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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = | | name = Zouterhem | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang = <!-- ISO 639-2 code e.g. "fr" for French. If more than one, use {{lang}} instead --> | | native_name_lang = <!-- ISO 639-2 code e.g. "fr" for French. If more than one, use {{lang}} instead --> | ||
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| image_skyline = Gran Telea collage revisited .png | | image_skyline = Gran Telea collage revisited .png | ||
| image_alt = | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption = Clockwise from top: | | image_caption = Clockwise from top: Zouterhem skyline; Toeristischeval Beach; houses in the Nieuwegracht neighborhood; St. Hensens Catholic Church; [[Beatavic Parliament]]; [[Derhame Palace]] | ||
| image_flag = | | image_flag = Fixed new new Gran Telean flag .png | ||
| flag_alt = | | flag_alt = | ||
| image_seal = | | image_seal = | ||
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| coor_pinpoint = | | coor_pinpoint = | ||
| coordinates_footnotes = | | coordinates_footnotes = | ||
| subdivision_type = | | subdivision_type = | ||
| subdivision_name = | | subdivision_name = | ||
| subdivision_type1 = | | subdivision_type1 = | ||
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| established_date = | | established_date = | ||
| founder = | | founder = | ||
| seat_type = | <!-- seat, smaller parts --> | ||
| seat_type = <!-- defaults to: Seat --> | |||
| seat = | | seat = | ||
| seat1_type = <!-- defaults to: Former seat --> | |||
| seat1 = | |||
| parts_type = <!-- defaults to: Boroughs --> | |||
| parts_style = coll | |||
| parts = 8 | |||
| p1 = [[Zouterhem-Centraal|Centraal]] | |||
| p2 = [[Zouterhem-Katbaai|Katbaai]] | |||
| p3 = [[Zouterhem-Noord|Noord]] | |||
| p4 = [[Zouterhem-Stranddorp|Stranddorp]] | |||
| p5 = [[Zouterhem-West|West]] | |||
| p6 = [[Zouterhem-Zeevogel|Zeevogel]] | |||
| p7 = [[Zouterhem-Zuid|Zuid]] | |||
| p8 = [[Zouterhem-Zwartekat|Zwartekat]] | |||
<!-- government type, leaders --> | |||
| government_footnotes = | | government_footnotes = | ||
| government_type = Mayor-Council | | government_type = Mayor-Council | ||
| governing_body = | | governing_body = | ||
| leader_party = | | leader_party = VL | ||
| leader_title = Mayor | | leader_title = Mayor | ||
| leader_name = Anderson Granholm | | leader_name = Anderson Granholm | ||
| leader_title1 = Co-Mayor | | leader_title1 = Co-Mayor | ||
| leader_name1 = Bradley | | leader_name1 = Bradley Reehorst | ||
| leader_title2 = City Planner | | leader_title2 = City Planner | ||
| leader_name2 = Ryder | | leader_name2 = Ryder Ulsen | ||
| leader_title3 = | | leader_title3 = | ||
| leader_name3 = | | leader_name3 = | ||
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| population_as_of = 2020 | | population_as_of = 2020 | ||
| population_footnotes = | | population_footnotes = | ||
| population_total = 4, | | population_total = 4,216,000 | ||
| population_density_km2 = auto | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_note = | | population_note = | ||
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| area_code = | | area_code = | ||
| iso_code = | | iso_code = | ||
| website = {{URL| | | website = {{URL|zouterhem.bt}} | ||
| footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Template:WIP}} ''' | {{Template:WIP}} '''Zouterhem''' is the capital city of [[Beatavic]], largest and principle city of the [[Zouterhem metropolitan area]] and the smallest province in land area. As of 2020 it has a population of 4,216,000 million, being the second largest city in [[Beatavic]] in terms of population. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
==History== | |||
===21st Century=== | |||
''See also: [[2021 Beatavic Tsunami and Earthquake]]'' | |||
On August 30th, 2021, an earthquake measuring 8.2 originating 121.3 km (75.3 mi) west of Zouterhem created a tsunami which measured 37.2 m (122 ft) in Sarrapaluk, a town 110.8 km (68.8 mi) south of Zouterhem. At 2:32 PM local time, an alert was issued ordering those that live within a 18.1 km (11.2 mi) radius of the Galton Sea to evacuate inland. 6 hours after the alert was issued, the tsunami struck Zouterhem, although most people within the specified radius of the Galton Sea were already evacuated. | |||
On August 30th, 2021, an earthquake measuring 8.2 originating 121.3 km (75.3 mi) west of | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
==Transportation== | ==Infrastructure== | ||
''Main article: [[Infrastructure in Gran Telea]] and [[Transportation in Gran Telea]]'' | |||
===Motorways=== | |||
Numerous motorways have been built in Zouterhem in the 1960-1990's, with the city today having high coverage, though despite this, travel times within Zouterhem are relatively high, with traffic also being an issue. These issues however can be attributed to car accidents, construction and, in some areas, undermaintained infrastructure. | |||
===Public transportation=== | |||
Being served by government-owned [[ZouterhemStadslink]], Zouterhem has what is considered to be one of the most extensive public transportation networks in Nortua, with the city having 12 metro lines (with 2 more under construction) covering a total of 93.4 kilometers (58 miles). | |||
==Media== | ==Media== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:52, 27 October 2024
Zouterhem | |
|---|---|
 Clockwise from top: Zouterhem skyline; Toeristischeval Beach; houses in the Nieuwegracht neighborhood; St. Hensens Catholic Church; Beatavic Parliament; Derhame Palace | |
 Flag | |
| Nickname: The Sleepless City | |
| Boroughs | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Anderson Granholm (VL) |
| • Co-Mayor | Bradley Reehorst |
| • City Planner | Ryder Ulsen |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,216,000 |
| Time zone | UTC-10 |
| Website | zouterhem |
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Zouterhem is the capital city of Beatavic, largest and principle city of the Zouterhem metropolitan area and the smallest province in land area. As of 2020 it has a population of 4,216,000 million, being the second largest city in Beatavic in terms of population.
Etymology
History
21st Century
See also: 2021 Beatavic Tsunami and Earthquake
On August 30th, 2021, an earthquake measuring 8.2 originating 121.3 km (75.3 mi) west of Zouterhem created a tsunami which measured 37.2 m (122 ft) in Sarrapaluk, a town 110.8 km (68.8 mi) south of Zouterhem. At 2:32 PM local time, an alert was issued ordering those that live within a 18.1 km (11.2 mi) radius of the Galton Sea to evacuate inland. 6 hours after the alert was issued, the tsunami struck Zouterhem, although most people within the specified radius of the Galton Sea were already evacuated.
Geography
Demographics
Culture
Education
Infrastructure
Main article: Infrastructure in Gran Telea and Transportation in Gran Telea
Motorways
Numerous motorways have been built in Zouterhem in the 1960-1990's, with the city today having high coverage, though despite this, travel times within Zouterhem are relatively high, with traffic also being an issue. These issues however can be attributed to car accidents, construction and, in some areas, undermaintained infrastructure.
Public transportation
Being served by government-owned ZouterhemStadslink, Zouterhem has what is considered to be one of the most extensive public transportation networks in Nortua, with the city having 12 metro lines (with 2 more under construction) covering a total of 93.4 kilometers (58 miles).
