Xikou Township or Sikou Township () is a rural township in

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Name

Xikou's former name () 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.

Geography

It has a population total of 13,658 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 The Xikou Township Cultural Life Center () is a cultural center in Xikou Township, Chiayi County, 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 th ...

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