Zhushan, Nantou

Zhushan Township
竹山鎮
Urban township

Zhushan Township in Nantou County
Location Nantou County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total 247 km2 (95 sq mi)
Population (July 2018)
 • Total 54,870
 • Density 220/km2 (580/sq mi)

Zhushan Township (Chinese: 竹山鎮; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhúshān Zhèn; Tongyong Pinyin: Jhúshan Jhèn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tek-san; literally: "Bamboo Mountain") is an urban township in the southwest part of Nantou County, Taiwan, and off the south shore of Zhuoshui River.

Geography

Population: 56,662 people

Administrative divisions

Zhushan, Zhongzheng, Zhongshan, Yunlin, Zhuwei, Guilin, Xiaping, Zhonghe, Zhongqi, Xiulin, Daan, Yanhe, Yanxiang, Yanzheng, Yanping, Yanshan, Shanchong, Sheliao, Zhongyang, Fuzhou, Tianzi, Huiyao, Dexing, Fuxing, Liyu, Pingding, Ruizhu and Tongtou Village.

Government agencies

Education

  • National Zhushan Senior High School

Tourist attractions

Events

  • Chien Chiao Ritual[1]

Transportation

Zhushan Bus Station
  • Railway: no through here, but can boarding the train at Ershui Station.
  • Highway: Tai 3 Line, through downtown of Zhushan
  • Formosa Freeway Nat'l No.3 Zhushan IC at 243.7 km.

References

  1. ↑ Everington, Keoni (19 October 2017). "100-year temple festival coming to Nantou's Zhushan township next week". Taiwan News. Retrieved 19 October 2017.

Coordinates: 23°41′20″N 120°43′44″E / 23.68889°N 120.72889°E / 23.68889; 120.72889

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