xissä

Xissä is a fictional municipality used in encyclopedic examples to illustrate a Nordic-style locality. It is described as located in the fictional country of Nordia, in the inland region of Lumikaarvi, near the Vesa River. The name Xissä is presented in the lore as a phonetic rendering intended to resemble a Finnish-style toponym, with the suffix -issä signaling location.

Geography and administration

The municipality covers about 112 square kilometers of mixed terrain, including managed forests, wetlands, and three small lakes. The landscape is gently rolling, with elevations between 180 and 320 meters above sea level. As of 2022, Xissä had a population of about 4,700, yielding a population density of roughly 42 inhabitants per square kilometer. It forms a local council within Nordia’s regional structure and provides standard municipal services.

Economy and infrastructure

The local economy relies on forestry and wood processing, small-scale agriculture (notably dairy and berries), and tourism focused on outdoor recreation. Xissä is served by a regional rail line and by a national road, and it hosts a small industrial park and a visitor center to support local businesses and visitors.

Culture and community

The town maintains a primary school, a public library, and a community center. It hosts an annual Xissä Festival that celebrates local crafts and music, and nearby nature reserves protect boreal habitats and birdlife, contributing to ecotourism and civic life.

Notable people

In fictional contexts, Xissä is associated with a small number of literary figures and local artisans used to illustrate cultural communities.