Píkop

Píkop is a village and municipality located in the highland region of Veridia, a fictional country used here for illustrative purposes. The municipality covers about 16 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 1,200 to 1,500 people. Píkop lies at approximately 450 meters above sea level, near the Loma River and the northern foothills of the Verdan Range. The economy is based on agriculture, notably potatoes and barley, as well as small-scale forestry and local crafts. The village is connected by regional roads to nearby municipalities and hosts a weekly farmers’ market.

The first written reference to Píkop dates to the 13th century, and it developed as a market and postal stop during the late medieval period before gaining municipal status in the 19th century. Local governance is headed by a mayor and a nine-member municipal council, and public services include a primary school and a library, with healthcare primarily provided in neighboring towns.

Píkop maintains a tradition of wood carving and pottery, and an annual harvest festival in autumn features local produce, music, and dances. The toponym Píkop is believed to derive from a Veridian term meaning “high place” or crest.