Lora

Lora is a in southeastern Ventora and the capital and largest city of the  of. It is also a major port city. Settlements have existed in and around present day Lora since at least the third century BCE. The city is believed to be founded in 737 BCE. The municipality covers 114.7 km2 and the 2020 census reported a population of 1,280,442. Olívia Vale Samos is the current mayor (: alcaldesa).

History
Reportedly founded in 737 BCE, Lora became a city-state by around 661 BCE and grew to become the dominant city-state on the Bastrop Bay.

Geography
Lora is located on the Bastrup Bay in the Tilarg region of southeastern Ventora. The terrain surrounding the city is mountainous as the Tilarg Mountains, which form to the south, extend north-northeast beyond the city.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census, the municipality has 1,280,442 people, giving it a density of 11,163.40/km2 (28,913.1/sq mi). The metropolitan region has 2,234,370 people for a density of 9,639.22/km2 (24,965.5/sq mi). The residents refer to themselves as Loraños (fem.: Lorañas). Outside Ventora, the demonym Loran is common. While there is a large Tilargi minority in the municipality, Ventoran is the first language spoken by over 92% of residents.

Government and politics
Lora is the capital of the duchy of Castellano. The municipality is administratively divided into eleven boroughs (barrios): pueblo (the city itself), Balyo, Boma, Brokotu, Corla, Iracouti, Issataro, Lebisamuto, Mahmore, Portica, and Tacara.

Economy
Situated on the leeward side of Bastrop Bay, sheltered by the Tilarg Mountains, Lora has had a maritime tradition since its earliest days. Fishing, as implied on the municipality's coat of arms, remains an important sector of the economy although it has been eclipsed by the economic impact of the port. A number of industries and commercial activities operate in and around Lora, as well. The municipality is the economic center of Ventora's Tilarg region.

Port of Lora
Lora's port is the third busiest in Ventora after Ascara and Aguazarca. In 2017, the port handled 53,592,859 t, including 3,042,665 s (TEUs), of cargo.

Transport
By air, Lora is served by Lora Global Aerodrome which handles both domestic and international passenger and cargo flights. The city has rail service for both passengers and goods. Tren Rápido began between Lora and Yacula in 2001, with Yacula connected to the rest of the network a decade later. An extension is underway eastward from Lora to Aja with expected completion in mid-2024. The A4 Autovía terminates at Lora and the A9 runs through the municipality. Several ferry companies offer ferry service between Lora and other cities around Bastrop Bay and along the western Watanese coast.

Education and research
Residents enjoy a choice of both public and private schools at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. The municipality is home to nine universities, including a campus of the Royal University. Lora Polytechnic University hosts and manages the Castellano Supercomputer Center, one of seven supercomputer centers in Ventora.

In the 1970s, Gladomyr built a ground station in the Tacara borough to support their space program. Today the Lora Station is used by scientists from many nations in astronomical research and is one of the reasons for Lora's reputation as a technology hub in Ventora.