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Taichung–Changhua Metropolitan Area
The Taichung–Changhua metropolitan area () is the second largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Prior to 2010, It was officially defined as including the following areas: Since the merger of Taichung City and the former Taichung County Taichung County was a County (Taiwan), county in central Taiwan between 1945 and 2010. The county seat was in Yuanlin Township before 1950 and Fengyuan District, Fongyuan City after 1950. History Taichung County was established on 26 November ..., the term is no longer in official usage. References Metropolitan areas of Taiwan Geography of Taichung {{Taiwan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taichung's 7th Redevelopment Zone
Taichung’s 7th Redevelopment Zone ( zh, t=臺中市第七期市地重劃區) is located in Xitun District and Nantun District, known to many local residents by its abbreviated Mandarin name "Qiqi" (七期). This area is adjacent to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Redevelopment Zone. Before Taichung's 7th Redevelopment Zone Plan, only a few farmhouses were scattered along a limited number of narrow streets. Today, this area is the site of Taichung's new city government center, and it is the central business district (CBD) of Taichung City. It features broad and widely spaced boulevards, attractive apartments, department stores, and office towers, which are brightly lit at night. There are many universities nearby, such as Tunghai University and Feng Chia University. Historical development Its historical development began in 1986 when the Taichung City Government designated the agricultural area south of Taichung Port Rd. (present-day Taiwan Boulevard) and west of Wenxin Rd. as th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North District, Taichung
North District () is an urban District (Taiwan), district in the Taiwanese city of Taichung. It was a part of Taichung before the City and County were amalgamated in 2010. The North District is one of Taichung's major developed shopping, education, and cultural areas. History The district was a part of Taichung Provincial city (Taiwan), provincial city before the merger with Taichung County to form Taichung Special municipality (Taiwan), special municipality on 25 December 2010. Administrative divisions Zhongzheng, Liuge, Guangda, Wenzhuang, Dahu, Wuchang, Jinping, Xinbei, Xinxing, Leying, Jincun, Jiancheng, Jiande, Jinzhou, Jinxiang, Jinhua, Jinlong, Qiucuo, Jianxing, Dingcuo, Chongde, Laicuo, Laifu, Laixing, Laiwang, Laiming, Meichuan, Laicun, Yude, Dangou, Jianhang, Mingde, Mingxin, Zhangjing, Liren and Zhongda Village. Education Universities * National Taiwan University of Sport * National Taichung University of Science and Technology * China Medical University (Taiwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taichung County
Taichung County was a County (Taiwan), county in central Taiwan between 1945 and 2010. The county seat was in Yuanlin Township before 1950 and Fengyuan District, Fongyuan City after 1950. History Taichung County was established on 26 November 1945 on the territory of Taichū Prefecture () shortly after the end of World War II. In the early years, Taichung County consists of most territory of Taichū Prefecture except the territory near cities of Taichū (Taichung) and Shōka (Changhua City, Changhua). The county is subdivide into districts (), which is reformed from Taiwan under Japanese rule, Japanese Districts of Japan, districts (). The districts are divided into townships. On 16 August 1950, another division reform was implemented. The southern part of the county was separated and established Changhua County and Nantou County. The remaining Taichung County has territory equivalent to the Toyohara (Fengyüan), Tōsei (Tungshih), Taikō (Tachia), and Daiton (Tatun) in the Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huatan
Huatan Township () is a Township (Taiwan), rural township in Changhua County, Taiwan. History Formerly called ''Katangkha'' (). Geography Huatan encompasses and a population of 44,245, including 22,652 males and 21,593 females as of March 2023. Administrative divisions The township comprises 18 villages, which are Baisha, Beikou, Huatan, Jindun, Liucuo, Lunya, Nankou, Qiaotou, Sanchun, Wantung, Wanya, Wende, Yanzhu, Yongchun, Zhangchun, Zhangsha, Zhongkou and Zhongzhuang Village. Tourist attractions * Hushan Temple Transportation * Taiwan Railways Administration, TRA Huatan railway station, Huatan Station References External links Huatan Government website Huatan Township, {{taiwan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemei
