Sagal Province
| Province of Sagal 사갈도 砂蠍道 La province de Sagal | |
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| Information | |
| Country | Juhwa Islands |
| Organization | 4 Cantons / 17 Districts |
| Government Body | The Provincial Government of Sagal |
| ・ Canton Senators | |
| - Dongryoon | (vacant) |
| - Sanghwa | Starcubed |
| - Gaehwa | (vacant) |
| - Jongnyeong | (vacant) |
| Demonym | Sagalsupy |
| Land Area | 18,280 ㎢ |
| Population (2020) | 5,202,380 (1st) |
| GDP | |
| ・ Total (2020) | ￦8.684 trillion JCW ($578.9 billion USD) |
| ・ Per Capita | ￦1,669,200 JCW ($111,280 USD) |
| Calling Code | (+4) 1-- |
The Province of Sagal (Korean: 사갈도, Japanese: 砂蠍道) is the southernmost of the three provinces belonging to the Juhwa Islands. While the province capital is located in the Canton of Dongryoon, the nations' capital is the Jaeyoon Castle which administers itself independently from the provincial government.
Naming
The name "Sagal" (砂蠍) literally translates to "sand scorpion" in Sino-Korean due to the shape of the province map interestingly looking like a falling scorpion. In Japanese, the letters "砂蠍" would be pronounced as "Sakatsu", though the second letter is considered rather uncommon in both languages.
Climate
Sagal Province is mostly Mediterranean, but portions of the eastern coast is considered uniquely humid (Köppen climate classification: Csb). Being the most distant province from the continent and located in the center of the Eastern Equinox Ocean, Sagal Province experiences the most climatic effect of the oceanic currents, and receives an equal influence of windward and leeward weathers.
Sagal Province receives the most sunlight out of all provinces due to its rather desert-like terrain, and its climate is generally summarized as sunny, semi-dry, and cool with occasional clouds. While the weather usually does not encroach radical temperatures, summer months of July and September can become scalding, while winter nights on January can get unpleasantly cold. In addition, night times can get excessively damp, especially in the eastern region.
With Juhwa Islands and the Equinox Ocean being located in the Southern Hemisphere of the MRT World, the ocean current moves anti-clockwise but receives warm current from the southeast and the cool current from the northwest. This gives the western coasts cooler waters and the eastern coasts warmer waters and as a result, the eastern Canton of Dongryoon experiences a semi-humid climate which is well separated from the drier, Mediterranean west by the geographical barriers of Dongryoon Hills and the inner river circling Jaeyoon Castle. Despite ranging from arid to humid, much of Sagal Province receives equally minimal precipitation in comparison to the other provinces, but Dongryoon West which is semi-surrounded by Dongryoon Hills at the east is exceptionally drier than the rest of the Province, making it the driest place in the Juhwa Islands.
Juhwa Islands as a whole acts as a sea circuit, but the Juhwa Strait between Sagal Province and Inok Province acts as a minor circuit breaker as well, somewhat splitting the circuit into two portions (Sagal Circuit and Gijo Circuit). Due to the Sagal Circuit pushing warm waters west to the colder ocean, the Canton of Sanghwa receives a strong westward ocean current with temperate waters, while the southern coasts by the Canton of Gaehwa and Jongryeong receiving eastward ocean current for the same reason. However, the warm-to-cold transition at the Juhwa Strait leaves a vulnerable spot for typhoons to form which severely strikes Namhae Province and to a lesser extent, the Canton of Gaehwa of Sagal Province as well.
