Zhuolan Township is an
urban township in
Miaoli County
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Taiwan
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History
Formerly called ''Talan'' ().
Geography
In January 2023, Zhuolan's population was estimated at 15,505.
The township occupies an area of . It receives approximately of rain each year, mostly during May–June and August–October.
Administrative divisions

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 electoral district
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for
Legislative Yuan
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Economy
Agricultural products
Pears, grapes, starfruits and tangerines are the four main kinds of fruits grown in Zhuolan.
Tourist attractions
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Lixiping Leisure Agriculture Area
Transportation
Bus station

Bus station in the township is Zhuolan Bus Station of Fengyuan Bus.
Taichung City Bus routes link Zhuolan with
Fengyuan and
Dongshi districts of
Taichung City
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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
External links
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Townships in Miaoli County
Taiwan placenames originating from Formosan languages