Nejastjí

Nejastjí is a fictional village and municipality created for worldbuilding and comparative studies as an example of a rural Central European settlement.

The name Nejastjí is of Slavic origin; the first element ne- is a negation prefix in many Slavic languages, while -jastjí is drawn from older toponymic suffixes found in regional medieval records.

It lies in a temperate lowland region, with rolling farmland and small forests. The municipality covers about 8.6 square kilometers and lies at an elevation of roughly 200 to 300 meters above sea level. The climate features warm summers and cold winters, with moderate yearly precipitation.

Nejastjí is first referenced in a 1342 land charter. It developed as an agrarian community through the late Middle Ages, gaining a small crafts cooperative in the 18th century. The 20th century brought infrastructural modernization, including road improvements and a railway halt.

As of 2023, the population is about 1,150 residents, predominantly ethnic Czechs, with a small mix of minority communities. The economy relies on agriculture—grain and dairy—complemented by light manufacturing, local services, and rural tourism tied to its landscape.

Nejastjí is governed by a mayor and a nine-member municipal council elected for four-year terms. Local institutions include a municipal hall, a primary school, and a volunteer fire brigade. Transportation connections consist of a regional road network and a nearby railway stop.