Sinwu, Taoyuan
Coordinates: 24°58′N 121°06′E / 24.967°N 121.100°E
| Sinwu 新屋 | |
|---|---|
| Rural Township | |
| Sinwu Township · 新屋鄉 | |
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  Sinwu | |
| 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 (May 2010) | |
| • Total | 49,383 |
| • Density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| Website | http://www.shinwu.gov.tw/ |
Sinwu Township or Xinwu Township (also Hsinwu or Shinwu) (Chinese: 新屋鄉; pinyin: Xīnwū Xiāng) is a rural, coastal township in southeast Taoyuan County, Taiwan.
Overview
- Area: 85.0166 km²[1]
- Population: 49,383 people (May 2010)
Sinwu Township 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]
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.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "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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