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'''Gallatin''' is the capital city of the Republic of [[New Gough Island]]. It is the second largest city and the anchor of the Greater Gallatin Area which includes the Gallatin City Region and part of the Parasides Island Region. The city has a population of 458,000 people as of the 2023 estimate. The city is the most densely populated city in the country. Located in the northern area of the country which houses 84% of the national population in 20% of the area, it is the second largest city in the country after [[Greycott]]. | '''Gallatin''' is the capital city and largest city of the Republic of [[New Gough Island]]. It is the second largest city and the anchor of the Greater Gallatin Area which includes the Gallatin City Region and part of the Parasides Island Region. The city has a population of 458,000 people as of the 2023 estimate. The city is the most densely populated city in the country. Located in the northern area of the country which houses 84% of the national population in 20% of the area, it is the second largest city in the country after [[Greycott]]. | ||
The city was founded in 1718 but not proclaimed capital of the country until 1870. The city is well known for its historic architecture and art scene. Gallatin and the Parasides Island as a whole is connected to the mainland (Gough Island) by the 3-mile-long road and rail President Frank Berman Memeorial Bridge. The city has a robust transit system connecting itself to the suburbs by commuter rail. Bus and bus rapid transit are the main features of the transit system. With a subway system under construction to improve transit in the city. The city has a network of freeways outside of the city limits. | The city was founded in 1718 but not proclaimed capital of the country until 1870. The city is well known for its historic architecture and art scene. Gallatin and the Parasides Island as a whole is connected to the mainland (Gough Island) by the 3-mile-long road and rail President Frank Berman Memeorial Bridge. The city has a robust transit system connecting itself to the suburbs by commuter rail. Bus and bus rapid transit are the main features of the transit system. With a subway system under construction to improve transit in the city. The city has a network of freeways outside of the city limits. |
Revision as of 13:39, 9 April 2024
Gallatin | |
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Capital City and Region | |
Country | New Gough Island |
Region | Gallatin |
Government | |
• Executive Mayor | James Parker |
Area | |
• Capital City and Region | 80 sq mi (200 km2) |
• Land | 75 sq mi (190 km2) |
• Water | 5 sq mi (10 km2) |
• Urban | 380 sq mi (1,000 km2) |
• Metro | 1,982 sq mi (5,130 km2) |
Population (2023) | |
• Capital City and Region | 987,000 |
• Density | 13,160/sq mi (5,080/km2) |
• Urban | 2,190,000 |
• Metro | 2,410,000 |
Demonym | Gellatiner |
Gallatin is the capital city and largest city of the Republic of New Gough Island. It is the second largest city and the anchor of the Greater Gallatin Area which includes the Gallatin City Region and part of the Parasides Island Region. The city has a population of 458,000 people as of the 2023 estimate. The city is the most densely populated city in the country. Located in the northern area of the country which houses 84% of the national population in 20% of the area, it is the second largest city in the country after Greycott.
The city was founded in 1718 but not proclaimed capital of the country until 1870. The city is well known for its historic architecture and art scene. Gallatin and the Parasides Island as a whole is connected to the mainland (Gough Island) by the 3-mile-long road and rail President Frank Berman Memeorial Bridge. The city has a robust transit system connecting itself to the suburbs by commuter rail. Bus and bus rapid transit are the main features of the transit system. With a subway system under construction to improve transit in the city. The city has a network of freeways outside of the city limits.
The city attracts the largest amount tourists to the country, with many arriving in the city to travel to the nature and rugged outdoors oriented vast South Area. On average, 6-8 million tourists visit the city each year. For this reason, the city is called the Gateway to New Gough Island. Tourist attractions include: the several historic parks in the city, the National Museum of Art, Bernard Sqaure, City Observatory, national monuments, and much more.
History
Geography
Climate
Climate data for City Observatory, Gallatin, New Gough Island, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1900–present | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
79 (26) |
77 (25) |
72 (22) |
64 (18) |
59 (15) |
54 (12) |
52 (11) |
58 (14) |
63 (17) |
68 (20) |
73 (23) |
80 (27) |
Average high °F (°C) | 63 (17) |
61 (16) |
55 (13) |
47 (8) |
44 (7) |
42 (6) |
41 (5) |
41 (5) |
43 (6) |
48 (9) |
54 (12) |
58 (14) |
50 (10) |
Average low °F (°C) | 50 (10) |
46 (8) |
42 (6) |
36 (2) |
32 (0) |
27 (−3) |
24 (−4) |
25 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
34 (1) |
41 (5) |
45 (7) |
36 (2) |
Record low °F (°C) | 36 (2) |
32 (0) |
22 (−6) |
10 (−12) |
1 (−17) |
−9 (−23) |
−14 (−26) |
−3 (−19) |
4 (−16) |
12 (−11) |
24 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
−14 (−26) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.71 (94) |
4.01 (102) |
4.28 (109) |
4.89 (124) |
5.14 (131) |
5.56 (141) |
6.23 (158) |
6.28 (160) |
5.53 (140) |
4.83 (123) |
4.38 (111) |
4.12 (105) |
58.96 (1,498) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1 (2.5) |
4 (10) |
9 (23) |
12 (30) |
10 (25) |
10 (25) |
9 (23) |
4 (10) |
1 (2.5) |
60 (151) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 152 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 50 |
Source: New Gough Island Weather Service |
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Sister Cities
Králowec, F.D., Morrawia (2000)