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ELI5:What does it mean when a city is incorporated or unincorporated and why do they post signs stating "Blank City Corporate Limits"?

I see signs in my travels stating "Blank city corporate limits" what does it mean for a city/town to be incorporated or unincorporated and why are the limits of it important?
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An incorporated city has a charter from the state and a proper municipal government that exercises powers within the boundaries of the city's incorporated area.

An unincorporated area is not a city. It doesn't have a municipal government, and is governed as part of the county in which it is located.