Quito is the closest major city and Banos is the closest town.
Augusta and Concord
None of those is the North American city closest to the equator. The one on that short list that's closest to the equator is Windsor ON.
Munich is the major city that is nearest to the Austrian border.
Rome is the closest.
The closest Canadian city to Syracuse, NY, is Kingston, Ontario. Located approximately 90 miles north of Syracuse, Kingston is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario and is accessible via a short drive across the border. It serves as a gateway to the Thousand Islands region and offers various cultural and recreational activities.
Rome and Florence
Florence, Italy.
The closest major city to Fredericksburg, Virginia is Washington, D.C., located approximately 50 miles north.
The closest major city to Soufriere Hills in Montserrat is Plymouth. It is located on the southern coast of the island.
Portland, Oregon is 28.4 miles from St Helens, Oregon.
The closest major city to Texas with a thriving music scene is New Orleans, Louisiana.