Xinzhuang District
Xinzhuang District office
Xinzhuang District (Chinese: 新莊區; Hanyu Pinyin: Xīnzhuāng Qū; Tongyong Pinyin: Sinjhuang Cyu) is an inner city district in the western part of New Taipei in northern Republic of China (Taiwan). It has an area of 19.74 km2 (7.62 sq mi) and a population of 413,443 people (2016).
History
On 15 January 1980, Xinzhuang was upgraded from an urban township (新莊鎮) to be a county-controlled city (新莊市) of Taipei County. On 25 December 2010, Taipei County was upgraded to New Taipei City, and Xinzhuang City was upgraded to a district (新莊區).
Overview
The district is bordered by Wugu and Taishan to the north, Sanchong to the east, Banqiao and Shulin to the south, and Taoyuan City to the west.
Government agencies
Educational institutions
Colleges
Senior High Schools
- National Xinzhuang High School (國立新莊高級中學)
- Heng Yee Catholic High School (天主教恆毅中學)
Tourist attractions
Transportation
Notable natives
See also
References
External links
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