Minxiong
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Minxiong Township
民雄鄉 Tamio | |
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| Minxiong Township in Chiayi County Minxiong Township in Chiayi County | |
| Location | Chiayi County, Taiwan |
| Area | |
| • Land | 85 km2 (33 sq mi) |
| Population (May 2022) | |
• Total | 70,316 |
Minxiong Township (Chinese: 民雄鄉; pinyin: Mínxióng Xiāng) or Minsyong Township is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.
Geography
[edit | edit source]The population of Minxiong Township is 70,316 (as of May 2022). It is the most populous district of Chiayi County. Minxiong Township consists of 28 villages with total area of 85.4969 km2.
Mixiong Township is located on Chianan Plain with low hills in its eastern part. The climate is humid and hot.
Administrative divisions
[edit | edit source]Tungrong, Zhongle, Xian, Liaoding, Fuquan, Tunghu, Dinglun, Jingpu, Zhonghe, Pinghe, Xichang, Lishou, Sanxing, Tungxing, Zengbei, Beidou, Shuangfu, Fule, Daqi, Xiulin, Songshan, Xingzhong, Xingnan, Jinxing, Fuxing, Wenlong, Shanzhong and Zhongyang Village.
Education
[edit | edit source]- National Chiayi University - Minxiong Campus
- National Chung Cheng University
- WuFeng University
Infrastructure
[edit | edit source]Tourist attractions
[edit | edit source]- Alcohol Cultural Relics Museum
- Baolin Temple
- Chiayi Performing Arts Center
- Dashihye Temple
- Liou's Ancient House
- National Radio Museum
Transportation
[edit | edit source]Notable natives
[edit | edit source]- Huang Chu-wen, Minister of Interior (1998-2000)
- Ho Ming-teh, engineer