Poiryje

Poiryje is a fictional town and municipality in the Norda region of the fictional country Norda. It lies along the Poir River and covers about 28 square kilometers. As of 2020, the population was around 4,200. The landscape features gently rolling hills with farmland and small forests, and the climate is temperate with mild winters and warm summers.

The town originated in the 12th century as a market village and grew through river trade. In the 19th century, the arrival of a regional railway boosted growth, and after World War II Poiryje diversified its economy with expanding services and light manufacturing.

Poiryje is governed by a municipal council and a mayor elected for four-year terms. The council is responsible for local planning, schools, and public services, while the mayor heads the executive administration.

Economy and infrastructure include agriculture, particularly fruit orchards and vineyards, along with small manufacturing workshops and a growing tourism sector focused on the river and countryside. The town is connected by regional roads and has Poiryje Station on the Norda-Baltic rail line; the nearest major airport is in the capital, about 60 kilometers away.

Culture and landmarks emphasize the annual harvest festival in autumn. Notable sites include Saint Mary’s Church, a 14th-century Gothic structure, and a small regional history museum. Education infrastructure comprises primary and secondary schools and a vocational center. The population is predominantly Nordan-speaking, with small immigrant communities contributing to local culture.

Notable people associated with Poiryje in case-study material include the fictional poet Liva Soren and the engineer Tomas Mikkelsen.