary Contact: Mier Wolf(301) 654-2254mier.wolf@montgomerycountymd.govwww.montgomerycountymd.gov
OaklandTown of OaklandChief Elected Officer: Margaret J.
JamisonPrimary Contact: Margaret J. Jamison(301) [email protected]
Ocean CityCity of Ocean CityChief Elected Officer: James MathiasPrimary Contact: Don Pellicano(410) [email protected]
Owings Mills Africa Sister Cities Network Primary Contact: Tajudeen Toyin-Oke(443) [email protected]
Riverdale ParkTown of Riverdale ParkChief Elected Officer: Vernon ArcherPrimary Contact: Sara Imhulse(301) [email protected]://riverdaleparkmd.gov
RockvilleRockville Sister City CorporationChief Elected Officer: Phyllis MarcuccioPrimary Contact: Jim McConkey(301) [email protected]://www.rocknet.org/community/
sistercities
SalisburySister Cities Association of SalisburyChief Elected Officer: Jim IretonPrimary Contact: Jim Ireton(410) [email protected]://www.ci.salisbury.md.us/
State of MarylandMaryland Sister States ProgramChief Elected Official: Martin O'MalleyPrimary Contact: Mary E. Nitsch(410) [email protected]://www.sos.state.md.us/International/
MSSP.htm
MassachusettsArlingtonTown of ArlingtonChief Elected Official: Kevin GreeleyPrimary Contact: Kevin Greeley(781) [email protected]://www.arlingtonteosinte.org
CambridgeCity of CambridgeChief Elected Official: David P. MaherPrimary Contact: Lee Gianetti(617) [email protected]
ConcordTown of Concord
GardnerCity of GardnerChief Elected Officer: Mark HawkePrimary Contact: Mark Hawke(978) [email protected]
LongmeadowLongmeadow-Takikawa Exchange
CommitteeChief Elected Official: Primary Contact: Lori Snyder(413) [email protected]
NewburyportGreater Newburyport/Bura AllianceChief Elected Official: Donna HoladayPrimary Contact: John [email protected]://www.masskenya.org/
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PittsfieldPittsfield Sister City CommissionChief Elected Official: James M RubertoPrimary Contact: Andy Kelly(413) [email protected]
SomervilleCity of SomervilleChief Elected Official: Joseph CurtatonePrimary Contact: Jackie Rossetti(617) 625-6600 [email protected]
MichiganChelseaCity of ChelseaChief Elected Official: Ann E. FeeneyPrimary Contact: Deborah [email protected]://www.chelsea-shimizu.org
FrankenmuthCity of FrankenmuthChief Elected Officer: Gary RupprechtPrimary Contact: Charles Graham(989) [email protected]://www.frankenmuthcity.com
Grand RapidsGrand Rapids Sister Cities InternationalChief Elected Officer: George HeartwellPrimary Contact: Jane Magniant(616) [email protected]://www.grand-rapids.mi.us/index.
pl?page_id=360
HancockCity of HancockChief Elected Official: William LaitilaPrimary Contact: Glenn Anderson(906) [email protected]
HollandCity of Holland International Relations
CommissionChief Elected Official: Albert McGeehanPrimary Contact: Alberto R Serrano, Jr.(616) [email protected]://www.cityofholland.com/human_
relations
LansingLansing Regional Sister Cities
CommissionChief Elected Official: Virg Bernero, Jr.Primary Contact: Barbara Roberts Mason(517) [email protected]://www.lansingsc.org
MuskegonMuskegon Area Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Stephen
WarmingtonPrimary Contact: Barb Shullenberger(231) [email protected]://www.muskegon-mi.gov
RedfordRedford Sister City OrganizationChief Elected Official: Tracey Schultz
Kobyl, IIPrimary Contact: Hannah Schaeffer(313) 533-5332
SalineCity of SalineChief Elected Officer: Gretchen DriskellPrimary Contact: Dianne Hill(734) [email protected]
South HavenCity of South HavenChief Elected Officer: Robert BurrPrimary Contact: Brian Dissette(269) [email protected]://www.south-haven.com/
WalkerWalker/Colac Sister City ExchangeChief Elected Officer: Rob VerHeulenPrimary Contact: Amanda Acker(616) [email protected]://www.ci.walker.mi.us
MinnesotaBloomingtonBloomington Sister City OrganizationChief Elected Officer: Gene WinsteadPrimary Contact: Peter Hage651-243-BSCO x2726 [email protected]://www.bloomington-izumi.org/en/
Columbia HeightsCity of Columbia HeightsChief Elected Officer: Gary L PetersonPrimary Contact: Dolores P Strand(763) [email protected]
DuluthDuluth Sister Cities International, Duluth,
MNChief Elected Officer: Don NessPrimary Contact: Irina Haller(218) [email protected]://www.duluthmnsistercities.org
Elbow LakeElbow Lake Sister Cities InternationalChief Elected Officer: Jay McNamarPrimary Contact: Irene Shervey(218) [email protected]
Fergus FallsFergus Falls Area Sister Cities
InternationalChief Elected Officer: Hal LelandPrimary Contact: Gerald Ziesemer(218) [email protected]://www.ci.fergus-falls.mn.us
HibbingCity of HibbingChief Elected Officer: Rick J. CannataPrimary Contact: Rick J. Cannata(218) 262-3486 [email protected]
MelroseCity of MelroseChief Elected Officer: Eric SeangerPrimary Contact: Eric Seanger(320) [email protected]://www.cityofmelrose.com
