Wanluan
Rural township in Pingtung County, Taiwan
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Wanluan Township (Chinese: 萬巒鄉; pinyin: Wànluán Xiāng) is a rural township in Pingtung County, Taiwan. The township is famed for its braised ham hock dish.
Wanluan Township 萬巒鄉 | |
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 Wanluan Township in Pingtung County | |
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| Location | Pingtung County, Taiwan |
| Area | |
• Total | 61 km2 (24 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2024) | |
• Total | 19,217 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
Geography
It has a population total of 19,217 and an area of 60.73 square kilometres (23.45 sq mi).
Administrative divisions
The township comprises 14 villages: Chengde, Chishan, Jiahe, Jiazuo, Liuhuang, Luliao, Sigou, Wanhe, Wanjin, Wanluan, Wanquan, Wugou, Xincuo and Xinzhi.
Tourist attractions
The township is famed for its braised ham hock dish. This local dish became nationally known after President Chiang Ching-kuo enjoyed them during a visit in 1981. The local delicacy is only prepared from the front feet of the pig and is marinated in medicinal herbs.[1]
- Dapeng Round-the-Bay Bikeway[2]
- Wanchin Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
- Wukou Village Liou Family Ancestral Hall
Notable natives
- Lo Chih-ming, member of Legislative Yuan (2002-2008)
