Velgede

Velgede is a fictional municipality in the republic of Veloria, a mountainous country used in world-building. It lies in the Velorian highlands and covers about 28 square kilometers. The landscape combines rolling meadows with stands of pine, and the climate is temperate with warm summers and cold winters.

In the setting, Velgede has a population of about 6,400. The majority language is Velorian, with minority speakers of neighboring cantons. The local economy centers on agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and rural tourism linked to natural areas and seasonal festivals.

Velgede traces its origins to a small farming hamlet established in the 12th century. It grew through trade routes and canal construction in the early modern era. The town preserves a medieval parish church and a 19th-century town hall.

Governance is by a mayor-council system. The council has seven members elected for four-year terms, and the mayor serves as head of government.

Culturally, Velgede hosts an annual harvest festival and maintains a public library and primary school. Notable sites include the Church of Saint Oriana and the nearby Velgede Dam, a small hydroelectric facility. Transportation connections include regional roads and a rail spur linking to Veloria’s main line, with regional buses serving nearby towns.