MinneapolisCity of MinneapolisChief Elected Officer: R.T. RybakPrimary Contact: Bill Deef(612) [email protected]://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/govern
ment/international.asp
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MoorheadCity of MoorheadChief Elected Officer: Mark VoxlandPrimary Contact: Michael Redlinger(218) [email protected]://www.ci.moorhead.mn.us
New UlmNew Ulm Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Officer: Robert BeussmanPrimary Contact: Robert Beussman(507) [email protected]://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us
Red WingRed Wing Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Officer: John HowePrimary Contact: John Howe(651) [email protected]://www.red-wing.org
Saint PeterCity of Saint PeterChief Elected Officer: Tim StrandPrimary Contact: Barbara Luker(507) 934 [email protected]
ShoreviewShoreview-Einhausen Sister City
AssociationChief Elected Officer: Sandra MartinPrimary Contact: Paul [email protected]://www.sesca.org
St. AnthonySt. Anthony Sister City AssociationChief Elected Officer: Jerry FaustPrimary Contact: Ruth A Marks(952) 888-4777 [email protected]
WinonaCity of WinonaChief Elected Officer: Jerry MillerPrimary Contact: Al Thurley(507) [email protected]://www.cityofwinona-mn.com
WorthingtonCity of WorthingtonChief Elected Officer: Alan OberlohPrimary Contact: Craig Clark(507) [email protected]
MississippiJacksonCity of JacksonChief Elected Officer: Beth Hamilton(601) [email protected]
MissouriKansas CityCity of Kansas City, MOChief Elected Officer: Mark FunkhouserPrimary Contact: Teresa Martinez(816) [email protected]://www.kcsistercities.org
Saint CharlesSt. Charles Sister Cities ProgramsChief Elected Officer: Sally A. FaithPrimary Contact: Neal E. Lang(636) [email protected]://www.stcharlessistercities.com/
SpringfieldSpringfield Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Officer: Thomas CarlsonPrimary Contact: Cindy Jobe(417) [email protected]
St. LouisSt. Louis Center International RelationsChief Elected Officer: Francis G. SlayPrimary Contact: Stella Sheehan(314) 615-8141ssheehan@worldtradecenter-stl.comwww.worldtradecenter-stl.com
MontanaLivingstonLivingston Sister CitiesChief Elected Officer: Steve CaldwellPrimary Contact: Pat Mikesell(406) [email protected]://www.livingstonsistercities.org
MissoulaMissoula Sister Cities & International
ConnectionsChief Elected Officer: John EngenPrimary Contact: Tom Bensen(406) 721-9620http://www.missoulasistercities.org/
NebraskaKearneyCity of KearneyChief Elected Officer: Stanley Clouse Primary Contact: Suzanne Brodine (308) [email protected]
OmahaOmaha Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Officer: James ShuttlePrimary Contact: Sue Mehaffey(402) [email protected]://www.omahasistercities.com
Scottsbluff/GeringScottsbluff/GeringChief Elected Officer: Randy MeiningerPrimary Contact: David Boeckner(308) [email protected]://www.scottsbluff.org
NevadaFallonCity of FallonChief Elected Official: Ken TedfordPrimary Contact: Gary C [email protected]://www.cityoffallon.com
TonopamChange the World with Love
New HampshireManchesterCity of ManchesterPrimary Contact: Jay Minkarah(603) [email protected]
New JerseyMontclairTownship of MontclairChief Elected Officer: Jerry FriedPrimary Contact: Linda Wanat(973) [email protected]://www.montclairnjusa.org
New BrunswickNew Brunswick Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Officer: James M. CahillPrimary Contact: Jane L. Tublin(732) [email protected]
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PrincetonBorough of PrincetonChief Elected Officer: Mildred T. TrotmanPrimary Contact: Mildred T. Trotman(609) [email protected]://www.princetonboro.org
New MexicoAlbuquerqueAlbuquerque Sister Cities
Foundation, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: Richard BerryPrimary Contact: Dave Bagley(505) [email protected]://www.albuquerque-sister-cities.org
Angel Fire Angel FireVillage of Angel FireChief Elected Official: Barbara CottamPrimary Contact: Chuck [email protected]
Las CrucesLas Cruces Sister Cities Foundation, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: Ken MiyagishimaPrimary Contact: Noreen Lehmann(575) 522 - [email protected]://lascrucessistercities.org/wp/
Los AlamosCounty of Los AlamosChief Elected Officer: Christine ChandlerPrimary Contact: Lawry Webb Mann(505) [email protected]://lac.losalamos.nm.us
Santa FeCity of Santa FeChief Elected Officer: David CossPrimary Contact: Julie Bystrom(505) [email protected]://www.santafenm.gov
New YorkAlbanyCity of AlbanyChief Elected Officer: Gerald D JenningsPrimary Contact: Gerald Shaye(518) 270-1130 [email protected]://www.albanyny.org
