Manzhou, Pingtung
Rural township in Pingtung County, Taiwan
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Manzhou Township 滿州鄉 (Manjhou) | |
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Beach at Jialeshui in Manzhou Township | |
 Manzhou Township in Pingtung County | |
| Location | Pingtung County, Taiwan |
| Area | |
• Total | 142 km2 (55 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2024) | |
• Total | 7,196 |
| • Density | 50.7/km2 (131/sq mi) |
Manzhou Township (Chinese: 滿州鄉; pinyin: Mǎnzhōu Xiāng, Paiwan: Vangecul) is a rural township in Pingtung County, Taiwan.[1]
It has an area of 142.2 square kilometers (54.9 sq mi) and a population of 7,196. The indigenous Paiwan people makes up 25% of the population.[2]
Geography
Administrative divisions
The township comprises eight villages: Gangkou, Gangzi, Jiupeng, Lide, Manzhou, Xianglin, Yongjing and Zhangle.
Economy
In 2025 the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) announced its selection of Manzhou as location of the National Launch Site.[3] The decision came down to Manzhou and Dajen township in Taitung County.[4] Within Manzhou township the site would be located in Jiupeng village.[5]
Tourist attractions
- Cikong Waterfalls
- Gangkou Suspension Bridge
- Jioupeng Sand Dunes
- Kentington Resort
- Mount Nanren Ecological Reserve Area
