Fongshan District, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency () is a district located in southern

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, Taiwan. Fongshan is one of the administrative centers of Kaohsiung and is home to the Republic of China Military Academy. There are three military units currently located in Fongshan. Both the Republic of China Military Academy and R.O.C. Army Infantry School came to Taiwan from mainland China and were re-established here in 1950.

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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 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 Taiwan, 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), 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 (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. 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

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. It was upgraded to a county-administered city on 1 July 1972. On 24 December 2010, it was upgraded to a district and along with Lingya District 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

Education

* National FengHsin Senior High School * National Fengshan Senior High School * National FongShan Senior Commercial & Industrial Vocational School

Tourist attractions

* Shuangci Pavilion (Mazu) Temple * Caogong Temple * Chenghuang Temple * Chenglan Fort * Dadong Arts Center * Dadong Wetlands Park * Dongbian Gate *

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* 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 The Fengshan Tiangong Temple () is a temple in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. This temple is dedicated to Jade Emperor. History The temple was constructed in 1798. Architecture The temple is a two-story building designed in the Southern ...

Fongshan Stadium The Fongshan Stadium (), formerly known as the Kaohsiung County Stadium (高雄縣立體育場), is a multi-purpose stadium in Fongshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is currently used mostly for football (soccer), football matches and serves as ...

* Fongshan Community Culture Museum * Fongyi Tutorial Academy * Former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Center * Kaohsiung City Symphony Orchestra *

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* Shuangcih Pavilion * Syunfong Fort * Weiwuying Metropolitan Park *

Zhonghua Street Night Market The Zhonghua Street Night Market () is a night market in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. History The night market opened in the 1950s. In 1965, the Kaohsiung County Government officially set up the area to be a night market. Architectu ...

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 Station, Dadong Station and

Fongshan Junior High School Station Fongshan Junior High School 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 three exits. The station is ...

of the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit * Fengshan railway station of Taiwan Railways Administration

Notable natives

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, 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 ...

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