BinghamtonCity of BinghamtonChief Elected Officer: Matthew T. RyanPrimary Contact: Richard Bartholomew(607) [email protected] http://www.cityofbinghamton.com
CanisteoVillage of CanisteoChief Elected Officer: James McGeePrimary Contact: James McGee(607) [email protected]
CorningSister Cities Association of Corning, NYChief Elected Officer: Richard NegriPrimary Contact: Salvatore Trentanelli(607) [email protected]
Honeoye FallsVillage of Honeoye FallsChief Elected Official: Richard B. MilnePrimary Contact: Richard Haviland(585) [email protected]
HorseheadsHorseheads VillageChief Elected Officer: Donald ZeiglerPrimary Contact: Julie [email protected]://www.horseheads.org
IrondequoitCity of IrondequoitChief Elected Officer: Mary Ellen HeymanPrimary Contact: Tamara Denysenko(716) [email protected]://www.irondequoit.org/
New PaltzNew Paltz International Exchange
AssociationChief Elected Officer: Terry DunganPrimary Contact: David Caccamo(845) 255-0807http://www.npiea.org
New YorkNew York City Global PartnersChief Elected Officer: Michael BloombergPrimary Contact: Carla Azar(212) [email protected]/globalpartners
Niagara FallsCity of Niagara FallsChief Elected Officer: Paul A. Dyster(716) [email protected]
Red HookTown of Red HookChief Elected Official: Sue T. CranePrimary Contact: Sue T. [email protected]
RochesterInternational Sister Cities of Rochester,
NY, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: Thomas S.
RichardsPrimary Contact: Carolee Conklin(585) [email protected]://www.cityofrochester.gov/
sistercities/
Saratoga SpringsSaratoga Springs-Checkhov
Sister City, IncChief Elected Officer: Scott JohnsonPrimary Contact: Ken Klotz(518) [email protected]://www.saratogasprings-chekhov.org/
North CarolinaAshevilleAsheville Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Terry BellamyPrimary Contact: Alice Keller(828) [email protected]
BeaufortTown of BeaufortChief Elected Officer: Richard StanleyPrimary Contact: Richard Stanley(252) 728-2141bftstanley@beaufortnc.orgbeaufortsistercities.blogspot.com
BooneTown of BooneChief Elected Officer: Loretta Clawson Primary Contact: Rennie Brantz (828) [email protected]
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CarySister Cities Commission of CaryChief Elected Officer: Bernie HunstadPrimary Contact: Karen Gray(919) [email protected]://www.sistercitiesofcary.org
CharlotteCharlotte International CabinetChief Elected Officer: Patrick McCroryPrimary Contact: Alina Ziaja MacNichol(704) [email protected]://www.charlottesistercities.org
ConcordCity of ConcordChief Elected Officer: J. Scott PadgettPrimary Contact: Rosemary Loftus(704) 782-1469
DurhamSister Cities of Durham, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: William BellPrimary Contact: Richard Hill(919) [email protected]://www.sistercities-durham.org
FayettevilleFaces in the CommunityPrimary Contact: Shirish Devasthali(910) [email protected]
GastoniaGastonia Sister City CommitteeChief Elected Officer: John D. Bridgeman Primary Contact: Juliann Lehman(704) [email protected]://www.cityofgastonia.com/city_serv/
comm_imporv/kgb/sister%20city/gotha.cfm
HendersonvilleCity of HendersonvilleChief Elected Officer: Barbara G. VolkPrimary Contact: Bill O’Cain(828) [email protected]://hendersonvillesistercities.org/
LaurinburgLaurinburg Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Officer: Matthew BlockPrimary Contact: Robert F. Bell, Jr.(910) [email protected]://www.laurinburg.org
LenoirCity of LenoirChief Elected Officer: Joseph L. GibbonsPrimary Contact: Patricia Kaye Reynolds(828) [email protected]
MooresvilleMooresville-South Iredell Sister Cities, IncChief Elected Officer: Miles Atkins Primary Contact: Kim Streb (704) [email protected]://www.ci.mooresville.nc.us
RaleighRaleigh Sister City AssociationChief Elected Official: Nancy McFarlanePrimary Contact: Gretchen [email protected]
Southern PinesSouthern PinesChief Elected Officer: Michael HaneyPrimary Contact: Reagan Parsons(910) [email protected]://www.southernpines.net
WilmingtonSister City Commission of WilmingtonChief Elected Official: Bill SaffoPrimary Contact: Gordon A. Melson(910) [email protected]
Winston-SalemWinston-Salem Sister CitiesChief Elected Officer: Allen JoinesPrimary Contact: David VanPelt(336) [email protected]://www.cityofws.org/development/
W-S_Sister_Cities_Program/w-s_sister_cities_program.html
OhioAkronCity of AkronChief Elected Official: Donald PlusquellicPrimary Contact: Donald Plusquellic(330) [email protected]://www.ci.akron.oh.us
CentervilleCity of CentervilleChief Elected Official: C. Mark KingseedPrimary Contact: Phil Mclaughlin(937) [email protected]://www.ci.centerville.oh.us
CincinnatiCincinnati USA Sister City AssociationChief Elected Official: Mark MalloryPrimary Contact: Bob Stevie(513) [email protected]://www.cincinnatisistercity.org/about.
