Tygi

Tygi is a coastal town and municipality in Valoria, a fictional country. Located on the southern shore of the Tygi Strait, it faces the Valorian Sea and sits near a sheltered natural harbor. As of 2023, Tygi has a population of about 5,800 residents and covers a compact area characterized by low hills and rocky shoreline. The town experiences a temperate maritime climate with mild winters and cool summers; precipitation is concentrated in autumn and winter.

Historically, Tygi began as a fishing hamlet in the 13th century and developed around its harbor in the 17th and 18th centuries. It gained municipal status in the 19th century and underwent modernization after World War II, including the expansion of port facilities and coastal roads. The town remains dependent on fishing and fish processing, supplemented by small-scale light manufacturing and growing tourism during the summer season.

Economy and infrastructure: Tygi Harbor serves short-range ferry services to nearby communities and a small airport on the edge of town provides limited regional flights. The local economy is anchored by a fish processing plant, a boatyard, and several family-owned shops. Public services include a primary school, a secondary school, a hospital clinic, and a public library.

Culture and etymology: Tygi hosts an annual Seabreeze Festival celebrating maritime heritage, seafood cuisine, and local crafts. The name Tygi is of uncertain origin; scholars suggest it may derive from an old Valorian word for harbor or from a pre-Valorian hydronym.