Vihran

Vihran is a fictional town used in encyclopedia-style examples and planning case studies to illustrate municipal organization and regional economies. In most treatments, Vihran is described as located in the southern coastal region of the imaginary continent of Ashara, and its details are intentionally generic to support comparative analysis across cases.

Geography and climate: Vihran occupies roughly 68 square kilometers in a temperate zone, with rolling hills and a river valley that runs from east to west. The area features a Mediterranean-style climate with dry summers and wet winters, supporting orchards and vineyards in its outskirts.

History and government: According to its canonical fictional timeline, Vihran was founded in the 12th century and gradually developed from a market settlement into a small municipal town. In the current fiction, it operates under a mayor-council government with a 12-member council and an annually elected mayor.

Demographics and economy: The fictional population is around 9,500 residents. The economy centers on agriculture—olive and grape cultivation—along with small manufacturing and services that support tourism and local markets. The town maintains a weekly farmer's market and a small crafts cooperative.

Culture and institutions: Vihranian is the demonym used in the fiction for residents. Cultural life centers on a harvest festival, a riverside park, and a small historical museum. The town has a public library and a secondary school.

Transport and notable features: A regional road network connects Vihran to neighboring settlements, and a branch railway line is described in some narratives. Notable features include Vihran Gorge, Vihran Heritage Site, and the Riverside Promenade, which are used to illustrate planning concepts in case studies.