html
ClevelandCleveland Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Frank G JacksonPrimary Contact: Valarie J McCall(216) [email protected]
ColumbusColumbus Sister Cities International, Inc.Chief Elected Official: Michael ColemanPrimary Contact: Barbara A Pratzner(614) [email protected]://columbussistercities.us
DaytonDayton Sister City CommitteeChief Elected Official: Gary LeitzellPrimary Contact: Kelly Geers(937)[email protected]://www.ci.dayton.oh.us/sistercity/
DelawareCity of DelawarePrimary Contact: R. Homan (740) [email protected]
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Huber HeightsHuber Heights Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Ronald A. FisherPrimary Contact: Maggie Petkewicz(937) [email protected]
KentCity of KentChief Elected Official: Jerry FialaPrimary Contact: Rudy Bachna(330) 673-3255http://www.kentohio.org
KetteringCity of KetteringChief Elected Official: Don PattersonPrimary Contact: Paul Fleitz(937)[email protected]://www.ketteringsistercities.com/
LimaLima Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Official: David J. BergerPrimary Contact: Karen Phipps(419) [email protected]
MontgomeryCity of MontgomeryChief Elected Official: Ken SuerPrimary Contact: Faith Dickerhoof513792-8358fdickerhoof@ci.montgomery.oh.uswww.montgomeryohio.org
OakwoodCity of OakwoodChief Elected Official: William DuncanPrimary Contact: William Duncan(937)[email protected]://www.ci.oakwood.oh.us
OberlinCity of OberlinChief Elected Official: Eric NorenburgPrimary Contact: Belinda Anderson(440) [email protected]://www.cityofoberline.com
PortsmouthPortsmouth Sister CityChief Elected Official: Jim Kalb
ToledoToledo Sister Cities InternationalChief Elected Official: Michael P. BellPrimary Contact: Cecilia A Martin(419) [email protected]
VandaliaVandalia Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Bill LoyPrimary Contact: Harvey Kimmel(937) [email protected]://www.vandaliasistercities.org
WestlakeCity of WestlakeChief Elected Official: Dennis M CloughPrimary Contact: Jackie Todd(440) [email protected]://www.cityofwestlake.org
OklahomaEdmondCity of EdmondPrimary Contact: Carl Reherman (405) [email protected]
Oklahoma CitySister Cities International Oklahoma CityChief Elected Officer: Mick CornettPrimary Contact: Kathy Williams(405) [email protected]://www.sciokc.org/
Ponca CityCity of Ponca CityChief Elected Officer: Homer NicholsonPrimary Contact: David Keathly(580) 767-0420http://www.myponcacity.com/cms/City-
Government.aspx
StillwaterStillwater Sister Cities CouncilChief Elected Officer: John BartleyPrimary Contact: Stephanie Gudgel(405) [email protected]://www.stillwater.org/SisterCities/
index.htm.
YukonSister Cities International of Yukon,
OklahomaChief Elected Officer: Ward LarsonPrimary Contact: Illona Morris(405) [email protected]://www.yukoncc.com
OregonAshlandCity of AshlandChief Elected Officer: John StrombergPrimary Contact: Diana Shiplet(541) 552-2100http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?
NavID=204
AstoriaCity of AstoriaChief Elected Officer: Willis L. Van DusenPrimary Contact: Willis L. Van Dusen(503) [email protected]://www.astoria.or.us
BeavertonCity of BeavertonChief Elected Officer: Denny DoylePrimary Contact: Cynthia Rozanc(503) [email protected]://www.beavertonoregon.gov/index.
