Xinwu District, Taoyuan
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Coordinates: 24°58′N 121°06′E / 24.967°N 121.100°E
Xinwu
新屋區 Sinwu | |
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| Xinwu District | |
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| Coordinates: 24°58′41″N 121°04′03″E / 24.97806°N 121.06750°E | |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Region | Northern Taiwan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Xu Tongzhi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85.0166 km2 (32.8251 sq mi) |
| Population (January 2016) | |
| • Total | 48,469 |
| • Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Website | www (in Chinese) |
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| Chinese | 新屋 | ||||||||
| Postal | Sinwu | ||||||||
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Xinwu or Sinwu District is a rural, coastal district in Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Geography[]
- Area: 85.02 square kilometres (32.83 sq mi)[1]
- Population: 48,469 (January 2016)
Xinwu District accounts for almost 7% of Taoyuan's total land area and is the city's 6th largest district.[1] Local industries include agriculture, fisheries, and livestock.[2][3] 88% of Xinwu residents are Hakka.[4]
Many rivers flow through the district, including the Shezih, Sinwu, Foshing, Fusing and Houhu.[5]
Administrative divisions[]
Xinwu, Xinsheng, Houhu, Qinghua, Shilei, Tungming, Shezi, Puding, Jiudou, Touzhou, Dapo, Wangjian, Houzhuang, Kejian, Shenzun, Kanglang, Bengang, Yongan, Yongxing, Xiapu, Shipai, Xiatian and Chilan Village.
Education[]
Xinwu has eleven elementary schools, four junior high schools, and two high school. It also has one district nursery, three kindergartens, other private kindergartens, and a district library.[6]
Tourist attractions[]
- Xinwu Tianhou Temple, 2nd-tallest statue of Goddess Mazu in Taiwan and the 3rd-tallest in the world
- Xinwu Rice Story House
- Yong'an Fishing Port
Transportation[]
Xinwu is served by Xinwu Bus Station and Provincial Highway 61 and 66.
Notable natives[]
- Apple Huang, singer, actress, and television host
- Fan Liang-shiow, politician
- Hsu Kuo-tai, politician
- Luo Wen-jia, politician
References[]
- ^ a b "Geographical Location". Shin Wu Township Office. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ "Local Specialties". Shin Wu Township. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ "Farmer's Association of Hsinwu". 新屋鄉農會. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
- ^ "Sinwu Introduction". Shin Wu Township Office. Archived from the original on July 28, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ "Traffic Overview". Shin Wu City Office. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ "Education & Culture". Shin Wu Township Office. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
External links[]
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- Official website
(in Chinese)
- Districts of Taoyuan City