Pitou, Changhua

Pitou
埤頭
—  Rural township  —
Pitou Township · 埤頭鄉
Chinese transcription(s)
 • Traditional 埤頭鄉
 • Pinyin Pítóu Xiāng
Pitou
Coordinates:
Country Taiwan
County Changhua
Government
 • Mayor Chen Cang Giong
Area
 • Total 42.75 km2 (16.5 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 31,996
 • Density 748.4/km2 (1,938.5/sq mi)
Postal code 523
Website www.pitou.gov.tw

Pitou Township (Chinese: 埤頭鄉; pinyin: Pítóu Xiāng) is a rural township in Changhua County, Taiwan. It has a population total of 31,996 and an area of 42.75 square kilometres (16.5 sq mi).

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Transportation

Pitou is adjacent to National Highway No. 1, with Zhangshui Road another major arterial route through the township. Pitou's location around major highways plays an important role in facilitating transportation of the township's agricultural produce.

Attractions

One of the attractions in Pitou is the Kopok Flower Boulevard.[1]

Nanyun Temple in Pitou is one of the stops on the annual Dajia Matsu pilgrimage.[2]

References

  1. ^ Leisure and Tour, Changhua Pitou Country.
  2. ^ Buchan, Noel: Walking with Matsu, Taipei Times, 7 April 2011.

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