Hauton

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This dispatch is part of the Towns and Cities of Wesland Project.

Population: 3,210,990 (3rd)

Establishment: 1821

Postcode: 1101

Electorate: Wesland

Region: Hauven

Elevation: 820m

Location:

• 65km from Hauton
• 144km from Wagstaffe
• 237km from Port Blaxland
• 262km from Borderton
• 286km from Rathane
• 442km from Mandurah
• 811km from Wellington

Weather

KG Classification: Cfa

Mean Max temp/Mean Min temp

00.0C/00.0C

Overview

Hauton is a city in the Hauven region of Wesland, in central-eastern Ainslie. It is set on a lake and is near the headwaters of the River Burnett. It is the electoral capital of its electorate, and the national capital is just under 70km away. It is often regarded as a twin city of Arnton, despite the steep incline to get to the city. Hauton is the third largest city in Ainslie and the second largest in Wesland. The city has a population of 3.2 million and is a cultural and arts capital of Ainslie.

History

Geography

Hauton is not a singular urban area, but rather denotes a variety of towns which have become suburbs of a larger regional centre. The centre is located on a a lake, with the headwaters of the River Burnett not far upstream from the northern and eastern suburbs. Hauton 65 kilometres east of Arnton on the Banksview Freeway (F1). The town is on the Hindande Ranges, with Hautopé. The elevation of the centre of Hauton is 820m (2,690ft) above sea level. The administrative and commercial heart of the city is in the highest areas of the city. Hauton is generally quite flat, although it becomes quite steep in the eastern suburbs.

Above: A map of Arnton

Hauton is primarily split between two regions - the Uplands and the Range. The uplands continue to angle up to the east, where the higher suburbs reside. The Range is generally an area which does not have an elevation range larger than 100m. This means it is possible for the southern suburbs of Hauton to be at around 710m above sea level and the northern ones to border 900m. The overwhelming majority of suburbs however lie in the lower parts of the city.

Flora and Fauna

Hauton's main species of tree is the Liriodendron tulipifera, especially in its golden variety. Much like Arnton, the city also hosts the River Oak although mainly at the lower elevations. The Mivai, a form of marsupial particularly inhabits this region, especially due to the lack of Juvais in the surrounding areas.

Climate

Under the Köppen-Geirger classification, Hauton has a dry-winter highland climate (Cfb) with warm summers, cold winters and the most precipitation happening in Autumn and Winter. There is one major weather station, which bears the same name as the city itself. It is located near the city centre and has recorded temperatures from -14C to 34C. The northern and eastern parts of the nation are higher in elevation and can experience even colder temperatures.

Weather, as in much of AInslie, is very dependent on elevation as more cooler temperatures are recorded at these higher points. Rainfall is particularly high in autumn and spring when comparing them to the other two seasons. Snow is likely in the city, with settled snowfall on a yearly basis. Unlike Arnton, the weather in Hauton is not greatly dependent on wind direction due to its elevation.

Demographics

Hauton has become a centre for migrants to first establish themselves in the nation. Due to this, the population is quite high and there has been much growth in the city in recent years. The city is renowned for its significantly more leftist agenda and is generally a reliable seat for the LLST party. The population is 3,210,990 currently. Hauton is the third largest city in Ainslie by a margin of around a million. The median age of Hauton is around 26. Many languages are spoken in Hauton, with the major language of the city being English in contrast to more Ahnslen speaking Arnton and Port Blaxland. Hauton has a significantly large Verdonian population due to its relative closeness to the nation and the similarity in climate.

Economy

Cullen Research have deemed Hauton as an exception. The city is quite integrated into the global economy despite its unique identity and its non-capital status. Hauton has fostered a dynamic and prosperous start-up culture, with a young population which is continually innovating. The city is highly attractive to business because of this. Hauton has the fourth highest GDP per capita in the nation, trailing Wellington, Port Blaxland and Arnton. The city is generally occupied by domestic businesses compared to the more 'international' Arnton.

Hauton is becoming more unaffordable, as immigration and the growing demand for houses exceeds supply. The local geography also poses significant issues for the construction of houses. The workforce participation rate hovers around 63.8% and the largest industries by employment are Services (14.2%), Technology (11.2%), Retail (10%) and Financial Services (9.6%). Unemployment is around 7.9%.

Tourism and International Education

Hauton is seen as a good spot for cooler climate experiences and is often a staging point for ski and snow related trips in Ainslie. Tourists often come from warmer climatic areas within the Cooperative Union such as Dragao Do Mar and Keomora. Popular destinations include the cities its many lookouts.

National Education

Hauton's high schools tend to be more technology focused, with a high amount of STEM schools in the city. There are also international schools and many other educational institutions. Peaks Uni, one of the most prestigous in the city, is known for its output of talented, young and enthusiastic entrepreneurs and businesspeople.

Culture

Arts

Arts is the lifeblood of Hauton culture, with live music in bars, busking on the streets and many different galleries in the city. There are many artists who live in the region and Hauton is the centrepoint for many arts fairs and related activities.

Transport

Hauton is serviced by a tram system and a rapid underground train network which has limited coverage.

Sister Cities

Sister cities

- Kotapura, Samudera

- Blue Waters, West Suomi

- Mejoél, Xrevaro

Noteworthy People

• Josh Armefield, current CEO of Armex Pharmaceuticals was born and raised here.
• Jeremiah Coventa, current CEO of Fortitude Internal Solutions spent his teenage years and early adulthood in the city.