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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Sturgeon | | name = Sturgeon | ||
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| other_name = | | other_name = | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
| − | | settlement_type = [[Administrative divisions of Hapatmitas# | + | | settlement_type = [[Administrative divisions of Hapatmitas#Municipalities|Municipality]] and provincial capital |
| image_skyline = {{multiple image | | image_skyline = {{multiple image | ||
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| image2 = Sturgeon National Tower.jpg | | image2 = Sturgeon National Tower.jpg | ||
| caption2 = {{center|National Tower}} | | caption2 = {{center|National Tower}} | ||
| − | | image3 = | + | | image3 = MASP São Paulo (cropped).jpg |
| − | | caption3 = {{center| | + | | caption3 = {{center|Sturgeon Museum of Art}} |
| image4 = FalkirkWheelSide 2004 SeanMcClean.jpg | | image4 = FalkirkWheelSide 2004 SeanMcClean.jpg | ||
| caption4 = {{center|Millennium Wheel}} | | caption4 = {{center|Millennium Wheel}} | ||
| image5 = Sturgeon Rosefair Gardens.jpg | | image5 = Sturgeon Rosefair Gardens.jpg | ||
| − | | caption5 = {{center| | + | | caption5 = {{center|Ròsfaugh Gardens}} |
}} | }} | ||
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| − | | image_flag = [[File:Western Isles Council Flag.svg|200px| | + | | image_flag = [[File:Western Isles Council Flag.svg|200px|Flag of Sturgeon|border]] |
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| subdivision_name = {{flag|Hapatmitas}} | | subdivision_name = {{flag|Hapatmitas}} | ||
| established_title = Settled | | established_title = Settled | ||
| − | | established_date = {{circa}} | + | | established_date = {{circa}} 1242 AD |
| − | | established_title2 = | + | | established_title2 = Incorporated |
| established_date2 = 10 May 1719 | | established_date2 = 10 May 1719 | ||
| + | | established_title3 = Consolidated | ||
| + | | established_date3 = 21 September 1824 | ||
| governing_body = Comhairle Sturgeon | | governing_body = Comhairle Sturgeon | ||
| leader_title = [[Mayorship of Sturgeon|Mayor]] | | leader_title = [[Mayorship of Sturgeon|Mayor]] | ||
| − | | leader_name = [[Richard Dunbar]] ([[National | + | | leader_name = [[Richard Dunbar]] ([[National Coalition Party|CN]]) |
| leader_title1 = [[Mayorship of Sturgeon#Deputy Mayor|Deputy Mayor]] | | leader_title1 = [[Mayorship of Sturgeon#Deputy Mayor|Deputy Mayor]] | ||
| − | | leader_name1 = [[Stephen Flynn]] ( | + | | leader_name1 = [[Stephen Flynn]] (CN) |
| iso_code = STG | | iso_code = STG | ||
| population_blank1_title = Total | | population_blank1_title = Total | ||
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| blank2_info_sec2 = Sturgeon Fire Department | | blank2_info_sec2 = Sturgeon Fire Department | ||
| blank4_name_sec2 = Major airports | | blank4_name_sec2 = Major airports | ||
| − | | blank4_info_sec2 = | + | | blank4_info_sec2 = [[Gordon Balfour International Airport]], North Sturgeon Airport |
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Sturgeon''' | + | '''Sturgeon''' is a major city and the capital of the Hapatmitasian province of [[Rinnfriu]]. With a recorded population of 9,324,698 in July 2022, it is the most populous city in [[Hapatmitas]] and the [[Ostlandet#Largest Cities|8th most-populous city]] in [[Ostlandet]]. The city nearly encompasses the entirety of the province of Rinnfriu, making it one of the largest cities by land area as well. Its metropolitan area has an urban agglomeration of nearly 12 million people, including suburban and unincorporated communities. The city is currently divided into 64 districts, all of which are currently represented on the Comhairle Sturgeon. |
| − | The city is situated on [[ | + | The city is situated on [[Braantummel Bay]], one of the busiest trading hubs in Ostlandet; the [[Rinnfriu River]] also runs through the northern portion of the city. Sturgeon is renowned for its landmarks, including the historic Remeana Fountain which has been registered nationally as a [[National landmarks of Hapatmitas|Clovic preservation site]]. It is also renowned for its prestigious economic district located downtown and various cultural districts throughout the city - Sturgeon is home to thousands of small businesses concerning art, fashion, modern culture, and food. Combined with the cities of Cairnryan and Strantun, and suburban communities, the city forms the [[Sturgeon Metropolitan Region]], the wealthiest region in Hapatmitas. |
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== History == | == History == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:10, 13 April 2024
Sturgeon | |
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Municipality and provincial capital | |
Downtown Sturgeon National Tower Sturgeon Museum of Art Millennium Wheel Ròsfaugh Gardens | |
 Flag | |
| Country |  Hapatmitas |
| Settled | c. 1242 AD |
| Incorporated | 10 May 1719 |
| Consolidated | 21 September 1824 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Comhairle Sturgeon |
| • Mayor | Richard Dunbar (CN) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Stephen Flynn (CN) |
| Population (July 2022) | |
| • Total | 9,324,698 |
| Time zone | AMT+12 (Donideann Time) |
| ISO 3166 code | STG |
| Police | Sturgeon United Metropolitan Police[note 1] |
| Fire | Sturgeon Fire Department |
| Major airports | Gordon Balfour International Airport, North Sturgeon Airport |
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Sturgeon is a major city and the capital of the Hapatmitasian province of Rinnfriu. With a recorded population of 9,324,698 in July 2022, it is the most populous city in Hapatmitas and the 8th most-populous city in Ostlandet. The city nearly encompasses the entirety of the province of Rinnfriu, making it one of the largest cities by land area as well. Its metropolitan area has an urban agglomeration of nearly 12 million people, including suburban and unincorporated communities. The city is currently divided into 64 districts, all of which are currently represented on the Comhairle Sturgeon.
The city is situated on Braantummel Bay, one of the busiest trading hubs in Ostlandet; the Rinnfriu River also runs through the northern portion of the city. Sturgeon is renowned for its landmarks, including the historic Remeana Fountain which has been registered nationally as a Clovic preservation site. It is also renowned for its prestigious economic district located downtown and various cultural districts throughout the city - Sturgeon is home to thousands of small businesses concerning art, fashion, modern culture, and food. Combined with the cities of Cairnryan and Strantun, and suburban communities, the city forms the Sturgeon Metropolitan Region, the wealthiest region in Hapatmitas.
Contents
History
Demographics
Economy and media
Arts and culture
Government
Education
Infrastructure
Notes
- ↑ While Sturgeon is not legally the principal city of its metropolitan area, Sturgeon United Metro does, however, also serve other neighboring cities with already-existent police departments of these respective cities.
