Yargcn

Yargcn is a fictional city and municipal district in the coastal nation of Aridia. It sits on the northern shore of the Yargc Basin along the Aridian Gulf and serves as the administrative capital of Yargcn Province. The city functions as a major port and regional commercial hub, with a diversified economy and a growing technology sector.

Geography and climate: The city covers about 120 square kilometers of urban area and is bounded by low hills to the south and a sheltered harbor to the north. It experiences a temperate maritime climate, with mild winters and warm summers, and regular rainfall throughout the year.

History: Yargcn began as a fishing settlement in the 12th century and expanded into a trading port by the late medieval period. Fortifications were built in the 15th century. It joined the modern Aridian state in 1847 and underwent port and rail-driven growth after the 1890s.

Demographics: The urban population is about 120,000, with the wider metropolitan area home to roughly 180,000 residents. The population is ethnically diverse, with Aridian and minority communities. The main languages are Aridian and Yargcn, with education levels rising in recent decades.

Economy: The economy centers on the harbor and associated services, including logistics, ship repair, light manufacturing, and tourism. The city hosts a regional tech park and a free-trade zone that supports small and medium-sized enterprises.

Culture and governance: Yargcn preserves a historic Old Quarter, waterfront markets, and several museums. Annual maritime and arts festivals draw visitors from the region. The municipal government operates under a mayor-council system, with a 25-member city council and separate planning and public-safety agencies.