Minxiong, Chiayi




Coordinates: 23°33′01″N 120°26′45″E / 23.550399°N 120.445696°E / 23.550399; 120.445696


Rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan




















Minxiong Township
民雄鄉
Rural township
Skyline of Minxiong Township 民雄鄉

Minxiong Township in Chiayi County
Minxiong Township in Chiayi County

Location
Chiayi County, Taiwan
Area

 • Land 85 km2 (33 sq mi)
Population
(November 2017)

 • Total 71,713



Minxiong Township Office


Minxiong Township (Chinese: 民雄鄉; pinyin: Mínxióng Xiāng) or Minsyong Township is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.




Contents






  • 1 Geography


  • 2 Administrative divisions


  • 3 Education


  • 4 Infrastructure


  • 5 Tourist attractions


  • 6 Transportation


  • 7 Notable natives


  • 8 External links





Geography


The population of Minxiong Township is 71,713 (as of November 2017). It is the most populous district of Chiayi County. Minxiong Township consists of 28 villages with total area of 85.4969 km2.


Mixiong Township is located on Chianan Plain with low hills in its eastern part. The climate is humid and hot.



Administrative divisions


Tungrong, Zhongle, Xian, Liaoding, Fuquan, Tunghu, Dinglun, Jingpu, Zhonghe, Pinghe, Xichang, Lishou, Sanxing, Tungxing, Zengbei, Beidou, Shuangfu, Fule, Daqi, Xiulin, Songshan, Xingzhong, Xingnan, Jinxing, Fuxing, Wenlong, Shanzhong and Zhongyang Village.



Education




  • National Chiayi University - Minxiong Campus

  • National Chung Cheng University

  • WuFeng University



Infrastructure


  • Chiahui Power Plant


Tourist attractions



  • Alcohol Cultural Relics Museum

  • Baolin Temple

  • Chiayi Performing Arts Center

  • Dashihye Temple

  • Liou's Ancient House

  • National Radio Museum



Transportation





Minxiong Station



  • TRA Minxiong Station


Notable natives



  • Huang Chu-wen, Minister of Interior (1998-2000)


External links






  • Minsyong Township Office









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