Xincheng, Hualien
Rural township in Eastern Taiwan, Taiwan
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Xincheng Township or Sincheng Township (Chinese: 新城鄉; pinyin: Xīnchéng Xiāng) is a rural township located in north of Hualien County, Taiwan, and has a population of 20,308 inhabitants and 8 villages. It is also the smallest township in Hualien County.
Xincheng Township
新城鄉 Kenkai, Sincheng | |
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The shoreline in Xincheng Township | |
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  Xincheng Township | |
| Coordinates: 24°3′5″N 121°36′30″E | |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Region | Eastern Taiwan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.4059 km2 (11.3537 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2023) | |
• Total | 20,308 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Post code | 971 |
| Subdivision | 8 Villages |
| Website | www.sinchen.gov.tw (Chinese) |
History
Formerly called Toloboan (Chinese: 哆囉滿; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: To-lô-boán).[1]
Administrative divisions
The township comprises eight villages: Beipu, Dahan, Jiali, Jialin, Jiaxin, Kangle, Shunan and Xincheng.
Climate
- Subtropical monsoon and humid climate
- Average temperature: 22.5 °C (72.5 °F)
- Average precipitation: 2,200 mm (87 in)
Economy
The township is home to the cement mining operated by Asia Cement Corporation and its cement plant.[2]
Education
Tourist attractions
- Qixingtan Beach
- Chihsing Tan Katsuo Museum
- Tzu Chi Jing She (Temple of Tzu Chi Foundation)
- Asia Cement Ecological Park[3]
Transportation
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Notable natives
- Wang Shin-lung, Commander of the Republic of China Army
