Su'ao
| Su'ao Township 蘇澳鎮 | |
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| Township | |
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 Location of Suao in Yilan | |
| Coordinates: 24°36′N 121°51′E / 24.600°N 121.850°ECoordinates: 24°36′N 121°51′E / 24.600°N 121.850°E | |
| Country | Taiwan |
| County | Yilan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 89.01 km2 (34.37 sq mi) |
| Population (December 2014) | |
| • Total | 41,018 |
| Time zone | Chungyuan Standard Time Zone (UTC+8) |
| Postal code | 270 |
| Website | suao.gov.tw |
Su'ao Township (Chinese: 蘇澳鎮; pinyin: Sū'ào Zhèn; Wade–Giles: Su1-ao4 Chen4; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: So͘-ò), located in southern Yilan County, Taiwan, is an urban township that is famous for its seafood restaurants and cold springs.[1] It is a terminus of National Highway No. 5, the Su'ao-Hualian Express Way, and the North-Link Line of the Taiwan Railway Administration. It also has two large harbors: Su'ao Port, a multi-function seaport that also houses a naval base; and Nanfang-ao Port, a major fishing port of Taiwan.
History
Empire of Japan
During Japanese rule, the area was established as Suō Town (蘇澳街), Suō District, Taihoku Prefecture.[2]
Republic of China
After World War II, the town was converted to a township under Taipei County. In 1950, the township was put under the newly established Yilan County.[2]
Demographics
As of December 2016, Su'ao had 14,109 households and a total population of 40,493, including 19,877 females and 20,616 males.[3]
Villages
The township comprises 26 villages: Aiding, Cunren, Dingliao, Gangbian, Longde, Nanan, Nancheng, Nanjian, Nanning, Nanqiang, Nanxing, Nanzheng, Shengai, Shenghu, Subei, Sunan, Sutung, Suxi, Tungao, Xincheng, Yongchun, Yongguang, Yongle, Yongrong, Zhangan and Zhaoyang.[3]
Tourist attractions
- Coral Museum
- Neipi Beach
- Su'ao Cold Spring
- Bai Mi Wooden Clog Village
- Zhu Dayu Culture Museum
Transportation
Notable natives
- Chang Chen-yue, singer
- Cheng Jei-cheng, Minister of Education (2008-2009)
- Chang Yung-fa, founder of Evergreen Group
Gallery
Ships in Su'ao Port harbor
View of the Su'ao Port area
Su'ao Port building
Su'ao evening panorama
References
- ↑ "2015 Su'ao Cold Spring Festival opens on Friday". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan News Channel. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- 1 2 歷史沿革 [Historical evolution]. suao.gov.tw (in Chinese). Suao Township Office. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- 1 2 蘇澳鎮人口統計 [Su'ao Township Population Statistics]. e-land.gov.tw (in Chinese). Yilan County Government. December 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
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