Xinwu District, Taoyuan
Coordinates: 24°58′N 121°06′E / 24.967°N 121.100°E
| Xinwu 新屋區 | |
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| District | |
| Xinwu District | |
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| Coordinates: 24°58′41″N 121°04′03″E / 24.97806°N 121.06750°E | |
| Country |
 Taiwan |
| Region | Northern Taiwan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Xu Tongzhi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85.0166 km2 (32.8251 sq mi) |
| Population (January 2016) | |
| • Total | 48,469 |
| • Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Website | www.xinwu.tycg.gov.tw (Chinese) |
Xinwu District (Chinese: 新屋區; pinyin: Xīnwū Qū) is a rural, coastal district in southeast Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
Geography
- Area: 85.0166 km²[1]
- Population: 48,469 people (January 2016)
Sinwu District accounts for almost 7% of Taoyuan's total land area and is the 6th largest township in Taoyuan County.[1] Local industries include agriculture, fisheries, and livestock.[2][3] 90% of Sinwu residents are Hakka.[4]
Many rivers flow through the township, including the Shezih River, Sinwu River, Foshing River, Fusing River, and Houhu River.[5]
Administrative divisions
Xinwu Village, Xinsheng Village, Houhu Village, Qinghua Village, Shilei Village, Tungming Village, Shezi Village, Puding Village, Jiudou Village, Touzhou Village, Dapo Village, Wangjian Village, Houzhuang Village, Kejian Village, Shenzun Village, Kanglang Village, Bengang Village, Yongan Village, Yongxing Village, Xiapu Village, Shipai Village, Xiatian Village, Chilan Village.
Education
Sinwu has 11 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, and one high school. It also has one township nursery, three kindergartens, other private kindergartens, and a township library.[6]
Tourist attractions
- Sinwu Mazu Temple - The tallest Mazu statue in the world
- Changshiang Education Farm
- Fengtian Health Farm
- Jiudou Mulberry Garden
- Jiudou Village Recreational Farm
- Longshen Pitaya Farm
- Power Farm
- Sinwu Chinese Mesona Production and Marketing Group
- Sinwu Flower Leisure Park
- Sinwu Lotus Garden
- Sinwu Township Organic Rice Amusement Park
- Wangjian Hakka Rice Food Production Center
Transportation
Sinwu is served by Provincial Highway No. 66.
Notable natives
- Luo Wen-jia, former Minister of Council for Hakka Affairs
See also
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References
- 1 2 "Geographical Location". Shin Wu Township Office. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ↑ "Local Specialties". Shin Wu Township. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ↑ "Farmer's Association of Hsinwu". 新屋鄉農會. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
- ↑ "Sinwu Introduction". Shin Wu Township Office. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ↑ "Traffic Overview". Shin Wu City Office. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ↑ "Education & Culture". Shin Wu Township Office. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
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