Hemei Township is an urban township in northwestern Changhua County, Taiwan. It is bordered by the Dadu River to the north, Shengang and Xianxi to the west, Lukang and Xiushui to the south, and Changhua City to the east. History An early name for the area that is now Hemei was ''Khah-lí-siān'' (), taken from the aboriginal Babuza language. It was late named ''Hô-bí-sòaⁿ'' (). The shortened name ''Hemei'' became official with the formation of Hemei (''Wabi'') Village on 1 October 1920 under Japanese rule. Geography Hemei encompasses 39.93 square kilometers and a population of 88,740, including 45,035 males and 43,705 females (January 2023). Administrative divisions The township comprises 32 villages, which are Daxia, Detan, Ganjing, Haishe, Haoxiu, Hebei, Henan, Hetung, Hexi, Hunei, Jiabao, Jiali, Licheng, Mianqian, Nandian, Renai, Shanli, Sizhang, Tangyou, Tieshan, Touqian, Tucuo, Xinzhuang, Yagou, Yuanbei, Yuemei, Zengping, Zhaoan, Zhongliao, Zhongwei, Zhuying a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changhua City
Changhua (Hokkien Pe̍h-ōe-jī, POJ: ''Chiong-hòa'' or ''Chiang-hòa''), officially known as Changhua City, is a county-administered city and the county seat of Changhua County in Taiwan. For many centuries the site was home to a settlement of Babuza people, a coastal tribe of Taiwanese aborigines. Changhua city is ranked first by population among County-administered city, county-administered cities. It is part of the Taichung–Changhua metropolitan area, which is the second largest in Taiwan. Historically, Changhua city was a base for the Han Chinese when they invaded Taiwan against the Taiwanese aborigines, constructing a fortress built out of bamboo. Changhua has a nickname of "Bamboo Town". Changhua is best known for its landmark Great Buddha Statue of Baguashan. At 26 metres tall, the statue sits atop Bagua Mountain overlooking the city. The main walkway up to the giant is lined with statues of figures from Buddhism, Buddhist lore. Another site of interest is Taiwan's ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wuri District
Wuri District () is a District (Taiwan), district in southern Taichung, Taiwan. Both of the two north–south freeways (National Freeway 1 and National Freeway 3), as well as Provincial Highway 74 (Taiwan), Provincial Highway 74 pass through Wuri. Wuri is also home to a large military training centre, Chengkungling, as well as Taichung HSR station, which can connect to Taiwan High Speed Rail, Taiwan Railways Administration, Taiwan Railways, and Green line (Taichung Metro), Green line of Taichung Metro. Administrative divisions Wuri, Huri, Sanhe, Rongquan, Xuetian, Jiude, Rende, Qianzhu, Wuguang, Guangming, Tungyuan, Xiju, Luotan, Beili, Nanli and Xiwei Village.http://vote2014.nat.gov.tw/en/TV/nm400000900000000.html Geography * Area: 43.4032 km2 * Population: 78,510 people (February 2023) Wuri District borders Dadu District, Taichung, Dadu, Nantun District, Nantun, South District, Taichung, South, Dali District, Dali, and Wufeng District, Wufeng districts of Taichung, Taichun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wufeng District
Wufeng District () is a suburban District (Taiwan), district in southern Taichung, Taiwan. It is the location of Taiwan Provincial Consultative Council. Wufeng is a mainly agricultural town. It was heavily damaged by the 921 earthquake, Jiji earthquake on 21 September 1999, which caused around 100 deaths in the town. The 921 Earthquake Museum of Taiwan, which commemorates the giant quake, is built at what was formerly Guangfu Junior High School, which was destroyed when part of the school was uplifted by the Chelungpu Fault during the quake. The two major geographical features of this town are the Wu Xi (Wu Stream), which forms the town's southern border, and Xiangbi Shan (Elephant Trunk Mountain), which lies in the eastern part of the township. History The name ''Wufeng'' was formerly called ''Atabu'' (), which was an Arikun people, Arikun tribe. Administrative divisions Tonglin, Jifeng, Jiayin, Benxiang, Zhongzheng, Jinrong, Laiyuan, Bentang, Beiliu, Nanliu, Side, Wufu, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West District, Taichung