| Climate data for Sagal Province | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 28.2 (82.8) |
30.2 (86.4) |
31.6 (88.9) |
35.7 (96.3) |
33.1 (91.6) |
39.7 (103.5) |
43.0 (109.4) |
40.4 (104.7) |
44.0 (111.2) |
42.6 (108.7) |
36.3 (97.3) |
31.6 (88.9) |
44.0 (111.2) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 17.9 (64.2) |
18.6 (65.4) |
20.2 (68.3) |
22.4 (72.4) |
23.7 (74.7) |
25.4 (77.7) |
27.1 (80.8) |
26.5 (79.7) |
28.0 (82.4) |
26.1 (78.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
20.0 (68.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 13.8 (56.9) |
14.5 (58.1) |
15.8 (60.4) |
17.4 (63.3) |
19.2 (66.6) |
20.6 (69.1) |
22.3 (72.2) |
22.2 (71.9) |
22.2 (72.0) |
20.4 (68.7) |
17.6 (63.6) |
14.5 (58.1) |
18.4 (65.1) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 9.8 (49.6) |
10.4 (50.8) |
11.4 (52.5) |
12.3 (54.2) |
14.7 (58.5) |
15.8 (60.4) |
17.6 (63.6) |
17.8 (64.0) |
16.4 (61.6) |
14.7 (58.5) |
11.7 (53.1) |
9.0 (48.2) |
13.5 (56.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −2.1 (28.2) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
0.6 (33.1) |
2.1 (35.8) |
4.3 (39.7) |
6.1 (43.0) |
4.7 (40.5) |
6.7 (44.1) |
5.7 (42.3) |
2.4 (36.3) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 91 (3.60) |
95 (3.73) |
71 (2.80) |
26 (1.01) |
3.8 (0.15) |
1.5 (0.06) |
0.25 (0.01) |
0.25 (0.01) |
6.1 (0.24) |
31 (1.23) |
61 (2.42) |
80 (3.15) |
39 (1.53) |
| Source: GSC (Juhwa Gisangchung) | |||||||||||||
Administrative Divisions
Sagal Province consists of four cantons and a self-administrated capital territory.
Jaeyoon Palace
| 제윤정성 Jaeyoon Palace |
帝尹政城 | Where All the Decisions Are Made. The Heart of the Nation. | |
| Le palais de Jéyoon |
Jaeyoon Palace is a small island located in the center of the Canton of Dongryoon surrounded by the circuit of Jaeyoon River. It is the capital of the Juhwa Islands, and the Royal Government is present here. Jaeyoon Palace is geographically considered as part of Sagal Province, but due to its status Jaeyoon Palace is politically separated from Sagal Province and acts as a neutral ground. The Supreme Court is also located here. To protect the Royal Foxo (title given to the King of Juhwa Islands), the island is fortified and public access is only permitted during certain times.
Dongryoon
The Canton of Dongryoon (Korean: 동륜부, Japanese: 胴輪部) is the central canton of Sagal Province and the largest singularly sized in the country. It houses the provincial capital and is considered the Downtown heart of Sagal Province. Dongryoon produces the most financial sector and power of Juhwa Islands, and along with the Cantons of Jiri, Duseung, and Myowan it composes to form the C4, a group of top financial cantons of the country. Dongryoon also boasts the tallest and the only mountain range of Juhwa Islands, Gipilsan (기필산 / 気弼山).
With the canton split into four districts with the same names, a unique naming rule is applied for Korean and Japanese where the shortened name does not use cardinal directions (동서남북 / 東西南北) and instead uses relative direction (상하좌우 / 上下左右). This is an unusual case, and only applies to the districts of Dongryoon.
Dongryoon West
| 동륜서구 (좌동륜) Dongryoon West |
胴輪西区 (左胴輪) | The Silicon Valley of Juhwa Islands. Producers of Honey and Recreational Parks. | |
| Dongryoon de l'Ouest |
Dongryoon West is the gateway of Sagal Province with Sagal Grand Station acting as an entry hub for all inter-provincial Supies and foreigners. It is also a financial district with many companies settling their headquarters, offices, and centers along with skyscrapers here.
Dongryoon West consists of three regions- Powi at the southwest, Sanhwan at the southeast, and Shiwon at the north. All three regions hosts financial sectors.
- Powi Region (포위동 / 抱慰洞) is famous for their honey production and parks. The Hills of Books Library, JEXA (Juhwa Exchange Arena) Sagal Branch, and The Backyard of your Dreams are all located here. Powi Region is known as the emotional region of Dongryoon as many people seeking solace or struggling emotionally comes here to relax or get treatment.
- Sanhwan Region (산환동 / 山寏洞) is where most Supies who work in the financial sectors in Dongryoon West have residences in. Due to the Gipilsan Mountains blockading to the east, Sanhwan Region is notorious for setting record high temperatures during summer.
- Shiwon Region (시원동 / 始原洞) is where the largest transportation hub of Sagal Province, Sagal Grand Station, is located. The Sujang Fortress Square is east to the station.
