Fongshan District, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency () is a

district A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...

located in southern

Kaohsiung Kaohsiung City (Mandarin Chinese: ; Wade–Giles: ''Kao¹-hsiung²;'' Pinyin: ''Gāoxióng'') is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan. It ranges from the coastal urban center to the rural Yushan Range with an area of . Kaohsi ...

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 nort ...

. Fongshan is one of the administrative centers of Kaohsiung and is home to the

Republic of China Military Academy The Republic of China Military Academy () is the service academy for the army of the Republic of China, located in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung. Previously known as the the military academy produced commanders who fought in many of China's ...

. There are three military units currently located in Fongshan. Both the

and R.O.C. Army Infantry School came to Taiwan from

mainland China "Mainland China" is a geopolitical term defined as the territory governed by the People's Republic of China (including islands like Hainan or Chongming), excluding dependent territories of the PRC, and other territories within Greater China. ...

and were re-established here in 1950. Chung Cheng Armed Forces Preparatory School was established in 1976. These three units used to be the main economic driving force, but their importance diminished gradually as Fongshan has established itself as a conjunction between

Pingtung City Pingtung City (; Hokkien Pe̍h-ōe-jī, POJ: ''Pîn-tong-chhī'') is a county-administered city and the county seat of Pingtung County, Taiwan. History The area of modern-day Pingtung City was originally a village of the Taiwanese Plains Aborig ...

and Kaohsiung. Although there are several industrial zones at the outskirts of the city, the major lifestyle in Fongshan seems to be very residential. Many apartments were built near the Kaohsiung city center as a result of shifting economic weight. Like most of areas in

, it also has many night markets scattered around within the city. Most of the night markets run until 2:00 am. Some of them are open on different days of a week, but some others are open all year round. Some of them are temporary, while others have become permanent establishments.

History

During the Dutch era, the current location of Fongshan was called ''Pongsoya'' (see

Linbian, Pingtung Linbian Township ( []; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: ''Lìm-piên-hiông'') is a township (Taiwan), rural township in western Pingtung County, Taiwan. It lies at the mouth of the Linbian River, facing the Taiwan Strait. It is known for its year-round warm cl ...

), a group of eight Makatao villages and one of the most populous areas of Taiwan.

Qing Dynasty

During Qing rule, included areas south of

Tainan Tainan (), officially Tainan City, is a Special municipality (Taiwan), special municipality in southern Taiwan facing the Taiwan Strait on its western coast. Tainan is the oldest city on the island and also commonly known as the "Capital City" ...

(then called "Taiwan-fu") and west of the mountains. In 1875, the southern part of Fongshan County was separated into .

Empire of Japan

In 1901, during Japanese rule, was one of twenty local administrative offices established. According to the 1904 census, Hozan town had a population of 5,750, whereas Hozan District had a population 173,016. In 1909, this unit was merged into . From 1920 to 1945, under the prefecture system, was administered under Hōzan District,

Takao Prefecture was one of the administrative divisions of Taiwan during the Japanese rule. The prefecture consisted of modern-day Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County. Population Administrative divisions Cities and districts In 1945 ( Shōwa 20), the ...

. After the colonial government started to develop Takao Harbor in the early 20th century, the importance of Fongshan declined.

Republic of China

Fongshan was the capital of

Kaohsiung County Kaohsiung County was a county in southern Taiwan between 1945 and 2010. The county seat was located in Fongshan City. History Kaohsiung County was established on 6 December 1945 on the territory of Takao Prefecture () shortly after the end of W ...

, and was established in 1945 as an

urban township An urban township is a designation of a unit of local government in several countries. United States The term is called ''urban township'' Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio and urban town in Wisconsin. Generally, an urban township is afforded more loca ...

. It was upgraded to a

county-administered city A county-administered city is a unit of administrative division in Taiwan. Under the administrative structure of Taiwan, it is at the same level as a township or a district. Such cities are under the jurisdiction of counties. It is also the lowes ...

on 1 July 1972. On 24 December 2010, it was upgraded to a

and along with

Lingya District Lingya District () is a district of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The 85 Sky Tower and the Kaohsiung City Hall are located here. Lingya District is the administrative center of Kaohsiung City along with Fongshan District. Its population is around 162,3 ...

has been the city seat of Kaohsiung City since that time.

Administrative divisions

The district consists of Xiankou, Chenggong, Guangming, Xingzhong, Nanxing, Hede, Fenggang, Zhonghe, Zhenbei, Xianya, Wenying, Zhenxi, Zhentung, Beiding, Zhongzheng, Zhennan, Laoye, Ruizhu, Zhongyi, Chengyi, Xinxing, Haiguang, Zhongcheng, Xinjia, Wuhan, Zhengyi, Yijia, Fuxing, Tungmen, Ruixing, Tianxing, Xinjiang, Guotai, Fengtung, Xinfu, Guoguang, Guolong, Wende, Guobei, Caogong, Xingren, Wufu, Zhongxiao, Shengming, Hexing, Xiehe, Wenshan, Fucheng, Chengde, Sanmin, Beimen, Fujia, Nancheng, Wenhua, Dade, Wusong, Wenheng, Wenfu, Chengxin, Chengzhi, Guofu, Wuqing, Haiyang, Xinwu, Xinle, Xintai, Zhonglun, Zhongrong, Zhongmin, Erjia, Longcheng, Furong, Shanmei, Nanhe, Fuxiang and Baoan Villages.

Climate

Fongshan has a tropical climate. The average temperature is 23°C (73.4°F). The average precipitation is 1,500 to 2,000 millimeters (59 to 79 inches).

