Xinying District

Xinying
新營區
District
Xinying District

Location in Tainan City
Country Taiwan
City Tainan
Incorporated 1981
District 2010
Area
  Total 38.5386 km2 (14.8798 sq mi)
Population (January 2016)
  Total 78,185
  Density 2,031/km2 (5,260/sq mi)
Website http://www.sych.gov.tw/
Xinying District office

Xinying District (Chinese: 新營區; Hanyu Pinyin: Xīnyíng Qū; Tongyong Pinyin: Sinyíng Cyu; Wade–Giles: Hsin1-ying2 ch'ü1) or Sinying District is a district and the location of second administration center of the city government of Tainan City in Taiwan. Sugar production was the most important industry in Xinying.

History

On 7 January 1946, Tainan County was established and Xinying Township was made its county capital. On 25 December 1981, Xinying was upgraded to a county-controlled city. After 25 December 2010, Tainan City merged with Tainan County to form a single special municipality, subsequently Xinying City became Xinying District and became the capital of Tainan City along with Anping District.

Geography

Located in the northern portion of Tainan, Xinying has a tropical monsoon climate and is known for its many snacks and traditions.

Administrative divisions

Zhongzheng Village, Minquan Village, Sanxian Village, Haoping Village, Yanping Village, Yongsheng Village, Dahong Village, Wanggong Village, Xintung Village, Zhongying Village, Tuku lage, Xingan Village, Nanxing Village, Xingye Village, Minsheng Village, Xinbei Village, Xinnan Village, Minrong Village, Beiliao Village, Huzeng Village, Tainan Village, Taibei Village, Nanzhi Village, Jiafang Village, Jiubu Village, Jiaodai Village, Tiexian Village, Wuxing Village and Guye Village.

Government institutions

Education

Senior High Schools

Junior High Schools

Primary Schools

Tourist attractions

Transportation

Xinying is served by National Highway No. 1 (國道一號) and the TRA Western Line (臺鐵西部幹線) Xinying Station. It is also served by Provincial Highway No. 1.

See also

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    Coordinates: 23°18′30″N 120°18′50″E / 23.30833°N 120.31389°E / 23.30833; 120.31389

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