Sonegio
Sonegío
sonegiòo | |
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| Etymology: Corruption of Terítsonegíero | |
| Nickname(s): Palace City | |
 Location of the city in Barradiwa. | |
| Country | Barradiwa |
| First settled in | 2760 BCE |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gídsueká Mánísut |
| Area | |
| • City | 2,670 km2 (1,030 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 570 km2 (220 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 2,100 km2 (800 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • City | 14,638,315 |
| • Density | 5,500/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
| Website | www.sonegio.bd |
Sonegío (Ekuostian: sonegiòo, IPA: /sʌn̪eʝʌ/), also known as Palace City (or Terydsonegíero), is the capital and largest city in Barradiwa. With a population of approximately 14.6 million, the city is (as of 2015) the 6th largest city in the world by measure of population in the city proper, the second largest city in Baredina (behind Bohur), and the largest country capital in the world (barring the city-state of Bosato).
The city—being where the Emperor of Barradiwa lives and operates—serves as the cultural, economic, and administrative center of Barradiwa. Despite being located in the region of Ekuostia which is governed from Rydkes, Palace City has historically acted as a sort of "over-capital" to Barradiwa as a whole, and the country's three regions and their capitals nominally serve under it.
The city is located on the Ekuos River, approximately 97km upstream from the Ekuos riverbend where the river sharply diverts southward. This location has helped the city foster and maintain wide regional influence, and has been crucial to its position in regional trade and commerce both historically and in modern times.
Due to the city's long and rich history, large size and population, and its importance in the global economy, it is a popular destination for both tourists and immigrants.