aspx?NID=423
CorvallisCorvallis Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Officer: Charlie TomlinsonPrimary Contact: Lee March(541) [email protected]://www.sistercities.corvallis.or.us
EugeneEugene Sister City CommitteeChief Elected Officer: Kitty PiercyPrimary Contact: Galina Groza(541) [email protected]://www.eugene-irkutsk.org
Grants Pass/Josephine CountyGrants Pass Sister City CommitteeChief Elected Officer: Mike MurphyPrimary Contact: Brian Robinson (541) [email protected]://www.grantspass-sistercity.com
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HillsboroCity of HillsboroChief Elected Officer: Jerry WilleyPrimary Contact: Erik Jensen(503) [email protected]://ci.hillsboro.or.us
Hood RiverHood River-Tsuruta Sister CityChief Elected Officer: Paul CummingsPrimary Contact: Sharlene M Wilkins(541) [email protected]
JacksonvilleJacksonville Sister CityChief Elected Officer: Paul BeckerPrimary Contact: Jeff Alvis(541) 899-1231 [email protected]://www.cityofjacksonvilleoregon.com
MedfordCity of MedfordChief Elected Officer: Gary H. WheelerPrimary Contact: Elizabeth P Smith(541) [email protected]://www.ci.medford.or.us
OntarioCity of OntarioChief Elected Officer: Joe DominickPrimary Contact: Tori Barnett(541) [email protected]://www.ontariooregon.org
Oregon CityCity of Oregon CityChief Elected Officer: Alice NorrisPrimary Contact: John Riggs(503) 557-8557
PortlandPortland Sister CitiesChief Elected Officer: Sam AdamsPrimary Contact: Noah Seigel(503) [email protected] http://www.portlandonline.com/Elected
Official/index.cfm?c=39085
PennsylvaniaBoyertownSister City of BoyertownChief Elected Officer: Frank J. DeeryPrimary Contact: James Tribbett(610) [email protected]
EphrataFriends of EberbachChief Elected Officer: Ralph MowenPrimary Contact: Wilfred L Potteiger(717) 738-9226http://www.ephrataboro.org
Harrisburg The Pennsylvania League of Cities and
MunicipalitiesPrimary Contact: John Garner (717) [email protected]://www.plcm.org/
HazletonSister Cities Association of HazletonChief Elected Officer: Joseph Yannuzzi Primary Contact: Molly Ann A Blasko(570) [email protected]
NorthamptonNorthampton BoroughChief Elected Officer: Thomas ReenockPrimary Contact: Gene Zarayko(610) [email protected]
PhiladelphiaCity of PhiladelphiaChief Elected Officer: Michael A. NutterPrimary Contact: Nancy J Gilboy(215) 683-0997 ext [email protected]://www.phila.gov
SaxonburgCity of SaxonburgChief Elected Officer: Jody PfluegerPrimary Contact: Linda Kovacik(724) 352-1400 [email protected]://www.saxonburgpa.com/
South DakotaRapid CityRapid City - Nikko/Apolda Sister CityChief Elected Officer: Alan HanksPrimary Contact: Alan Hanks(605) [email protected]://www.rcgov.org/Elected
Official/Ssiter_Cities/Sister_City_Homepage.htm
Sioux FallsCity of Sioux FallsChief Elected Officer: Dave MunsonPrimary Contact: Ginny Beck(605) [email protected]://www.sfsistercities.com
South CarolinaAndersonAnderson Area Sister City ProgramChief Elected Officer: Terence V RobertsPrimary Contact: Alex Spainhour(864) 261-6179 [email protected]
CharlestonCity of CharlestonChief Elected Officer: Joseph RileyPrimary Contact: Barbara Vaughn(843) [email protected]://www.ci.charleston.sc.us
CloverTown of CloverChief Elected Officer: Donnie GricePrimary Contact: Allison Harvey(803) [email protected]://www.cloversc.org
ColumbiaColumbia World Affairs CouncilChief Elected Officer: Steve BenjaminPrimary Contact: Fred Monk(803) [email protected]://www.columbiawac.org/programs_
sister_cities.htm
GreenvilleGreenville Sister Cities InternationalChief Elected Officer: Knox H. WhitePrimary Contact: Dianne Clarke-Kudless(908) 419-5875 [email protected]://greenvillesistercities.org
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Myrtle BeachCity of Myrtle BeachChief Elected Officer: John RhodesPrimary Contact: Joan Grove(843) [email protected]://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/
NewberryCity of NewberryChief Elected Officer: Foster SennPrimary Contact: Foster Senn (803) [email protected]://www.cityofnewberry.com
TennesseeBlount CountyBlount County Sister CitiesChief Elected Officer: Tom TaylorPrimary Contact: John D. [email protected]://www.maryvillegov.com
ChattanoogaSister Cities Association of
Chattanooga, IncChief Elected Officer: Anita Ebersole Primary Contact: Eleanor McCallie(423) [email protected]://www.chattanoogasistercities.org
FranklinSister Cities of Franklin and Williamson
County, TNChief Elected Officer: Richard StewartPrimary Contact: Doug Sharp(615) [email protected]
GermantownCity of GermantownChief Elected Officer: Sharon
GoldsworthyPrimary Contact: Sharon Goldsworthy(901) [email protected]://www.germantown-tn.gov
Johnson CityGreater Tri-Cities, TN/VAChief Elected Officer: Jane MyronPrimary Contact: Maria Costa(423) [email protected]
KnoxvilleCity of KnoxvilleChief Elected Official: Bill HaslamPrimary Contact: Marek Pienkowski(865) [email protected]
NashvilleSister Cities of NashvilleChief Elected Officer: Karl DeanPrimary Contact: Heather Cunningham(615) [email protected]://www.scnashville.org
Oak RidgeSister Cities Support Organization Oak
Ridge TennesseeChief Elected Officer: Tom BeehanPrimary Contact: Ken Luckmann(423) 483-4366http://www.korrnet.org/ortnscso
TexasArlingtonFriends of Bad KönigshofenChief Elected Officer: Robert CluckPrimary Contact: Ellen Brooke(817) [email protected]://www.ci.arlingtontx.gov/sistercity/
index.html
AustinAustin Sister Cities InternationalChief Elected Officer: Will WynnPrimary Contact: Marianne Z. Martinez(512) [email protected]://www.ci.austin.tx.us/siscity
BanderaBandera County Sister PartnershipChief Elected Officer: Denise GriffenPrimary Contact: Elenora Goodley(210) [email protected]
Big SpringCity of Big SpringChief Elected Official: Russ McEwenPrimary Contact: Russ McEwen(432) [email protected]
http://www.mybigspring.com
Bryan/College StationBryan/College Station SCAChief Elected Official: Mike SoutherlandPrimary Contact: Dave C. Ruesink,
Council Member(979) [email protected]://www.bcssistercities.org
Corpus ChristiCity of Corpus ChristiChief Elected Officer: Joe Adame Primary Contact: Chris Kallas(361) [email protected]://www.ccparkandrec.com
Farmers BranchCity of Farmers BranchChief Elected Officer: Tim O’HarePrimary Contact: Janie Scarbrough http://www.ci.farmers-branch.tx.us
Fort WorthFort Worth Sister Cities InternationalChief Elected Officer: Betsy PricePrimary Contact: Mae M. Ferguson(817) [email protected]://www.fwsistercities.org
“Peace comes from being able tocontribute the best that we have,and all that we are, toward creatinga world that supports everyone. Butit is also securing the space forothers to contribute the best thatthey have and all that they are. Incase you are still wondering-no, itwas not a wrong turn that broughtyou here. You do belong here andthere is a contribution uniquely yoursthat is needed.”