Government institutions

Kaohsiung City Council Kaohsiung City Council () is the city council of Kaohsiung City, Republic of China. It is currently composed of 65 councilors, each serving a four-year term, elected using the single non-transferable vote system. Speaker and deputy speaker of ...

Education

National FengHsin Senior High School National Feng-Hsin Senior High School, alias Feng-Hsin Senior High School, abbreviated as FHSH is a high school located in southern Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, established by the education ministry of Taiwan in order to satisfy the ...

National Fengshan Senior High School } National Fengshan Senior High school, alias Fengshan Senior High School, abbreviated FSSH or FSHS, is a high school with a long history, marked as one of the schools as trials by the education ministry in Taiwan that mixed together both sexes ...

National FongShan Senior Commercial & Industrial Vocational School National Fongshan Senior Commercial & Industrial Vocational School (FSVS) is a National vocational high school with departments ranging from machine, design to business management. It also opens PE departments and comprehensive vocational depart ...

Tourist attractions

* Shuangci Pavilion (Mazu) Temple * Caogong Temple * Chenghuang Temple * Chenglan Fort *

Dadong Arts Center The Dadong Arts Center () is an art center in Fongshan District, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. History The construction of the center started in September 2008. It was completed in March 2012. Architecture The center was designed by MA ...

* Dadong Wetlands Park * Dongbian Gate * Dongfu Bridge * Fengshan Gongtong Market *

Fengshan Longshan Temple The Fengshan Longshan Temple () is a Chinese temple in Fongshan District, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. History The temple is predicted to be constructed in the early years of Qianlong Emperor of Qing Dynasty. It is the second oldest am ...

* Fengshan Tiangong Temple * Fongshan Stadium *

Fongshan Community Culture Museum The Fongshan Community Culture Museum () is a community museum in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. History The museum building was originally the Fengshan District Health Office's Youth Branch. After the health office moved to a new build ...

Fongyi Tutorial Academy The Fongyi Tutorial Academy () is a former tutorial academy during the Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is the largest preserved Confucian academy in Taiwan. History The building was built by Jhang Ti ...

Former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Center The Former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Center () was one of the three radio stations operated in Taiwan by the former Imperial Japanese Navy located in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. History The radio station was built in 1919 ...

Kaohsiung City Symphony Orchestra Kaohsiung City Symphony Orchestra, also known as Kaohsiung Symphony Orchestra (KCSO or KSO; ) is a Taiwanese orchestra based in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung. It is also the only professional orchestra in Southern Taiwan. The orchestra was owned ...

* Pingcheng Fort * Shuangcih Pavilion * Syunfong Fort *

Weiwuying Metropolitan Park The Weiwuying Metropolitan Park () is a metropolitan park (one type of Taiwan national park) in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. History During the Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan, Fongshan was an important military area. During the Japanes ...

* Zhonghua Street Night Market

Transportation

Roads

* National Highway No. 1 * Provincial Highway No. 1 * Provincial Highway No. 1E * Provincial Highway No. 25 * Provincial Highway No. 88

Rails

Fongshan West Station Fongshan West–City Council is a station on the Orange line of the Kaohsiung MRT in Fongshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Station overview The station is a two-level, underground station with an island platform and two exits. The station is 21 ...

Fongshan Station Fongshan is a station on the Orange line of the Kaohsiung MRT in Fongshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Located in the historical centre of Fongshan. The MRT station's location is about 700 meters from the Taiwan Railway Administration Fengshan ...

Dadong Station Dadong is a station on the Orange line of Kaohsiung MRT in Fongshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Station overview The station is a four-level, underground station with two stacked side platforms and two exits. The station is 151 metres long a ...

and Fongshan Junior High School Station of the

Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit Kaohsiung Metro () is a rapid transit and light rail system covering the metropolitan area of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Its rapid transit network is known as Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit or Kaohsiung MRT. Construction of the MRT started in October 20 ...

Fengshan railway station Fengshan station (), is a railway station on the Taiwan Railways Administration Pingtung line located in Fongshan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The station is located about 700 meters, or 2300 feet northeast of the Kaohsiung MRT Fengshan ...

Taiwan Railways Administration Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) is a railway operator in Taiwan. It is an agency of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, responsible for managing, maintaining, and running conventional passenger and freight railway services ...

Notable natives

* Chang Chun-yen, former electrical engineer and professor *

Chen Chi-chuan Chen Chi-chuan -- Frank C. Chen (; June 6, 1898 – May 11, 1993), also known as Tan Khe-chhoan was a member of the " Chen family from Kaohsiung". He was a Taiwanese politician and businessman who served as the mayor of Kaohsiung between 19 ...

Mayor of Kaohsiung The Mayor of Kaohsiung is the head of the Kaohsiung City Government, Taiwan and is elected to a four-year term. The current mayor is Chen Chi-mai who took office since 24 August 2020. Titles List of mayors Prefectural city era (appointe ...

(1960–1968) *

Kang Kang Kang Ching-jung (), or commonly known as Kang Kang (), is a Taiwanese entertainer, singer and television host. He was first discovered by Chang Fei during a TV show performance. Before entering Taiwanese showbiz, Kang switched jobs many times. H ...

, singer and television host * Lin Ching-hsuan, former writer *

Sammi Kao Kao Sheng-mei (born 27 January 1969), also known as Sammi Kao, is a Taiwanese pop singer of Bunun and Han Chinese descent. She won "Best Mandarin Artist" at the 1992 4th Golden Melody Awards. Kao rose to fame after singing the theme songs of 5 ...