Liujiao, Chiayi

Coordinates: 23°30′49″N 120°16′10″E / 23.513554°N 120.269504°E / 23.513554; 120.269504

Liujiao Township 六腳鄉
Rural township
Liujiao Township in Chiayi County
Location	Chiayi County, Taiwan
Area
• Total	62 km2 (24 sq mi)
Population
• Total	23,332

Lujiao Township Government Office

Liujiao Township (Chinese: 六腳鄉; pinyin: Liùjiǎo Xiāng) is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

History

After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China on 25 October 1945, Liujiao Township Office was established on 18 January 1946 as part of Dongshan Township, Tainan County. On 25 October 1950, Liujiao Township was readjusted to be part of Chiayi County.^[1]

Geography

It has a population total of 23,332 and an area of 62.2619 square kilometres.

Administrative divisions

Bengshan, Fengmei, Gangmei, Gengliao , Gongchang, Gulin, Liudou, Liujiao, Liunan, Lunyang, Sanyi, Shuanghan, Suannan, Suantou, Suantung, Sucuo, Tanqi, Tushi, Wanbei, Wannan, Xicuo, Yongxian, Yuliao, Zhengyi and Zhuben Village.

Tourist attractions

• Tomb of General Wang De-lu
• Zhecheng Cultural Park

Transportation

• Beigang Tourist Bridge

Notable natives

• Liao Cheng-hao, Minister of Justice (1996–1998)

References

External links

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• Liujiao Township Office