Zhushan, Nantou
Urban township in Nantou County, Taiwan
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Zhushan Township (Chinese: 竹山鎮; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhúshān Zhèn; Tongyong Pinyin: Jhúshan Jhèn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tek-san; lit. 'Bamboo Mountain') is an urban township in the southwest part of Nantou County, Taiwan, and off the south shore of Zhuoshui River.
Zhushan Township 竹山鎮 | |
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 Zhushan Township in Nantou County | |
| Location | Nantou County, Taiwan |
| Area | |
• Total | 247 km2 (95 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2023) | |
• Total | 51,800 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (543/sq mi) |
Geography
Population: 51,800 people
Administrative divisions
Zhushan, Zhongzheng, Zhongshan, Yunlin, Zhuwei, Guilin, Xiaping, Zhonghe, Zhongqi, Xiulin, Daan, Yanhe, Yanxiang, Yanzheng, Yanping, Yanshan, Shanchong, Sheliao, Zhongyang, Fuzhou, Tianzi, Huiyao, Dexing, Fuxing, Liyu, Pingding, Ruizhu and Tongtou Village.
Government agencies
- Central Backup Center of Central Emergency Operation Center
Education
- National Zhushan Senior High School
Tourist attractions
- Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park
- Jiji Weir
- Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area
- Zhushan Zinan Temple
- Beishi Xigu (north force creek valley)
- Shadonggong National Earthquake Park
- Stair Suspension Bridge
- Sun Link Sea Forest Recreational Area
- Xiaping Natural Education Park
- Momotaro Village
Events
- Chien Chiao Ritual[1]
Transportation
- Railway: no through here, but can boarding the train at Ershui Station.
- Highway: Tai 3 Line, through downtown of Zhushan
- Formosa Freeway Nat'l No.3 Zhushan IC at 243.7 km.
Notable natives
- Min Kao, American businessperson
