Suurento

Suurento is a city and municipality in the province of Lakea, in the country of Valoria. It lies on the southern shore of Lake Valdra, near the border with Keldar. The municipality covers about 62 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 28,500 as of 2023. Suurento is a regional hub for transport, industry, and services.

The name Suurento is of local origin and is historically linked to a river crossing that once connected inland routes with the lake. Founded in the 12th century as a trading post, the town received municipal rights in the 14th century. It expanded with canal and rail connections in the 19th and early 20th centuries and has since developed a diversified economy.

The city sits on the southern shore of Lake Valdra, with about 15 kilometers of shoreline. The surrounding terrain includes low hills and extensive forests. The economy combines logistics, light manufacturing, and services tied to the lake and rail corridors. The Suurento Port Authority manages lakefront commerce and ferry operations. Major employers include Valoria Metals' regional plant and a technology park affiliated with Suurento University.

The population is primarily Valorian, with Riveran and immigrant communities making up a significant minority. Official languages are Valorian and Riveran. Cultural life centers on the Suurento Cultural Quarter, the Neiha Museum of Regional History, and the annual Suurento Music Festival. Historic warehouses along the waterfront have been repurposed as markets and arts venues.

Suurento hosts the Suurento University of Technology, established in 1966, with engineering and environmental science faculties. Transport links include a regional rail line, Highway A42, and a harbor serving passengers and freight. The city is connected to neighboring regions via a direct rail line to Nordhaven.

Notable people: engineer Aina Meller; writer Torin Kade.