Jogalapú

Jogalapú is a coastal municipality in the fictional nation of Mirenda, located on the eastern shore of the Serna Delta along the Gulf of Nara. The town sits between estuarine wetlands and a rocky bluff, featuring a public harbor and a protected mangrove reserve. The name is believed to derive from two local words meaning “shore” and “market.”

Originally a fishing village noted in late medieval records, Jogalapú gained municipal status in the late 19th century after a river port was completed. The 20th century brought modest industrial diversification and steady population growth, with fisheries and small-scale manufacturing remaining central to the economy.

Its economy centers on fishing, aquaculture, timber processing, and coastal tourism. The town hosts a weekly market, a historic lighthouse, and a bird observatory that attracts migratory watchers. The annual Festival of the Tide celebrates local music, crafts, and seafood.

Governed by a municipal council, Jogalapú is part of the Mirenda Regional Council. The population is around 12,000 residents, and the community is bilingual, speaking Miren and Lurean. Local planning emphasizes conservation, with mangrove protection and wetland restoration programs.