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Penghu County Government
The Penghu County Government () is the local government of Penghu County, Taiwan. Penghu County Hall is located in Magong City. History Penghu County government was established on 22 January 1946. Organizational structure City and township offices * Magong City Office * Husi Township Office * Baisha Township Office * Siyu Township Office * Wang-an Township Office * Cimei Township Office County government headquarter * Executive Officer * Senior Secretary * Secretary * Consumer Protection Officer Internal unit * Civil Affairs Department * Finance Department * Economic Affairs Department * Education Department * Public Works Department * Tourism Department * Social Affairs Department * General Affairs Department * Personnel Department * Civil service Ethics Department * Accounting and Statistics Department External agencies Organizations * Police Bureau * Environmental Protection Bureau * Local Tax Bureau * Fire Bureau * Agriculture and Fisheries Bureau * City Bus and Ferry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penghu County
The Penghu (, Hokkien POJ: ''Phîⁿ-ô͘'' or ''Phêⁿ-ô͘'' ) or Pescadores Islands are an archipelago of 90 islands and islets in the Taiwan Strait, located approximately west from the main island of Taiwan, covering an area of . The largest city is Magong, located on the largest island, which is also named Magong. The Penghu islands had its first historical record during the Tang dynasty and were inhabited by Chinese people by the Song dynasty, during which it was attached to Jinjiang County of Fujian. The archipelago was formally incorporated as an administrative unit of China under the jurisdiction of Tong'an County of Jiangzhe Province in 1281 during the Yuan dynasty. It continued to be controlled by Imperial China with brief European occupations, until it was ceded to the Japanese Empire in 1895. After World War II, Penghu has been governed by the Republic of China (ROC). Under the terms of Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty and the subsequent Taiwan Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magong
Magong ( POJ: ''Má-keng'') is a county-administered city and seat of Penghu County, Taiwan. Magong City is located on Penghu's main island. Name The settlement's temple honoring the Chinese Goddess Mazu, the deified form of Lin Moniang from medieval Fujian Province, is usually accounted the oldest in all of Taiwan and Penghu. The town was originally named Makeng () but was changed to during Japanese rule in 1920, and was the center of the Mako Guard District. After 1945, the Wade-Giles romanization Makung was used. Taiwan officially adopted Tongyong Pinyin in 2002 and Hanyu Pinyin in 2009, leading to the romanization Magong. History The island's Mazu temple was erected in the late 16th or early 17th century. The city Magong'ao began to grow around 1887, during the rule of the Qing dynasty. Under Japanese rule, the settlement was renamed Makō and organized as a subprefecture of Hōko. The area was a major base of the Imperial Japanese Navy. It was an embarka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penghu
The Penghu (, Hokkien POJ: ''Phîⁿ-ô͘'' or ''Phêⁿ-ô͘'' ) or Pescadores Islands are an archipelago of 90 islands and islets in the Taiwan Strait, located approximately west from the main island of Taiwan, covering an area of . The largest city is Magong, located on the largest island, which is also named Magong. The Penghu islands had its first historical record during the Tang dynasty and were inhabited by Chinese people by the Song dynasty, during which it was attached to Jinjiang County of Fujian. The archipelago was formally incorporated as an administrative unit of China under the jurisdiction of Tong'an County of Jiangzhe Province in 1281 during the Yuan dynasty. It continued to be controlled by Imperial China with brief European occupations, until it was ceded to the Japanese Empire in 1895. After World War II, Penghu has been governed by the Republic of China (ROC). Under the terms of Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty and the subsequent Taiwan Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. The territories controlled by the ROC consist of 168 islands, with a combined area of . The main island of Taiwan, also known as ''Formosa'', has an area of , with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanised population is concentrated. The capital, Taipei, forms along with New Taipei City and Keelung the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Other major cities include Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries in the world. Taiwan has been settled for at least 25,000 years. Ancestors of Taiwanese indigenous peoples settled the isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lai Feng-wei
Lai Feng-wei (; born 20 September 1953) is a Taiwanese politician. He is the Magistrate of Penghu County The Penghu (, Hokkien POJ: ''Phîⁿ-ô͘'' or ''Phêⁿ-ô͘'' ) or Pescadores Islands are an archipelago of 90 islands and islets in the Taiwan Strait, located approximately west from the main island of Taiwan, covering an area ... since 25 December 2018 after winning the 2018 Taiwanese local elections, 2018 municipality election of the Republic of China on 24 November 2018. Political careers 2018 Penghu County magistrate election 2019 Mainland China visit On 12 August 2019, Lai, along with List of county magistrates of Lienchiang, Lienchiang County Magistrate Liu Cheng-ying and List of county magistrates of Kinmen, Kinmen County Magistrate Yang Cheng-wu, visited Beijing and met with Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi requesting Government of China, Mainland China government to lift up individual travel ban of Mainland Chinese tourists to the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of County Magistrates Of Penghu
