Taibao

Taibao
太保市
County-controlled city

Chiayi Bus Rapid Transit stop in front of THSR Chiayi Station in Taibao
Coordinates: 23°27′00″N 120°20′00″E / 23.45°N 120.3333°E / 23.45; 120.3333Coordinates: 23°27′00″N 120°20′00″E / 23.45°N 120.3333°E / 23.45; 120.3333
Country  Republic of China
Province Taiwan
County Chiayi
Government
 • Supervisor Tung Kuo-cheng
Area
 • Total 66.90 km2 (25.83 sq mi)
Population (December 2014)
 • Total 37,038
 • Density 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Taibao
Chinese 太保市

Taibao City (Chinese: 太保市) is a county-controlled city and the county seat of Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Name

The city was named after the government position of Wang De-lu, whose hometown is Taibao, in the 19th century.

History

Taibao City was originally established as Taibao Township in August 1945 after the handover of Taiwan from Japan to China. In August 1946, Taibao Township was incorporated to Chiayi City to become Taibao District. In September 1950, it became the Taibao Township under Chiayi County administration. In July 1991, it became Taibao City.[1][2]

Administrative divisions

The city has 18 villages, which are Beixin, Nanxin, Bixiang, Maliao, Guogou, Gangwei, Tianwei, Jiubi, Xinpi, Qiantan, Houtan, Meipu, Houzhuang, Taibao, Dongshi, Lunding, Chunzhu and Anren Village.

Government institutions

Education

Tourist attractions

Transportation

Rail

The city is accessible by Chiayi Station of the Taiwan High Speed Rail.

Road

The city is served by Chiayi Bus Rapid Transit connecting it with neighboring Chiayi City.

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Taibao City, Chiayi County.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cyhg.gov.tw/wSite/ct?xItem=1646&ctNode=14802&mp=12
  2. ↑ http://www.cyhg.gov.tw/wSite/ct?xItem=1050&ctNode=14750&mp=12

External links

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