Bazhang River
River in Taiwan
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The Bazhang River, also spelled Pachang River, (Chinese: 八掌溪; pinyin: Bāzhǎng Xī; Wade–Giles: Pa1-chang3 Hsi1) is a river in Taiwan. It flows through Chiayi City, Chiayi County and Tainan City for 81 km.[1][2]
| Bazhang River | |
|---|---|
Bazhang River near Chukou | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Taiwan |
| City | Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Tainan City |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Alishan, Chiayi County |
| • elevation | 1,940 m (6,360 ft) |
| Mouth | Taiwan Strait |
• location | Budai, Chiayi County |
• coordinates | 23.324°N 120.129°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 80.86 km (50.24 mi) |
| Basin size | 474.74 km2 (183.30 sq mi) |
History
On July 22, 2000, the Bazhang River experienced extreme flooding. Four workers on a riverbed construction project became trapped in the river by flash flooding. After waiting for over three hours for air rescue, to the shock of viewers on live television, the workers were swept away by floodwaters.[2][3] Another flood event occurred in 2001.[2]