The magistrate of Penghu is the chief executive of the government of Penghu County. This list includes directly elected magistrates of the county. The incumbent Magistrate is Chen Kuang-fu of the Democratic Progressive Party since 25 December 2022. Directly elected County Magistrates Timeline See also * Penghu County Government The Penghu County Government () is the local government of Penghu County, Taiwan. Penghu County Hall is located in Magong City. History Penghu County government was established on 22 January 1946. Organizational structure City and township ... References External links Magistrates - Penghu County Government {{The current heads of the local government in ROC (Taiwan) Lists of magistrates of places in Taiwan, Penghu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baisha, Penghu
Baisha Township (; "White sand") is a rural township in Penghu County (the Pescadores), Taiwan. It is located to the north of Penghu Main Island and linked to Siyu Island by the Penghu Trans-Oceanic Bridge, which at long is the longest of its kind in east Asia. The township has a population of 9,809. Geography The township is spread over 20 islands, including: *Baisha Main Island (; Pe̍h-sua-tó) *Jibei Island(; Kiat-puè-sū), former known as Jiabei Island (; Ka-puà-sū) *Bird Island (; Tsiáu-sū), the most densely populated island of Penghu, with 1,226 residents sharing an area of *Chungtun (Zhongtun) Island (; Tiong-tun-sū), former known as Zhongdun Island () *Dacang Island (; Tuā-tshng-sū) *Yuanbei Island(; Înn-puà-sū) *Mudou Island(; Ba̍k-táu-sū), former known as Modou Island () *Tiejhen (Tiezhen) Island (; Thih-tiam-sū) *Gupo Island(; Koo-pô-sū) *Xianjiao Island(; Hiám-ta-sū) Administrative divisions The township comprises 15 villages: *Chengcian/Che ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huxi, Penghu
Huxi Township (; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: ''Fù-sî-hiông'') is a rural township in Penghu County (the Pescadores), Taiwan. It is located on the eastern part of the Penghu Main Island and is the largest township in Penghu County. History Huxi Township was administered as during the Japanese era. From 1920 to 1926, the village was under Hōko District, Takao Prefecture. In 1926, the Pescadores was transferred to Hōko Prefecture; the village transferred to . Geography Huxi Township includes ten minor islands. There are many villages in the township. Among them, Guoye village is famous for its sunrise since it is at the most eastern corner of Penghu main island. Beiliao village is considered as a beautiful place with both sea views and a hill. Politics and government Administrative divisions Huxi Township is divided into 22 rural villages: *Aimen () *Baikeng () *Beiliao () *Chengbei () *Chenggong () *Dingwan () *Dongshi/Dongshih () *Guoye () *Hongluo () *Hudong () *Huxi () *Jiansh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cimei, Penghu
Cimei Township, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (Qimei Township, Chimei Township) () is a rural township in Penghu County, Taiwan. The island is the fifth largest in the Pescadores (Penghu) and the southernmost island in the group. It is the smallest township in Penghu County. History Archaeological evidence of prehistoric cultures dating back 4500 years before present was found in Nangang Village in 1983. There were residents on the island during the Ming dynasty. The island came under Qing control in 1683 after the Battle of Penghu. In the early Qing, the island was known as "South Island" () and "Southern Big Island" ().南嶼, 大嶼, The residents of the island were moved to nearby Wang-an and the island was declared permanently off-limits for human habitation. The oldest temple on the island was established in 1706. By the end of the Qing period, the island was generally referred to as "Big Island" (Ta Yu; ). The island was ceded to Japan in 1895. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wangan, Penghu
Wangan Township / Wang-an Township () is a Township (Taiwan), rural township in Penghu County (the Pescadores), Taiwan. It is the second smallest township in Penghu County after Cimei, Penghu, Cimei Township. The township is made up of nineteen islands, six of which are inhabited. Name The main island is Wangan Island, originally known as Bazhao / Pa Chao (). Geography The township is located in the southern sea of Penghu. Islands in the township include: * Wangan Island (; Bāng-an-tó) * Jiangjyunao Islet (Chiang-chün-ao hsü, Shōgunō-sho; ; Tsiong-kun-ò-sū) * Hua Islet (Hua hsü, Hana-shima; ; Hue-sū) * Mau Islets (:zh:貓嶼, 貓嶼; Niau-sū) * Cau Islet (草嶼; Tsháu-sū) * Nan Un (南塭/南𥔋; Lâm-ùn) * Maanshan Islet () * Chuanfan Reef () * Toujin (; Thâu-kun) * West Islet (Hsi-hsü-p'ing, Sei-sūpin; ; Sai-sū-phiânn-sū) * East Islet (Tung-hsü-p'ing, Tō-sūpin; ; Tang-sū-phiânn-sū) * Siji Islet (Hsi-chi hsü, Saikichi-sho; ; Sai-kiat-sū) * Dongji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiyu, Penghu
Xiyu Township (; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: ''Sî-yí-hiông'') is a rural township encompassing Xiyu/Si Island/Hsi Island, also known as Fisher Island, Yuweng or Pescadores Island (), which is among the three major islands of the Penghu County (the Pescadores), Taiwan. It has a population of 8,438 and an area of 18.7148 square kilometres. The major scenic spots include some forts and lighthouse. They were built or reconstructed in the Qing Dynasty, and were credited as National Relic Site of Taiwan. History On July 16, 1683, the island was attacked by Qing forces in the Battle of Penghu. On March 10, 2012, President Ma Ying-jeou visited the area and participated in religious ceremonies at temples in the township. Geography The township includes two inhabited islands, Yuweng Dao (Yü-weng Tao, Gyoō-tō; 漁翁島; Hî-ong-tó) and Xiaomen Yu (Siaomen Islet, Hsiaomen Island, Hsiao-men hsü, Shō-mon-sho; 小門嶼; Sió-mn̂g-sū), and one small uninhabited island, Haiqian Reef (海 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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