Dongshi, Chiayi
Dongshi Township, also Dongshih Township[1][2], (Chinese: 東石鄉; Hanyu Pinyin: Dōngshí Xiāng; Tongyong Pinyin: Dongshíh Siang) is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.
Dongshi Township 東石鄉 Dongshih | |
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Rural township | |
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![]() Dongshi Township in Chiayi County | |
Location | Chiayi County, Taiwan |
Area | |
• Water | 82 km2 (32 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 24,988 |
History
After WWII, Dongshi Township was under the jurisdiction of Tainan County. In 1950, it was put under the jurisdiction of Chiayi County .
Geography
It has a population total of 24,988 and an area of 81.5821 km2. Its coastline is 14 km in total length.[3]
Administrative divisions
Tungshi, Yuanshu, Xingcuo, Wengang, Sanjia, Yongtun, Haipu, Longgang, Pilai, Xiayi, Dingyi, Xixia, Gangkou, Aogu, Gangqi, Niaosong, Weitan, Zhouzi, Tunglun, Xilun, Wenzi, Wangliao and Zhangtan Village.
Tourist attractions
- Aogu Wetland
- Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf
- Dongshi Natural Ecological Exhibition Center
- Dongshih Lake
- Lusih Forest
- Waisanding Offshore Sandbar
Transportation
The township is connected to Shuishang Township through Provincial Highway 82.
Notable natives
- Hsiao Teng-tzang, Minister of Justice (1988-1989)
- Huang Min-hui, Mayor of Chiayi City
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References
- "Vocabulary". Culture & Tourism Bureau of Chiayi County. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
東石郷 Dongshih Township 東石郷 Township
- "Geography". Retrieved 28 March 2020.
Dongshih Township Office
- 系統使用者 (10 November 2010). "About the Township". Archived from the original on 14 May 2014.
External links
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