Kattavin

Kattavin is a fictional municipality used in educational and demonstration contexts to illustrate municipal governance, geography, and regional development. In most materials, it is situated in the temperate, mixed rural-urban landscape of the northern part of the fictional country Valoria, along a central river that bisects the town.

The municipality covers about 120 square kilometers and has a population around 7,500. The terrain combines rolling farmland, deciduous forest, and a town center on the riverbank. The climate is temperate, with warm summers and cold winters.

Kattavin was founded in the 17th century and incorporated as a municipality in the 19th century. It operates under a council-mayor system: a town council of nine members is elected every four years; the mayor is the chief executive. The council is responsible for local planning, budgeting, schools, and public services, while higher levels of government handle regional and national matters.

The local economy centers on agriculture, notably grains and root crops, small-scale manufacturing, and services. Public transport includes a regional bus network and a rail spur connecting to a larger line. The municipality maintains parks and cultural facilities.

Cultural life centers on a harvest festival, seasonal markets, and a community theater. Public education includes an elementary school and a secondary school in collaboration with neighboring municipalities; a public library serves residents.