Adel City

Adel Mbiet an Adhelart (Te Rova Kadlarach) Te Tulotose Korangha (Te Rova Lainer)
City
Adel City Centre Old Parliament House Lake Pendle Aberkershaw Street Zandthorpe Station Yeadon Conservatory
Nickname:  City of Wine
Motto(s):  Latin: Non ducor, duco, lit. 'I am not led, I lead'
File:Metro Adel, South Neviersia.png Adel City shown within Metro Adel
Adel Location within South Neviersia
Coordinates: 38°8′23″S 163°2′19″W
Country	South Neviersia
Region	The West Layners
County	County Adel
Founded	12 April 1256
Government
• Body	Adel City Council
• Mayor	Tioran Utork (Conservative)
Area
• Adel City	368 km2 (142 sq mi)
• Metro Adel	3,564 km2 (1,376 sq mi)
Population  (2024)
• Total	1,821,386
• Density	4,949/km2 (12,820/sq mi)
Demonym	Adelian
Time zone	UTC+14 (Central Veropan Time)
Website	adelcitycouncil.gov.sn

Adel City (pronounced [əˈdɛl]); Te Rova Kadlarach: Mbiet an Adhelart; Te Rova Lainer: Te Tulotose Korangha, lit. "the western lakes"), or simply Adel, is the second-most populous city in South Neviersia and the largest city in The West Layners. As of 2024, the city has an estimated population of 1,821,000 and a wider metropolitan population of 3,566,000. Other major population centres within the metropolitan area include Tunley, Chatsworth, Wenworth, Clifton and the city of Port Mateagh. Adel was the historical capital of both the nation and The West Layners.

Etymology

The name Adel is the short-form of the name of the Nevyirist dragon 'Adhelart'. The official Te Rova Lainer name of the city, Te Tulotose Korangha, translates to "the western lakes", referring to Adel's numerous lakes, including the largest one, Lake Adel.

Geography

Climate

As with most of south Neviersia, Adel has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) with hot and humid summers and mild winters. Due to its inland position and proximity to the Perthian Hills and Lake Adel, the temperature and humidity differ from most coastal cities.

Population

The residents of Adel are known as Adelians.

SN Statistics counted a total of 1,821,386 inhabitants within Adel City, and a wider metropolitan population of 3,566,000, which accounts for more than 55% of The West Layners' population.

Sister cities

Adel City maintains relationships with the following cities:

• Asentua, Neviersia (1969)
• Bolfayem, Acria (1980)
• Djurma, Ivelboria (1983)
• Kesolia, Neviersia (1990)
• Calgary, Canada (2001)
• Bristol, United Kingdom (2009)
• Rotterdam, The Netherlands (2013)
• Otliro, Knabergia (2021)

See also

• List of cities and towns in South Neviersia
• The West Layners