Xikou, Chiayi
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Xikou Township
溪口鄉 Sikou | |
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| Country | File:Flag of the Republic of China.svg Taiwan |
| Area | |
• Total | 33 km2 (13 sq mi) |
| Population (May 2022) | |
• Total | 13,658 |
| • Density | 410/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
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Xikou Township or Sikou Township (Chinese: 溪口鄉; pinyin: Xīkǒu Xiāng) is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.
Name
[edit | edit source]Xikou's former name (Chinese: 雙溪口; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siang-khe-kháu; lit. 'two river mouth') refers to the confluence of two rivers, which are Huasing River (華興溪) and Sandie River (三疊溪) coming from the northwest and southwest respectively.
History
[edit | edit source]Han Chinese firstly settled around the area of Xikou Township since more than 200 years ago. In early 1980s, its population peaked at 21,000 but has been declining since then.[1]
Geography
[edit | edit source]It has a population total of 13,658 and an area of 33.0463 km2. It is the smallest area of any city or township of Chiayi County. The township land is generally well-watered and flat.
Administration
[edit | edit source]The township consists of 14 villages, which are Bencuo, Chailin, Deisi, Linjiao, Liougou, Meibei, Meinan, Miaolun, Pingding, Sibei, Sidong, Sisi, Youdong and Yousi.
Economy
[edit | edit source]Agriculture is the predominant industry in the county. Crops include tomatoes and muskmelon. There are only a few factories in the area.
Tourist attractions
[edit | edit source]Notable natives
[edit | edit source]- Jody Chiang, singer
References
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External links
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- Sikou Township Office Archived 2020-12-02 at the Wayback Machine
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