A municipality is a type of local government that is responsible for the administration of a specific area. It can refer to a CAPITAL, COMMUNITY, TOWN, CITY, or TOWNSHIP. A CAPITAL is a CITY that serves as the seat of government for a country or state. A COMMUNITY is a group of people living in the same area who share common interests and values. A TOWN is a small settlement with a population of less than 10, 000 people. A CITY is a large settlement with a population of more than 10, 000 people. A TOWNSHIP is a local government unit that is smaller than a county and typically has a population of less than 25, 000 people.