Poikana

Poikana is a coastal city and municipality in the fictional nation of Valoria, located on the western shore of the Mirian Gulf. It has a population of around 110,000 residents and serves as a regional economic and cultural center.

The name Poikana is believed to derive from the Poik language, meaning "harbor gate." The city sits on a natural harbor with rocky headlands to the north and a network of canals in older districts. The climate is temperate maritime.

Founded in the 9th century by traders, Poikana grew as a port linking inland markets to the sea. It prospered through fishery and timber, later expanding into manufacturing and services in the 19th and 20th centuries.

The harbor remains central, handling cargo and ferries. The city hosts light manufacturing, logistics firms, and a university campus with maritime and engineering programs. It is connected by rail to larger cities and has a bus rapid transit system.

Poikana hosts annual Harbor Festival with seafood, music, and crafts. Notable sites include the old town, the lighthouse at Cape Soren, and the Poikana Museum of Regional History. Local cuisine features fish, shellfish, and seaweed dishes.

Poikana is governed by a mayor and city council within Valoria's municipal framework. The population is diverse, with neighborhoods ranging from historic cores to harborfront districts.