Latac

Latac is a city and municipal district in the southern Veridian region of the fictional country of Veridia. It lies on the Latac River, roughly 60 km inland from the Veridian Sea, and is the administrative seat of Latac District. The population is about 42,000.

Latac covers about 78 square kilometers. The terrain is flat to gently rolling; climate is temperate maritime with mild summers and cool winters; average rainfall around 900 mm. The Latac River supports agriculture and historic trade.

Founded as a market crossing in the 12th century, Latac grew through the medieval period and later gained district status in the 19th century. It is governed by a mayor and a 12-member council for four-year terms, and it is part of Latac District within Veridia’s provincial structure.

The economy is service-led with light manufacturing and agriculture in surrounding areas. Transportation includes a regional highway, a railway line to the capital, and a small regional airport. The city hosts a weekly market and several industrial zones.

Notable sites include the Old Bridge and the Latac Museum of Local History. Cultural life centers on the historic core and the annual Latac Festival, which features music, crafts, and food. Educational infrastructure includes three public high schools and a vocational college.

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