Dongryoon North
| 동륜북구 (상동륜) Dongryoon North |
胴輪北区 (上胴輪) | Celebrating Traditions. The Scientific Hub. Housing the Most Families. | |
| Dongryoon du Nord |
Dongryoon North is a residential district with many average civilians and families living in tall apartments. Sagal Province's scientific sector and laboratories exists here as well, with some focusing especially in medical sciences to aid the national health agency, Euisulguk (ESK) headquartered in the neighboring Hwangnyong District to the west.
Dongryoon North consists of two regions- Ipyeong at the north, and Sujang at the south.
- Ipyeong Region (이평동 / 里平洞) is a complex of residents and scientific communities. Mostly composed of apartments in the south and science centers and laboratories in the north, the overall landscape of this region is flat and serene. Many doctors working in the ESK (Euisulguk) lives here.
- Sujang Region (수장동 / 守將洞) is named after the famous Sujang Fortress, a traditional castle built in a unique shape not seen anywhere else in the world. It is a traditional district with many traditional ceremonies in relation to the Royal Government taking place here.
Dongryoon East
| 동륜동구 (우동륜) Dongryoon East |
胴輪東区 (右胴輪) | The Golden Mecca of Shopping, Dining, and Resorts. Diplomat's City. | |
| Dongryoon de l'Est |
Dongryoon East is a heavily commercial district. The most premiums of brands and restaurants are gathered in the north, while luxury resorts, brand offices, and diplomatic affairs are positioned in the south. Dongryoon East is famous for being flashy, and earns the most profit by travel in the province.
Dongryoon East consists of three regions- Cheonjeon at the north, Daeseo at the center, and Kookwon at the south.
- Cheonjeon Region (천전동 / 千銭洞), more commonly referred to as a street, Cheonjeon-ro (천전로 / 千銭路) juts northward as a long peninsula from the Dongryoon mainland. The name literally translate to a thousand coins, and is the flashiest shopping hotspot in the country. Exquisite shopping culture dominates this region, and is a promenade area highly fought among top brands.
- Daeseo Region (대서동 / 大鼠洞) is a hybrid district of shopping complexes and diplomatic offices. The Giant Roo (AlikLolly Juhwa's HQ) is a famous tower landmark shaped like a kangaroo and is located here. Most countries establish their embassy offices here.
- Kookwon Region (국원동 / 國元洞) is an office-centric region where major businesses houses headquarters in skyscrapers. Top-tier hotel and resorts are also present in this region where many diplomats visiting Sagal Province come for their stay. In addition, Sagal Province Administration Hall (Capital building of Sagal Province) is located here.
Dongryoon South
| 동륜남구 (하동륜) Dongryoon South |
胴輪南区 (下胴輪) | Where Deep Traditions and Modern Trends meet. A Cultural Capital. Apex of Sagal. | |
| Dongryoon du Sud |
Dongryoon South is a complex district composed of politicians and entrepreneurs in the north, religious personnel in the south, trendy entertainers and DJ's in the east, and hikers at the west. As a diverse hybrid of different communities, Dongryoon South boasts as one of the most visited district in the country.
Dongryoon South consists of four regions- Gipil at the southwest, Nakwon at the southeast, Jaeshim at the north, and Yujung at the central south.
- Gipil Region (기필동 / 気弼洞), more commonly referred to as a mountain, Gipilsan (기필산 / 気弼山) is a highland range where hikers and Buddhist monks often visit. Gipilsan is Juhwa Island's highest elevation point and along with Myowansan in the Canton of Myowan, they make up the only two mountains of the Juhwa Islands.
- Nakwon Region (낙원동 / 楽園洞) is an entertainment-heavy region with major clubs, parties, and pop-trend activities taking place. Many world-class DJ's consider Nakwon Region as a milestone and perform here for their resumes. It is also a hotspot for fashionistas, underground musicians, and trendsetters.
- Jaeshim Region (제심동 / 帝心洞) is a political center with lots of government-based offices and buildings. Along with Yujung Region many law-based businesses and offices are present, but along with Kookwon Region many political, government-based offices are situated here as well.
- Yujung Region (유정동 / 有井洞) is a cultural area with Buddhist backgrounds. One of the most famous landmarks of Juhwa Islands is present here, the Yujungsa Temple, and is also the oldest structure surviving in the country. With religious personnel wearing traditional Juhwa-style Hanbok clothing dominating this region, it is the cultural capital of Sagal Province.
