Risano

Risano is a fictional town and commune in the country of Belpaesa, located in the central lowlands of the Serene Valley. The municipality covers about 28 square kilometers and has an estimated population of around 7,900 as of the 2023 census.

Geography and climate: Risano lies along a gentle river valley with rolling hills to the west. The climate is temperate, with warm summers and cool winters. The surrounding countryside is used mainly for vineyards, olive groves, and cropland.

History: The area shows medieval settlement, with the town developing around a river crossing and a market square. Risano acquired a limited degree of self-government in the late medieval period and expanded modestly during the early modern era as agriculture diversified.

Economy and culture: The economy is mixed, with agriculture—especially vineyards and olive production—forming the base, supplemented by small manufacturing and logistics. Cultural life centers on the annual harvest festival, a parish church, and local culinary traditions such as Risano bread and regional wines.

Governance and transportation: Risano is governed by a mayor and municipal council, elected to five-year terms. It is connected by regional roads and a local railway line linking it to the provincial capital, with regular bus service to nearby towns.