Houghton

Houghton ( Hoh-tun ) is a city and unitary authority located in the ceremonial county of Houghtonshire in the state of Terra. The city is the third most populous in the state behind Holsk and Iglester, with over 300,000 inhabitants.

History
Houghton, like neighbouring town Sauchieburn was originally designated as an overflow town to the north of the heavily-populated Holsk and Iglester. The city was key in the industrialisation of Schalafania, often credited with being the leading producer of wool.

The settlement was nicknamed the Wilderness City in the early 20th century due to the fact that the closest city to Houghton is over 70 miles away.

Geography
The city is located in the north of Terra in the Midlands region of Schalafania and is located 226 miles to the west of Munamanda. Houghton is 70 miles away from the next neighbouring cities, including; Holsk, Iglester and St. Michael.

The climate of Houghton varies significantly with moderately hot summers and cold winters.

Demography
The current population of Houghton is estimated at 301,861 making it the third largest city in Terra and the twenty-seventh largest in Schalafania. The city's population is 94% white, 2% black, 1% hispanic, 2% asian and 1% of other ancestry.

 Christianity is the most common religion at 40.0% with Atheism second with 37.7%

 English is the only language with more than 200,000 speakers within the city.

Sport
Houghton is home to Division Two football club, Houghton City. Houghton won the SFA Third Division in the 2011/12 season with a record 102 points. Houghton have had moderate success over the years with several stints in the top flight.

The city also boasts teams in other sports such as baseball, ice hockey, basketball and rugby union.