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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name 'Hopetown' is derived from the Hennish 'Hoopstad'. The city is named after the River Hope, whose mouth the city is built on. The name 'Hope' is believed to originate from the


==History==
==History==

Revision as of 19:39, 29 August 2020

Hopetown
Hoopstad
City
Brisbane During Day.jpg
Motto(s): 
'Altijd hoopvol blijven we' (Satavian)
"Ever Hopeful we Remain"
Country Satavia
ProvinceHopetown Provincie
MunicipalityHopetown District
Founded(c.) March 1677
Government
 • TypeTown Council
 • MayorJan Windehoek
Elevation
322 m (1,056 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • Rank1st in Satavia
 • Urban
6,150,000
 • Metro
6,400,500
Time zoneSatavian Standard Time
 • Summer (DST)Not Observed
Area codeHT01 - HT18
Websitewww.hopetown.gov.sa

Hopetown (Satavian: Hoopstad) is the Capital and Largest City in Satavia. Located on the Southern Coast of Satavia, and at the mouth of the River Hope (or 'Rivier Hoop' in Satavian).

Etymology

The name 'Hopetown' is derived from the Hennish 'Hoopstad'. The city is named after the River Hope, whose mouth the city is built on. The name 'Hope' is believed to originate from the

History

Colonial Era and Settlement

Modern Era

Geography

Government

Population

Transportation

Culture