takaalalle

Takaalalle is a rural town in the highland region of Amara, a fictional country. It sits on the shores of Lake Nira in Arinara Province, about 65 kilometers northwest of the provincial capital. As of 2020, the population was estimated at 5,800.

The name is believed to derive from the Arinari language, combining elements often translated as "stone" and "market," though the etymology is not definitively established.

Located at about 900 meters above sea level, Takaalalle lies in a temperate highland zone with foothills, paddy terraces, and lake views. The climate features warm, wet summers and cool, dry winters, with annual rainfall around 1,100–1,300 mm.

Founded in the 14th century by upland migrants, it grew as a local trading node on a regional route. The town gained municipal status in the late 20th century and expanded public services.

The economy is driven by agriculture—rice, maize, vegetables—and small-scale processing, carpentry, and textiles. Tourism centers on the lake and surrounding viewpoints. Public services include a central market, a health clinic, two primary schools, and a regional road network with a small airstrip for charter flights and medical charters.

The population is predominantly Arinari, with minority riverine and hill communities. Languages spoken are Arinari and Amaran. Cultural life includes the Harvest Lanterns festival in autumn and traditional crafts such as basketry and wood carving, reflecting local community networks and cooperative arrangements.