Sukyugawa
| Nation: |  Sanpantul
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| Population: | 2,000,000 |
| Predominant language: | Sanpanese, |
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| Major districts: | Giboro, Naunan, Natohira |
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| Current mayor: | Omura Raiden |
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| Map versions: | 16.5.6– |
Sukyugawa (スキュ川) is a city in Sanpantul, serving as the administrative capital of Sukyugawa Prefecture. As of 1747, it has a population of 201,887. The city is inland, lacking a direct coastline, and is characterized as a relatively calm and agrarian-oriented settlement.
History
The region has an important Natopian heritage. The settlement was originally known as Hoshimura, a small rural town dependent on rice farming and hop cultivation. During the 18th century, when Saporido (present-day Sapporo) lost much of its regional importance, administrative functions were relocated to the growing inland settlement. With this transfer, the town was elevated to city status and renamed Sukyugawa.
The name derives from New Sootopolis, a location in the Nijima, reflecting cultural and generational inspirations in the naming conventions of Sanpantul cities during this period.
Demographics
Sukyugawa’s majority population consists of the Sanpo people, while approximately 50,000 residents identify as part of the Maju minority. The Maju are noted for their distinct cultural expressions and stylized features, often described as reminiscent of certain fictional character designs.
Economy
Agriculture forms the backbone of Sukyugawa’s economy, with rice paddies and hop fields dominating the surrounding landscape. The cultivation of hops in particular has given rise to a well-established brewing industry.
Sukyugawa beer is especially renowned in the Skerry Islands region, recognized for its distinctive taste marked by strong hop bitterness and a subtle corn-like aroma. It has become a symbol of the city’s identity and a sought-after product in regional trade.
Culture
The city’s agricultural heritage has shaped many of its traditions, with annual rice and hop festivals held to celebrate the harvest. Beer tasting events are central to local culture, and Sukyugawa is sometimes referred to as the "Hop Capital" of Sanpantul.
