Heping District, Taichung
Heping District office
Heping District library
Heping District (Chinese: 和平區; pinyin: Hépíng Qū; Wade–Giles: Ho2-p'ing2 Ch'ü1) is a mountain indigenous district in eastern Taichung, Taiwan, and it is the largest district of Taichung City. It is also the largest district in Taiwan by area.
Geography
- Area: 1,037.82 square kilometres (400.70 sq mi)
- Population: 10,707 people (2016)
Economy
Native products of Heping District are apple, honey, vegetable, mountain fish, peach and bamboo.
Administrative divisions
Nanshi Village, Tianlun Village, Boai Village, Ziyou Village, Daguan Village, Zhongkeng Village, Lishan Village, Pingdeng Village.[1]
Tourist attractions
Transportation
The Provincial Highway 8 passes through Heping District to the east side of the island. On September 21, 1999, the 921 earthquake caused severe damage to the road, and is unlikely to be repaired. The section east of Guguan is now permanently closed to non-residents. Provincial Highway No. 14A now serves as an alternate route.
Notable natives
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