Xinwu District, Taoyuan

Coordinates: 24°58′N 121°06′E / 24.967°N 121.100°E / 24.967; 121.100

Xinwu
新屋區
District
Xinwu District
Coordinates: 24°58′41″N 121°04′03″E / 24.97806°N 121.06750°E / 24.97806; 121.06750
Country Taiwan
Region Northern Taiwan
Government
 • Mayor Xu Tongzhi
Area
 • Total 85.0166 km2 (32.8251 sq mi)
Population (January 2016)
 • Total 48,469
 • Density 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Website www.xinwu.tycg.gov.tw (Chinese)
Xinwu District, Taoyuan

The Duck
Chinese 新屋
Postal Sinwu
Xinwu District office

Xinwu or Sinwu District is a rural, coastal district in southeast Taoyuan, Taiwan.

Geography

Xinwu District accounts for almost 7% of Taoyuan's total land area and is the 6th largest township in Taoyuan County.[1] Local industries include agriculture, fisheries, and livestock.[2][3] 90% of Xinwu residents are Hakka.[4]

Many rivers flow through the township, including the Shezih River, Sinwu River, Foshing River, Fusing River, and Houhu River.[5]

Administrative divisions

Xinwu Village, Xinsheng Village, Houhu Village, Qinghua Village, Shilei Village, Tungming Village, Shezi Village, Puding Village, Jiudou Village, Touzhou Village, Dapo Village, Wangjian Village, Houzhuang Village, Kejian Village, Shenzun Village, Kanglang Village, Bengang Village, Yongan Village, Yongxing Village, Xiapu Village, Shipai Village, Xiatian Village, Chilan Village.

Education

Xinwu has 11 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, and one high school. It also has one township nursery, three kindergartens, other private kindergartens, and a township library.[6]

Tourist attractions

Transportation

Xinwu is served by Provincial Highway No. 66.

Notable natives

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 "Geographical Location". Shin Wu Township Office. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  2. ↑ "Local Specialties". Shin Wu Township. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  3. ↑ "Farmer's Association of Hsinwu". 新屋鄉農會. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
  4. ↑ "Sinwu Introduction". Shin Wu Township Office. Archived from the original on July 28, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  5. ↑ "Traffic Overview". Shin Wu City Office. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  6. ↑ "Education & Culture". Shin Wu Township Office. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
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