Zhuolan Township is an

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in Miaoli County,

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History

Formerly called ''Talan'' ().

Geography

In January 2017, Zhuolan's population was estimated at 17,569. The township occupies an area of . It receives approximately of rain each year, mostly during May–June and August–October.

Administrative divisions

Zhuolan Township Administration Building

The township comprises 11 villages: Fengtian, Jingshan, Laozhuang, Miaofeng, Neiwan, Pinglin, Shangxin, Xincuo, Xinrong, Xiping and Zhongjie.

Politics

The township is part of Miaoli County Constituency II

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for

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Economy

Agricultural products

Pears, grapes, starfruits and tangerines are the four main kinds of fruits grown in Zhuolan.

Tourist attractions

* Lixiping Leisure Agriculture Area

Transportation

Bus station

Bus station in the township is Zhuolan Bus Station of Fengyuan Bus.

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routes link Zhuolan with

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and Dongshi districts of

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. Another bus route is to Dahu Township operate by Hsintsu Bus.

Highway

Provincial Highway 3 passes by Zhuolan, linking it with Dahu, Miaoli County to the north and Dongshi District, Taichung to the south.

References

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