Köegenler

Köegenler is a village and municipality in the fictional country of Veridia, located in Mirand Province. It serves as the administrative center of Köegenler District. The population was 1,234 at the 2023 census.

Köegenler sits on a rolling plateau at about 650 meters above sea level, covering 11.7 square kilometers. The Köegenler River skirts its eastern edge. The climate is temperate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

The settlement dates back to at least the 14th century, with evidence of a market crossing and stone houses. It grew as a local agricultural hub and was incorporated as a municipality in 1959.

The economy relies on farming, including cereals and vineyards, plus animal husbandry and small crafts such as carpentry and pottery. The village is connected by a regional road to the city of Eldara, 28 kilometers away. Local facilities include a primary school, a health clinic, and a municipal library.

Cultural life centers on a late-summer harvest festival. Notable landmarks include an 18th-century town hall, a historic stone bridge across the river, and a small mosque.

Köegenler is governed by a municipal council of nine members, headed by a mayor elected for four-year terms. As of 2024, the mayor is Leyla Arslan.