—Hafsat Abiola, Nigerian activist
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GoliadCity of GoliadChief Elected Officer: Jay HarveyPrimary Contact: CJ Snipes(361) [email protected]://www.goliadtx.net
Grand PrairieGrand Prairie Sister Cities InternationalChief Elected Officer: Charles EnglandPrimary Contact: Richard J. Fregoe(972) [email protected]
HoustonSister Cities of HoustonChief Elected Officer: Annise ParkerPrimary Contact: Leslie Santamaria(832) [email protected]
IrvingIrving Sister CitiesChief Elected Officer: Herbert A GearsPrimary Contact: Chris Wallace(214) [email protected]://www.irvingchamber.com
Karnes CityKarnes CountyChief Elected Officer: Alger KendallPrimary Contact: Alger Kendall(830) 780-3938http://www.co.karnes.tx.us/ips/cms
KilleenCity of KilleenChief Elected Officer: Timothy L HancockPrimary Contact: Lisa L. Humphreys(254) [email protected]
La GrangeCity of La GrangeChief Elected Officer: Janet MoerbePrimary Contact: Janet Moerbe(409) 968-5805
LaredoLaredo International Sister CitiesChief Elected Officer: Raul G. SalinasPrimary Contact: Gustavo Guevara Jr.(956) [email protected]://www.laredotexas.gov/SisterCities/
SisterCityIndex.htm
McAllenCity of McAllenPrimary Contact: Luis Cantu(956) [email protected]
Nassau BayNassau BayChief Elected Officer: Don Matter Primary Contact: Tommy Cones (281) [email protected]
New BraunfelsCity of New BraunfelsChief Elected Officer: Gale Pospisil Primary Contact: Charis Keenum(830) 221-4283 [email protected]://www.nbtexas.org
PasadenaPasadena Sister City Program, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: Johnny IsbellPrimary Contact: Edwin (Ed) Goad(281) 852-8907 [email protected]://www.ci.pasadena.tx.us/cityhall.htm
PharrCity of PharrChief Elected Officer: Leopoldo PalaciosPrimary Contact: Hilda Pedraza(956) 702-5335
Prairie ViewCity of Prairie ViewChief Elected Officer: Frank D. JacksonPrimary Contact: Amparo Isaza-Navarrete(936) [email protected]
San AntonioCity of San AntonioChief Elected Officer: Julian CastroPrimary Contact: Shahrzad Dowlatshahi
(Sherry)(210) 207-8083sdowlatshahi@sanantonio.govwww.sanantoniointernationalrelations.org
SeguinCity of SeguinChief Elected Officer: Betty Ann MatthiesPrimary Contact: Betty Ann Matthies(830) 401-2308http://ci.seguin.tx.us
SouthlakeSouthlake Sister CitiesChief Elected Officer: John TerrellPrimary Contact: Candice Edmondson(817) [email protected]://www.southlakesistercities.org/
TomballTomball SCChief Elected Officer: Gretchen FagenPrimary Contact: Grady Martin(281) [email protected]://www.tomballsistercity.orgTylerTyler Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: Barbara BassPrimary Contact: Henry Bell(903) [email protected]
UtahSalt LakeSalt Lake City CorporationChief Elected Official: Ralph BeckerPrimary Contact: Sara Hiatt(801) [email protected]
VermontBurlingtonBurlington Sister City ProgramChief Elected Officer: Bob KissPrimary Contact: Mousa Ishaq(802) 769-9452
VirginiaAlexandriaAlexandria Sister CitiesChief Elected Officer: William EuillePrimary Contact: Rose W Boyd(703) [email protected]://www.alexandriava.gov
Arlington CountyArlington Sister City AssociationChief Elected Officer: Chris ZimmermanPrimary Contact: Chris Williams(703) [email protected]://www.arlingtonsistercity.org
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CharlottesvilleCharlottesville Sister CityChief Elected Official: Satyendra S. HujaPrimary Contact: Marthe Rowan(434) [email protected]://www.charlottesville.org/index.aspx
?page=1735
ChesapeakeCity of ChesapeakeChief Elected Officer: Alan KrasnoffPrimary Contact: Dolores A. Moore(757) 382-6151http://www.cityofchesapeake.net
HamptonCity of Hampton Sister Cities Advisory
CommissionChief Elected Officer: Molly Joseph
Ward, IIPrimary Contact: Dianne R Foster(757) [email protected]://www.hampton.gov/sistercities
Henrico CountyHenrico CountyChief Elected Officer: David A. KaechelePrimary Contact: Angela Harper(804) [email protected]
