Husi, Penghu
Coordinates: 23°35′N 119°40′E / 23.583°N 119.667°E
Huxi Township (Chinese: 湖西鄉; Hanyu Pinyin: Húxī Xiāng; Tongyong Pinyin: Húsi Siang) is a rural township in Penghu County, Taiwan. It is the largest township in Penghu County.
History
Husi Township was administered as Kosei Village (湖西庄) during the Japanese era. From 1920 to 1926, the village was under Hōko District, Takao Prefecture. In 1926, the Pescadores was transferred to Hōko Prefecture; the village transferred to Makō Subprefecture (馬公支廳).
Geography
There are many villages in the township. Among them, Guoye village is famous for its sunrise since it is at the most eastern corner of Penghu main island. Beiliao village is considered as a beautiful place with both sea views and a hill.
Administration
Huxi Township is divided into 22 villages:
- Aimen
- Baikeng
- Beiliao
- Chengbei
- Chenggong
- Dingwan
- Dongshi
- Guoye
- Hongluo
- Hudong
- Huxi
- Jianshan
- Lintou
- Longmen
- Nanliao
- Qingluo
- Shagang
- Xixi
- Taiwu
- Tanbian
- Xujia
- Zhongxi
Tourist attractions
- Chienshan Power Plant
- Lintou Park
Notable natives
- Chen Kuang-fu, Magistrate of Penghu County
See also
External links
- Husi Township Office, Penghu County (English)
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