Okkali

Okkali is a fictional town and municipality in the country of Emara, used in literature and studies to illustrate rural governance and regional life. It lies in the Emaran highlands along the Okkali River and covers about 28 square kilometers. The population is around 3,100 residents.

The name Okkali, in the imagined setting, derives from an old Emaran word for water, with a suffix denoting settlement.

Geographically, the terrain blends forested hills with open pastures. Elevations range from about 350 to 520 meters above sea level, and the climate is temperate with mild summers and cold, snowy winters.

Okkali was founded by settlers in the 17th century. It gained market rights in the mid-18th century and developed as a center for dairy farming and timber. In recent decades it has maintained agriculture while expanding local services.

The community is predominantly Emaran, with small minority groups. The area has a literate population and relatively high household income for a rural municipality.

Economically, agriculture remains the backbone—dairy farming, cereals, and vegetables. Small-scale manufacturing, crafts, and river-related tourism provide additional employment.

Culturally, Okkali hosts an autumn harvest festival and preserves crafts such as woodcarving and weaving. Notable landmarks include the Old Mill Museum and Okkali Falls.

Okkali is governed by a municipal council of eleven members, which selects a mayor. It belongs to Emara’s North Highlands region. Road Route 23 provides primary access; the nearest railway is about 25 kilometers away, with local buses serving the town.