Sanghwa
The Canton of Sanghwa (Korean: 상화부, Japanese: 相和部) is Sagal Province's northern and smallest canton. Situated west of the Juhwa Strait, it hosts an international seaport and a major bridge connecting to Inok Province, making it a major port hub and entry of all cargoes for Sagal Province. Sanghwa is one of the most industrial cantons of the Juhwa Islands. Due to its size capability issues, none of Sanghwa's districts have more than one region, so generally region separating is omitted for this canton.
Hwangnyong
| 황룡 Hwangnyong |
黄龍 | The Control Tower of Juhwa's Hospitals. Where the Nation's Health Depends. | |
| Hwangnyong |
Hwangnyong District was once part of Dongryoon North but split by the boundaries of Hwangnyong River to join as part of the Canton of Sanghwa. Hwangnyong is the central headquarters for The Euisulguk (ESK), the national health agency of Juhwa Islands. As a result this district runs heavily on medical revenue, and top-grade doctors gather here to create the most complex medical drugs, experiments, and advancements.
Odan
| 오단 Odan |
五端 | The Critical Port and Lifeline of Sagal Province. | |
| Odan |
Odan District is generally known as Odan International Seaport (오단국제항 / 五端国際港) as it's biggest industry is of handling passengers and cargo materials as a major seaport. All import and export materials for Sagal Province passes through here.
Gyeongshin West
| 경신서구 (서경신) Gyeongshin West |
慶身西区 (西慶身) | ||
| Gyeongshin de l'Ouest |
Gyeongshin East
| 경신동구 (동경신) Gyeongshin East |
慶身東区 (東慶身) | ||
| Gyeongshin de l'Est |
Gaehwa
Jongnyeong
Demographics
| Population by Species for Sagal Province (2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Foxo (Vulpine) | 815,400 (21.6%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roosupy (Kangaroo) | 543,600 (14.4%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wolfo (Lupine) | 528,500 (14.0%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doggo (Canine) | 407,700 (10.8%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mouseo | 271,800 (7.2%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Human | 264,250 (7.0%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dragonsupy | 181,200 (4.8%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rabbitsupy | 181,200 (4.8%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leopardsupy | 135,900 (3.6%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Squirrelsupy | 120,800 (3.2%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goatsupy | 90,600 (2.4%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Catto (Feline) | 67,950 (1.8%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sharko | 60,400 (1.6%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bearsupy | 45,300 (1.2%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cooniesupy (Raccoon) | 37,750 (1.0%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deersupy | 30,200 (0.8%) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transportation
Road
🔎 See Freeways of Juhwa Islands for full description.
All freeways serving primarily for Juhwa Islands has a route number starting with "1". Routes that
| Freeway | Areas Served | Termini | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ROUTE
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Dongryoon | Dongryoon East | circular route | Circles around the outer coasts of the Canton of Dongryoon. The entire portion of the highway is underground, but due to its coastal location, the west and east portions of Route 10 has subaquatic glass tunnels. |
| Dongryoon South | ||||
| Dongryoon West | ||||
| Dongryoon North | ||||
Rail
Ocean
One of the three international seaports in Juhwa Islands is Odan International Seaport (OIS), which is located in Odan of Sanghwa Province. OIS covers the vicinity of Sagal Province and Western Inok Province.
Education
| Address | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Gaehwa University 개화대학 |
GR [S] Gaehwa-bu Gaehwa West Jipyo-dong 02 |
One of the big three G.O.D. universities in Juhwa Islands. Is best known for their advanced medical education and their university hospital. Their art and music institution is also considered to be prestigious.
Directly connected to Gaehwa University Station of JHR Line 4 through Exit #1 and #2. |
| The Hills of Books Library 도서의 언덕 |
GR [S] Dongryoon-bu Dongryoon West Powi-dong 02 |
One of Juhwa Island's most famous libraries for its nature & pop art fusion architecture, diverse facilities and one of the best art-based libraries in the MRT World. There are kitchen labs, movie theaters, dance studios, 3D printing facilities, a robotics center, and is known to be the only library in the MRT World to have an ocean terrace. Represents Sagal Province in the Server Association of Independent Libraries (SAIL).
Directly connected to Powi Station of JHR Line 4 through Exit #3. |