West Central District

West Central District (Chinese: 中西區; pinyin: Zhōngxī Qū; Wade–Giles: Chung-hsi Chü; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiong-se-khu) is a district located in the central of Tainan City, Taiwan.

Not to be confused with Central and Western District of Hong Kong, which both are called 中西區 in Chinese.

West Central

中西區
District
West Central District in Tainan City
CountryRepublic of China
Special municipalityTainan
Formation1 April 2004
Government
 • TypeDistrict government
 • District ChiefChen Sheng-nan
Time zoneUTC+8 (National Standard Time)
Websitewww.tnwcdo.gov.tw
West Central District Office

History
Former West District Office

The district was founded on 1 January 2004, which merged with West District and Central District.[1]

This district was the capital of Taiwan about 200 years and also the oldest region in Taiwan and can be traced back 300 years.

Administrative divisions

The district consists of Chikan, Junwang, Fahua, Kaishan, Yonghua, Yaowang, Guangxian, Daliang, Xihu, Xixian, Chenghuang, Nanmei, Nanmen, Xiaoximen, Wutiaogang, Duiyue, Qiancao, Fuqian, Nanchang and Xihe Village.[2]

Education

Tourist attractions

Notable natives
  • Shara Lin, musician, actress, singer, and television host
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See also

References
  1. "本區概況". www.tnwcdo.gov.tw (in Chinese). West Central District. Retrieved 17 November 2018..
  2. https://www.cec.gov.tw/pc/en/CV/m67000003700000000.html
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