Archive:Otofu
Otofu
Otofu | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Etymology: oto (water, colloquial) and upu (of, archaic) | |
| Nickname(s): The Heart of the South Kav | |
| Country | Yakormonyo |
| Region | Toşe |
| Capital Oblast | 1565 |
| Founded by | Unknown |
| Government | |
| • Councillor | Otohua Şopomo |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 713,605 |
| Demonym(s) | Otohua |
| Time zone | -3:30 |
Otofu (pronunciation: /ɔtɔɸʊ/) is an oblast in the region of Toşe in northern Yakormonyo. Otofu city, the heart of the Oblast, served as the capital of the nation since 1565, replacing the old capital, Onive.
Etymology
The word Otofu came from 'Oto Upu'; Monyo 'oto' (water, colloquial) and 'upu' (of, archaic), together 'of the water'. Eventually, it was shortened and became 'Otofu'.
History
16th Century
Before 1515, Öto Upu (what it was called then) was one of the northernmost towns in the Yaharan Empire, in the Duchy of Ësnvøërvërg. When the Empire broke up, Öto Upu and its surrounding towns of Repöča (Repoşota), Sämežxemí (Samejkhemy), Ítona (Ytona) and Vommä (Voma) declared their independence as the Duchy of Ësnvøërvërg, eventually followed by other towns in the Toşe region. Eventually Ësnvøërvërg was renamed to the Duchy of Otofu. It became the capital of Otofu until the nation united with the neighboring Duchy of Peccy (Pekha), wherein the capital was moved to Ony. On 1565, by order of Duke Otohua Samejkhemy, Oto Upu (renamed to Otofu) became the capital of the United Duchies of Peccy-Otofu.
Geography
Administrative Divisions
Otofu is divided into five districts. Since there are no disrict censuses yet, the populations here are just estimates.
| Name | Official Name | Population Estimate (2018) | District Founded | Current Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanyoto | Island District of Kanyoto | 30000 | 1947 | Otohua Avi-Oşerva |
| Oto-Tosu | District of Northern Otofu | 90000 | 1947 | Otohua Mussipemon-Maiheroa |
| Otofu | Capital City-District of Otofu | 260000 | 1515 | Otohua Cemmon-Sotoyongu |
| Repoşota | City-District of Repoşota | 180000 | 1515 | Otohua Vykhomon |
| Samejkhemy | City-District of Samejkhemy | 150000 | 1515 | Otohua Aphucke-Vommesat |
Climate
Cityscape
Otofu's main landmark is the Repoşota Tower, which is in the middle of Otofu's two main lakes, Lakes Ryppi and Usotu, which has been the seat of the Monyo government until 1898. It was then moved to the Onyoto Complex, which is the current seat of the government.