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The shortest name for a city or town is typically one letter long. Here are a few notable examples:

1. Å – Located in Norway, it is recognized as one of the shortest place names in the world.
2. Y – A village in France, sharing the same brevity.
3. I – Found in China.
4. U – A place in Indonesia.

For more detailed information, you can check these sources:

• List of Short Place Names – Wikipedia
• The Shortest Place Names in the World – WorldAtlas
• Guinness World Records on Shortest Place Names