Langwelligen

Langwelligen is a small municipality in the fictional nation of Veridia, located in the northern lowlands along the Lang River. The town serves as the administrative center of the Lang District and has a population of about 3,400 residents as of 2023. The name Langwelligen combines elements from the older Lang and Welligen languages used in regional toponymy, indicating a settlement near a long stream valley.

Geography and climate: Langwelligen sits on flat alluvial terrain, with a temperate oceanic climate. It has a riverfront area with a historic quay and floodplain meadows.

History: The site has been settled since the medieval period, with records mentioning a market founded in the 12th century. A woolen mill established in the 18th century anchored the local economy for two centuries, and the town expanded around it. Industrial decline in the late 20th century led to economic diversification.

Economy: Today Langwelligen maintains a diversified economy, combining light manufacturing, agricultural processing, and services. The town hosts a weekly market and a small business park.

Culture and infrastructure: The town preserves a timber-framed church from the 16th century and a local museum detailing its industrial past. It is connected by regional rail and a network of roads, with bus services to nearby towns.

Administration: Langwelligen is governed by an elected municipal council and a mayor. It forms part of Veridia's Lang District and collaborates with neighboring municipalities on regional planning and tourism development.