LynchburgSister City of Lynchburg-PlusChief Elected Officer: Joan Foster [email protected]://www.lynchburgsistercity.org
Newport NewsSister Cities of Newport News, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: Joe FrankPrimary Contact: Kate Z. Helwig(757) [email protected]://www.sistercities-nn.com
NorfolkNorfolk Sister City Association, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: Paul D FraimPrimary Contact: Ashley McLeod(757) [email protected]://www.Norfolksistercities.org
RichmondRichmond Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Dwight C. JonesPrimary Contact: Susan Nolan(804) [email protected]://www.ci.richmond.va.us/
RoanokeRoanoke Sister City CommitteeChief Elected Officer: David A. BowersPrimary Contact: Jack R Tompkins(540) [email protected]://www.rvsci.us
SuffolkSuffolk Sister Cities CommissionChief Elected Officer: Linda T JohnsonPrimary Contact: Maryanne Persons(757) [email protected]
Virginia BeachSister Cities Association of Virginia BeachChief Elected Officer: William D. SessomsPrimary Contact: Ruth Hodges Fraser(757) [email protected]
YorktownCity of YorktownChief Elected Officer: Thomas G.
Shepperd Jr.Primary Contact: Donald Willis(757) [email protected]
WashingtonAnacortesAnacortes Sister Cities AssocitionChief Elected Officer: Dean MaxwellPrimary Contact: Duane Clark(360) [email protected]://www.anacortessistercities.com
AuburnCity of AuburnChief Elected Official: Peter B. LewisPrimary Contact: Duanna Richards(253) [email protected]
BellevueCity of BellevueChief Elected Officer: Conrad LeePrimary Contact: Susan Barber(425) [email protected]://www.bellevuewa.gov/sister_cities.
htm
BellinghamBellingham Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Officer: Dan PikePrimary Contact: Torhil Dunham-Ramsay(360) [email protected]://www.bsca.org
CamasCity of CamasChief Elected Officer: Scott HigginsPrimary Contact: Lloyd Halverson(360) [email protected]://www.ci.camas.wa.us
ChehalisCity of ChehalisChief Elected Officer: Anthony E.
KetchumPrimary Contact: Caryn Foley(360) 345-1042 [email protected]://www.ci.chehalis.wa.us
ChelanCity of ChelanChief Elected Official: Robert GoeddePrimary Contact: Robert Goedde(509) [email protected]
IssaquahCity of IssaquahChief Elected Official: Ava FrisingerPrimary Contact: City [email protected]
KirklandCity of KirklandChief Elected Officer: Joan McBridgePrimary Contact: Cordell Almond, CPA(425) [email protected]://www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/
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LakewoodCity of LakewoodChief Elected Officer: Doug RichardsonPrimary Contact: Melody Perrussel(253) [email protected]://www.cityoflakewood.us/
departments/economic-development/advisory-boards/sister-cities-association.html
Menomonie Menomonie Sister City Commission Chief Elected Officer: Dennis Kropp Primary Contact: Charles Stokke (715) [email protected]
Mercer IslandMercer Island Sister City AssociationChief Elected Officer: Bruce BassettPrimary Contact: Linda Todd(206) [email protected]://www.mercerislandsistercity.org
OlympiaOlympia Sister City AssociationChief Elected Officer: Doug MahPrimary Contact: Doug Mah(360) [email protected]://www.oysc.org
OthelloCity of OthelloChief Elected Officer: Tim WilsonPrimary Contact: Debbie Kudrna(509) [email protected]://www.othellowashington.us
Port AngelesCity of Port AngelesChief Elected Officer: Gary BraunPrimary Contact: Glenn Cutler(360) [email protected]://www.cityofpa.us
Port TownsendCity of Port TownsendChief Elected Officer: Michelle SandovalPrimary Contact: Catherine McNabb(360) [email protected]://www.cityofpt.us
ProsserCity of ProsserPrimary Contact: Charlie Bush(509) [email protected]
SeattleSeattle Sister Cities ProgramChief Elected Officer: Greg NickelsPrimary Contact: Keith Orton(206) [email protected]://www.cityofseattle.net/oir/siscity.
