one of the the sixteen cities of Hoenn.The only exit of the town is north, which leads to Route 101 and Oldale Town beyond.
In the southeast corner of town is Professor Birch's Laboratory. Here, Pokémon trainers just beginning their quest can receive either a Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip from Professor Birch. Professor Birch's assistant often looks after the laboratory by himself because Professor Birch likes doing field work instead of being inside his laboratory. Professor Birch's house is also located in the northwest side of the town.