Heping District, Taichung
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| Heping District 和平區 | |
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| District | |
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| Country |
 Republic of China |
| Special municipality | Taichung |
| Area | |
| • Land | 400.7042 sq mi (1,037.8192 km2) |
| Population (June 2012) | |
| • Total | 10,580 |
| Website | Heping District |
Heping District
Heping District office
Heping District (Chinese: 和平區; pinyin: Hépíng Qū) is a mountainous district in eastern Taichung, Taiwan, and it is the largest district of Taichung City. It is also the largest district in Taiwan by area.
Geography
- Area: 1,037.8192 square kilometres (400.7042 sq mi)
- Population: 10,954 people (March 2007)
Economy
Native products of Heping District are apple, honey, vegetable, mountain fish, peach and bamboo.
Tourist attractions
Transportation
Main article: Central Cross-Island Highway
The Provincial Highway 8 passes through Heping District to the east side of the island. On September 21, 1999, the 921 Earthquake caused severe damage to the road, and is unlikely to be repaired. The section east of Guguan is now permanently closed. Provincial Highway No. 14A now serves as an alternate route.
See also
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Coordinates: 24°16′00″N 121°09′00″E / 24.2666666667°N 121.15°E
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