Mantila

Mantila is a municipality and town in the province of Lyria, in the fictional country of Valoria. It lies on the northern coast along the Marex Sea, about 40 kilometers northeast of the capital Ardentia. The municipality covers 58 square kilometers and includes the historic town center and several surrounding villages linked by a coastal road network. Mantila is known for its sheltered harbor and maritime heritage.

The name Mantila is believed to derive from the Mantilic language, historically meaning “rocky shore” or “shelter by the sea.”

Archaeological and documentary sources indicate settlement in the 12th century. Mantila received town privileges in 1256 and developed as a fishing port and shipyard. In the 19th century, milling and wood-processing expanded, followed by modernization of transport links in the 20th century, which spurred population growth.

Today Mantila's economy is diversified, combining fishing, aquaculture, agriculture (notably berries and potatoes), small-scale manufacturing, and services. The harbor handles commercial fishing and seasonal ferries to nearby coastal towns. The surrounding countryside features rolling valleys and a protected coastline that supports tourism and recreation.

Mantila is governed by a 15-member municipal council elected by residents, with a mayor serving as executive. The town hosts an annual coastal festival in late spring and preserves a medieval church and a 19th-century market hall. Education is provided by two primary schools and a secondary school.