Xiangshan District, Hsinchu
Coordinates: 24°46′28″N 120°55′35″E / 24.774578°N 120.926487°E
Xiangshan 香山區 | |
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Location | Hsinchu City, Taiwan |
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• Type | District Government |
Area | |
• Total | 54.85 km2 (21.18 sq mi) |
Population (January 2016) | |
• Total | 76,836 |
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
Notable natives
- Lin Chih-chien, Mayor of Hsinchu City
References
- ↑ "Brief of City Council". Hsinchu City Council. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
External links
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