Heesilplace

Heesilplace is a city in Newnorth, being the second largest city of this region, after Norsham.
==History==
Heesilplace was founded relatively recently in 1900, but has grown quickly due to industries being built in the city. The name Heesilplace comes from the nearby village Gál Hesilplá (anglicised: Old Heesilplace).
==Demographics==
As of the 2022 census, the population of Heesilplace is 62 391. Approximately 92% of Heesilplace's population is Baylandese, 81% of Heesilplace's population is English-speaking, while 12% is Õbii-speaking, and 7% speak other languages.
== Education==
Heesilplace has had a goal since 2008 of being the best city in Bayland for education. To achieve this goal, they have the largest education budget per capita in the country. There are 12 primary schools in Heesilplace, 3 of which being Õbii-speaking. There are 4 high schools, 2 of which are combined English/Õbii schools. There are 2 colleges. There is a city-owned university in Heesilplace, the Heesilplace University.
==Transport==
===CTN===
Heesilplace is well-known for its underground footpath network (underground city) in the city centre, called the CTN (Central tunnel network). It connects all buildings in the city centre grid (a 4km² area) and several outside of this area as well. Many business exist in the CTN and 2 shopping centres are connected to it. This gives Heesilplace a second city centre, under the traditional centre.
====History====
The CTN was first planned in 1950, as a way to reduce the amount of pedestrians on the surface streets. The CTN was considered a revolutionary project when it opened in 1956, as it was the first such system in Bayland. Many other cities trialled similar systems, to varying success. It was subsequently expanded, and by 1962, all buildings in the city centre were connected to the CTN.
===Rail and road===
National road 33 runs through Heesilplace, connecting Heesilplace with the west and east. Local road 116, which begins in Heesilplace, is the main link to Norsham. The city's only railway station is located on the Norsham Line.