Xikou, Chiayi

Coordinates: 23°35′41.0″N 120°23′41.2″E / 23.594722°N 120.394778°E / 23.594722; 120.394778

Xikou Township 溪口鄉 Sikou
Rural township
Area
• Total	33 km2 (13 sq mi)
Population
• Total	14,769
• Density	450/km2 (1,200/sq mi)

Xikou Township or Sikou Township (Chinese: 溪口鄉; pinyin: Xīkǒu Xiāng) is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Name[]

Xikou's former name (Chinese: 雙溪口; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siang-khe-kháu; lit. 'two river mouth') refers to the confluence of two rivers, which are Huasing River (華興溪) and Sandie River (三疊溪) coming from the northwest and southwest respectively.

History[]

Han Chinese firstly settled around the area of Xikou Township since more than 200 years ago. In early 1980s, its population peaked at 21,000 but has been declining since then.^[1]

Geography[]

It has a population total of 14,769 and an area of 33.0463 km². It is the smallest area of any city or township of Chiayi County. The township land is generally well-watered and flat.

Administration[]

The township consists of 14 villages, which are Bencuo, Chailin, Deisi, Linjiao, Liougou, Meibei, Meinan, Miaolun, Pingding, Sibei, Sidong, Sisi, Youdong and Yousi.

Economy[]

Agriculture is the predominant industry in the county. Crops include tomatoes and muskmelon. There are only a few factories in the area.

Tourist attractions[]

• Xikou Township Cultural Life Center

Notable natives[]

• Jody Chiang, singer

References[]

External links[]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Xikou Township, Chiayi County.

• Sikou Township Office

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