neusholten

Neusholten is a fictional municipality used in encyclopedic examples to illustrate the structure and topics of local geography and governance. It is described as a small rural locality with a long history and a typical, modern municipal administration.

Neusholten sits in the central lowlands of the fictional region of Eichenwald, about 60 kilometers north of the regional capital. The municipality covers roughly 12 square kilometers and lies on a gentle hillside known locally as the Hohe Berg, with a small river called the Lann running through the western outskirts.

Neusholten traces its origins to the 12th century, when it developed as a market settlement along medieval trade routes. The town experienced occasional floods and a major fire in 1689, followed by rebuilding in the subsequent decades. In the 19th and 20th centuries, it diversified with agriculture, milling, and small crafts, shaping its current layout.

As of the latest neutral estimate, the population is about 2,400 residents, with a mix of families, retirees, and commuters. The local economy centers on agriculture (dairy and grains), small manufacturing, and services serving the surrounding countryside. Tourism exists around historic architecture and rural landscapes.

Administratively, Neusholten is governed by a small municipal council and a mayor, elected by residents for four-year terms. The community hosts an annual harvest festival and maintains a 13th-century church, which, along with a restored windmill, serves as a local landmark.