htm
SnoqualmieCity of SnoqualmieChief Elected Officer: Matthew LarsonPrimary Contact: Michelle Maddux(425) [email protected]://www.ci.snoqualmie.wa.us
SpokaneSpokane Sister Cities AssociationChief Elected Official: Mary VernerPrimary Contact: Charles J Rehberg(509) [email protected]
TacomaTacoma Sister Cities ProgramChief Elected Officer: Marilyn Strickland Primary Contact: Debbie Bingham(253) [email protected]://www.tacomaculture.org
TukwilaTukwila Sister CityChief Elected Officer: Steven MulletPrimary Contact: Bev Willison(206) [email protected]://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/mayor/ikawa.
htm
West VirginiaMorgantownCity of MorgantownChief Elected Officer: Jim ManillaPrimary Contact: Pam Hodge(304) 284-7439http://www.morgantownsistercities.ning.
com
S. CharlestonCity of NitroChief Elected Officer: Rusty CastoPrimary Contact: Richie Robb(304) [email protected]
WisconsinCrivitzVillage of CrivitzChief Elected Official: John J DeschanePrimary Contact: Ray Wanholm(715) 757-3345
Eau ClaireEau Claire Area Sister Cities, Inc.Chief Elected Officer: David AdlerPrimary Contact: Karl Markgraf(715) 836-4411
De PereCity of De PereChief Elected Officer: Michael J WalshPrimary Contact: Kathy Van Vonderen(920) [email protected]://www.de-pere.org
KenoshaCity of KenoshaChief Elected Officer: Keith G. BosmanPrimary Contact: Donald K Holland(262) [email protected]://www.kenosha.org
La CrosseLa Crosse Sister CitiesChief Elected Official: Mathias HarterPrimary Contact: Maureen Jameson(608) [email protected]
LublinCity of LublinChief Elected Officer: Bill WisniewskiPrimary Contact: Chris Kulinski(715) [email protected]://www.villageoflublin.com
MenomonieMenomonie Sister City CommissionChief Elected Officer: Dennis KroppPrimary Contact: Charles E Stokke(715) [email protected]
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MilwaukeeCity of Milwaukee Sister Cities
CommitteeChief Elected Officer: Tom BarrettPrimary Contact: Joe Davis, [email protected]://www.city.milwaukee.gov/display/ro
uter.asp?docid=3214
Milwaukee CountyMilwaukee CountyChief Elected Officer: Chris Abele Primary Contact: Terrence Cooley(414) [email protected]://www.city.milwaukee.gov/
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RacineSister City Planning CouncilChief Elected Officer: John DickertPrimary Contact: Al Guetzlaff(262) [email protected]://www.cityofracine.org
Rice LakeRice Lake International Friendship
AssociationChief Elected Officer: Romaine QuinnPrimary Contact: Deborah Neuheisel
Smith(715) [email protected]
SpoonerCity of SpoonerChief Elected Officer: Debbie Koehn Primary Contact: Debbie Koehn (715) [email protected]
Stevens PointSister City ProjectChief Elected Officer: Andrew HalversonPrimary Contact: Susan B. [email protected]
U.S. TerritoriesSan JuanSan Juan Capital CityPuerto RicoPrimary Contact: Margarita Acosta(787) [email protected]
International MemberBallymenaCity of BallymenaChief Elected Officer: Maurice MillsPrimary Contact: Audrey Wales(44282) 566-0300United Kingdom
BarranquillaCity of BarranquillaPrimary Contact: Victoria Ibanez(575) [email protected]://www.amchambaq.comColombia
Bayanzurkh DistrictBayanzurkh District, UlaanaatarChief Elected Official: Primary Contact: N. [email protected]
BogodukhovCity of BogodukhovChief Elected Officer: Frank J. DeeryPrimary Contact: James Tribbett(610) [email protected]
CarrickfergusThe Borough of CarrickfergusChief Elected Officer: Alan CardwellPrimary Contact: Hilary Adair(289) [email protected] Kingdom
CaseyCity of CaseyPrimary Contact: Kristin Sweeney(6139) [email protected]
Craigavon, Co ArmaghCraigavon BoroughChief Elected Officer: Kenneth TwyblePrimary Contact: Lewis Porter(44283) [email protected] Kingdom
GangjinGangjin CityChief Elected Officer: Ju Hong HwangPrimary Contact: Kyong Soo Park(8261) [email protected], Republic of
Taipei MunicipalityTaipei MunicipalityChief Elected Officer: Lung-bin HauPrimary Contact: Liang-Chen [email protected]://english.taipei.gov.twTaiwan
TaoyuanTaoyuan CityChief Elected Officer: John Chih-Yang WuPrimary Contact: Mei-Li Li88633322101 [email protected]/eng/index.aspxTaiwan
TorontoInternational Alliance ProgramChief Elected Officer: David MillerPrimary Contact: Vanna [email protected]
Shook Lin Petaling Jaya Petaling Jaya City Council Primary Contact: Nisa Durham (6037) [email protected]
British ColumbiaKelownaCity of Kelowna, British ColumbiaPrimary Contact: Lorna Gunn(250) [email protected]
VernonCorp. of the City of Vernon Primary Contact: Jack Gilroy Canada
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