Aogu Wetland

Coordinates: 23°30′18.3″N 120°8′14.3″E / 23.505083°N 120.137306°E / 23.505083; 120.137306

Aogu Wetland
高美溼地
Location Dongshi, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Area 1,500 ha (5.8 sq mi)
Designation Aogu Wildlife Conservation Sanctuary
Established 2009

Aogu Wetland (Chinese: 高美溼地; pinyin: Gāoměi Shīdì) is a wetland in Dongshi Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

History

In 2009, the wetland was designated as the location for Aogu Wildlife Conservation Sanctuary and oversee by Chiayi County Government.[1]

Geology

The wetland is located at the mouth of Beigang River and Luijiao Drainage Channel.[1] It spands over an area of 1,500 hectares, making it the largest wetland in Taiwan.[2]

Ecology

The wetland features more than 200 species of bird.[1]

Transportation

The wetland is accessible by bus from Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways Administration.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Aogu Wetlands". Explore Chiayi. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Dongshi Natural Ecological Exhibition Center". Explore Chiayi. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
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