Kogud

Kogud is a fictional city created for world-building and studies of urban development. It is imagined as a mid-sized regional center in the inland river valley of the temperate continent of Aeloria. The city functions as a hub for administration, commerce, education, and culture, with an approximate population of 120,000 residents. Its districts range from historic cores with narrow lanes to modern neighborhoods organized around transit corridors.

The name Kogud is derived from an ancient local language and is commonly interpreted as 'meeting place by the river.' Geographically, the city sits beside a wide, navigable river and is surrounded by farmland, hills, and occasional woodlands. The climate is temperate, with warm summers and cool winters, supporting a variety of crops in surrounding areas.

Historically, Kogud developed as a trading post in the medieval era and later joined a regional confederation tasked with defense and infrastructure. In the contemporary setting, governance follows a mayor-council framework with an elected city assembly. The economy emphasizes services, light manufacturing, logistics, and food distribution, underpinned by the river port and a regional rail link.

Cultural life centers on the public market, a municipal theater, and a temple district. Notable landmarks include the Grand Market Arcades and the Meridian Temple. Public transportation comprises buses and a light-rail line, while riverside promenades and parks provide recreation, and the city hosts annual festivals that celebrate craft, music, and harvest traditions.