Lujhu, Taoyuan

Lujhu
蘆竹
—  Rural Township  —
Lujhu Township · 蘆竹鄉
New apartments towers along Nankan River
Lujhu
Location in the Republic of China
Coordinates:
Country  Taiwan
Region Northern Taiwan
Government
 • Mayor Chu Chunlai
Area
 • Total 75.5025 km2 (29.2 sq mi)
Population (October 2011)
 • Total 143,633
 • Density 1,902.4/km2 (4,927.1/sq mi)
Website http://www.luchu.gov.tw/

Lujhu Township (蘆竹鄉) is a rural township in northwestern Taoyuan County in Taiwan.

Lujhu is located at kilometer 49 of the Highway no. 1 (english highway signs: 'Nankan interchange' or 'Taoyuan interchange'), close to the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (IATA: TPE). The downtown district, known as Nankan, is now a high-rise density living suburb for many who work in Taipei and Taoyuan City. The first opened shopping center in Taiwan, "Taimall", is a weekend destination for many Taoyuan regional residents, located in Nankan, too. Taimall is located around 2 kilometer north-northwest of the 'Nankan interchange' on highway no. 1. (N25° 03' 14.7" E121° 17' 18.2")

Economy

EVA Air maintains its headquarters in Lujhu.[2][3] The headquarters of Evergreen Marine Corporation is in Lujhu.[4]

References

  1. ^ Lujhu Township Household Registration Office, Taoyuan County. "population statistics". http://www.newluchu.gov.tw/cht/population/population.html. Retrieved 15 November 2011. 
  2. ^ "Evergreen Club." EVA Air. 24/28. Retrieved on May 21, 2009.
  3. ^ "Verve." EVA Air. Retrieved on September 19, 2009.
  4. ^ "Safety, Quality, Environment Policy." Evergreen Marine. Retrieved on September 29, 2009.

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