Mtéteknél

Mtéteknél is a fictional municipality created for illustrative purposes in encyclopedia-style writing. It is located in the highland region of the fictional country of Elaria and serves as the administrative center of the Mtéteknél District. The population is about 6,800.

The town sits in rolling hills at 320 to 860 meters above sea level. A small river, the Silen, runs through the valley. The surrounding landscape mixes deciduous and coniferous forests with pastures; the climate is temperate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Mtéteknél was founded in the late 17th century as a mining settlement and later developed timber and agricultural activities. It gained municipal status in 1867 and expanded its administration in the 20th century with improved transport links.

The economy relies on forestry and timber processing, with growing small manufacturing and services. Tourism has increased due to the natural environment. The town is connected by regional roads and has Mtéteknél Central railway station on the northern line; a local bus network serves nearby villages.

Mtéteknél is governed by a mayor and a 12-member town council elected to four-year terms. As of the latest estimates, the municipality has about 6,800 residents, predominantly Mtéteknian speakers, with smaller communities speaking neighboring dialects. The age structure includes families and retirees.

Cultural life centers on the annual Festival of Lights and the Mtéteknél Clock Tower. The Mtéteknél Nature Reserve protects forest habitats and offers recreational trails. Local cuisine features dairy products and forest mushrooms.