Xiangshan District, Hsinchu

Coordinates: 24°46′28″N 120°55′35″E / 24.774578°N 120.926487°E / 24.774578; 120.926487

Xiangshan
香山區
District
Location Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Government
 • Type District Government
Area
 • Total 54.85 km2 (21.18 sq mi)
Population (January 2016)
 • Total 76,836
Xiangshan District office

Xiangshan District (Chinese: 香山區; pinyin: Xiāngshān Qū) or Siangshan District is a district in southwest Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It is the largest of the three districts in Hsinchu City.

History

Xiangshan District was originally a township of Hsinchu County. On 1 July 1982, the area was incorporated into the newly formed Hsinchu City as a district.[1]

Geography

  • Area: 54.85 km2 (21.18 sq mi)
  • Population: 76,836 (January 2016)

Economy

It is most well known locally for the Hsiangshan Industrial Park and for having the major portion of Hsinchu City's "17km Scenic Coastline" boardwalk.

Education

Universities

Schools

Tourist attractions

  • Haishan Fishing Port
  • Hsiangshan Wetland Natural Park
  • Jincheng Lake Bird Watching Zone
  • Seafront Scenic Area at Kangnan

Transportation

Xiangshan Station
  • TRA Xiangshan Station
  • Local buses connect Xiangshan district to other parts of Hsinchu city, Inter-city buses also provide transport to Taipei, Taichung and Banqiao.

Notable natives

References

  1. ↑ "Brief of City Council". Hsinchu City Council. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
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