West District () is a district of Taichung, Taiwan. It is the second smallest district in Taichung City after Central District. Former Taichung City Hall and part of Taichung City Government offices are located in this district. History The district used to be part of Taichung provincial city before the merger with Taichung County to form Taichung special municipality on 25 December 2010. Division The West District of Taichung is divided into 25 Li (里): Education * National Taichung University of Education Tourism Historic sites * Shenji New Village * Taichung Shiyakusho * Taichung Prefectural Hall * Taichung City Hall * Datun Region Hall * Taichung Takenori Hall * National Taichung University of Education Administrative Building * Datung Elementary School Administrative Building * Sun Li-jen Former Residence * Lin Chih-Chu Studio Museums and arts * National Museum of Natural Science * National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts * Taichung City Dadun Cultural Cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xitun District
Xitun District or Situn District (, literally "western village") is the second-most populated district of Taichung, Taiwan. It is located on the western side of the city. Once considered part of the countryside, the district has seen rapid growth in recent years with department store and office towers in the redevelopment zone. Taichung City Hall is located in the district. History The original inhabitants of the area were the Pazeh people, who inhabited the Taichung Basin. The first Han settlers arrived in 1701, led by Liao Chao Kong () and Chang Da Jing (). As a result, the Pazeh people were pushed out of the area, and most of them migrated to Puli, Nantou. Many of its prehistory artifacts can be found at the Huilai Monument Archaeology Park. The district was part of Taichung provincial city before the merger with Taichung County to form Taichung special municipality on 25 December 2010. Geography Xitun is located on the western side of Taichung City. It is situat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanzi District
Tanzi District () is a suburban district with a population 108,761 as of February 2023, located north of Taichung, Taiwan. It has an area of 25.8497 km2. Administrative divisions Tanxiu, Tanbei, Tanyang, Furen, Toujia, Toujiatung, Jiaxing, Jiafu, Ganzhe, Tungbao, Dafu, Dafeng, Lilin, Jiaren, Xintian and Juxing Village. Economy Taichung Tanzi Export Processing Zone is located in the township, providing a variety of employment opportunities. Hospital Created by Tzu Chi in 2007. Native products * Rice Rice is a cereal grain and in its Domestication, domesticated form is the staple food of over half of the world's population, particularly in Asia and Africa. Rice is the seed of the grass species ''Oryza sativa'' (Asian rice)—or, much l ... * oranges Education * Tanzi Elementary School * Haiwen Middle School * Ivy Collegiate Academy * Sintian Mountain * Hongwen High School Tourist attractions * Zhaixing Villa Transportation * Lilin Station * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiping District, Taichung
Taiping District () is an inner city district in the eastern part of Taichung, Taiwan. It is the second largest district in Taichung City after Heping District. History After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Taiping was organized as a Township (Taiwan), rural township of Taichung County. On 1 August 1996, Taiping was upgraded to a county-administered city due to its population. On 25 December 2010, Taichung County was merged with Taichung City and Taiping was upgraded to a district of the Special municipality (Taiwan), city. Administrative divisions Taiping District consists of 39 villages, which are Taiping, Zhangyi, Yongcheng, Zhongping, Zhongzheng, Pingan, Zhongxing, Yongping, Tungping, Chenggong, Tunghe, Jianguo, Jianxing, Pinglin, Daxing, Qinyi, Guanghua, Guangming, Zhongshan, Fengnian, Yixin, Yijia, Yichang, Xinping, Xinji, Xincheng, Xinguang, Xinxing, Xingao, Xinfu, Toubian, Shenghe, Tungbian, Xinglong, Fulong, Huangzhu, Guanglon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
