Šatkotásos

Šatkotásos (Thamonic pronunciation: [ʃaθ.ko.'ða.zor̥]) is the capital and largest city of Thamonia, with a population of 3 million as of 662.

Name

Šatkotásos gets its name from the famed military general, Šátkos, who is thought to have successfully fought off a Reska army in the area the city was founded in, despite being outnumbered 10 to 1.

Geography

Position

Šatkotásos is in the center of Thamonia, inside of its Old Valley region, along the country's longest river, the Masráw.

Climate

Šatkotásos is in a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Most of the city's water supply comes from the river Masráw.

The city averages ~32°C in the summer and ~-4°C in the winter, with annual precipitation averaging just 200 mm.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Šatkotásos, being in a central position, is the centerpiece to Thamonia's rail and road networks.

The city has put in policies to encourage car-free transportation, though is still fairly car-centric outside of the city center.

Roads

The city has a ring road around the city center at a distance of around 3-8 km, Thamonia National Road 0, which makes up the boundary of the city proper. The ring road provides access to National Road 4 (a north-south route) and National Road 5 (a route to East Thamonia.)

A motorway through the center of the city was proposed in the 610s, but met intense pushback from the city's inhabitants.

Railways

The city has a comprehensive commuter rail network that serves all inner districts and most of the city's outskirts. There is regular intercity train service to all parts of Thamonia, including a high-speed line to Mastásos, at the mouth of the Masráw.

Air

The city is served by Šátkos International Airport, with regular flights to most destinations on Reproka. It is also served by commuter rail to bring passengers into the city center quickly.