Wilbird

Wilbird (French: Bertville; Geltan: Ville-de-Bæd) is the most populous city in the Jonathian province of St. Gelta. It is located in the northeast part of the country, within the borough of Greater Wilbird. With an estimated population of 4,269,116 as of 2023, Wilbird is the sixth-most populous city in Jonathia, and the most populous city in St. Gelta.
The city is known for its architecture, commerce, culture, institutions of higher education, and rich history. The city, located along the river Ideforth, was settled by Geltan fishermen in the year 530 CE. The town's name derives from the legendary Bert of North Gelta. The construction of Bert's Tower in 1013 cemented Wilbird's position as a primary city in Geltan politics. It surpassed Gelta City, the capital of St. Gelta, as the largest city by population in 1903. Wilbird remains a center of the arts, and hosted the 2021 edition of the Tapavision Song Contest. Outside of the arts, Wilbird is known as the home of the eponymous University of Wilbird.
The current mayor of Wilbird is Fred Reuterman, a National Party member.
== Notable citizens and residents ==
* Jack Ainsworth, Chief Justice of Jonathia (2 July 1935 - 19 March 2021)
* Greta Leafberg, politician (born 16 January 1968)
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