svaranden

Svaranden is a fictional municipality in the northern realm of Nordmark, created for a contemporary fantasy setting. It is situated along a sheltered inlet on the eastern coast, with a landscape of rocky shores, mixed forests, and small agricultural valleys. The municipal area covers about 320 square kilometers and includes the town of Svaranden and several surrounding villages. The population is roughly 4,800 residents, with a demographic profile typical of a rural coastal community in the narrative world.

The local government is a mayor-council system, with a nine-member council elected every four years. The economy combines fishing, aquaculture, timber, and tourism, with small manufacturing and services serving the resident population. Education is provided by one primary school, a middle school, and a small public library; healthcare is offered by a regional clinic in a neighboring municipality.

Svaranden has a long maritime tradition, commemorated in an annual Coastal Festival that features folk music, craft markets, and boat parades. The town is anchored by the Svaranden Lighthouse, a harbor beacon dating from the 19th century, and the Old Mill, a preserved watermill that now houses a local history museum. Transportation relies on a coastal road network and a seasonal ferry service to adjacent islands.

Note: Svaranden is fictional and may appear in various sources as part of a broader world-building project.