Turijo
Turijo is a town and municipality in Veridia, a fictional country. It lies in the Caldera Highlands along the Turijo River, about 60 kilometers inland from the Veridian coast. The municipality covers an area of roughly 52 square kilometers and experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters.
Turijo originated as a settlement in the 13th century founded by the Carente people. It received market
As of the 2020 census, Turijo had about 8,600 residents. The population is predominantly Veridian-speaking, with
The local economy relies on wine grapes and olive cultivation, small-scale ceramics, and tourism. Visitors are
Cultural life centers on the Harvest Festival held each year in late summer, featuring traditional music, markets,
Turijo is governed by a mayor-council system. The council elects a mayor as executive head. Current priorities
Turijo hosts the Turijo University of Applied Sciences, established in 1989, and also supports primary and