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Fongshan District

District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Summary

District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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[[Kaohsiung City Government]] - Fongshan Administration Center

Fongshan District () is a district located in southern Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Fongshan is one of the administrative centers of Kaohsiung and is home to the Republic of China Military Academy. There are three military units currently located in Fongshan. Both the Republic of China Military Academy and R.O.C. Army Infantry School came to Taiwan from mainland China and were re-established here in 1950. Chung Cheng Armed Forces Preparatory School was established in 1976. These three units used to be the main economic driving force, but their importance diminished gradually as Fongshan has established itself as a conjunction between Pingtung City and Kaohsiung.

Although there are several industrial zones at the outskirts of the city, the major lifestyle in Fongshan seems to be very residential. Many apartments were built near the Kaohsiung city center as a result of shifting economic weight. Like most of areas in Taiwan, it also has many night markets scattered around within the city. Most of the night markets run until 2:00 am. Some of them are open on different days of a week, but some others are open all year round. Some of them are temporary, while others have become permanent establishments.

History

During the Dutch era, the current location of Fongshan was called Pongsoya (see Linbian, Pingtung), a group of eight Makatao villages and one of the most populous areas of Taiwan.

Qing dynasty

During Qing rule, included areas south of Tainan (then called "Taiwan-fu") and west of the mountains. In 1875, the southern part of Fongshan County was separated into .

Empire of Japan

In 1901, during Japanese rule, was one of twenty local administrative offices established. According to the 1904 census, Hozan town had a population of 5,750, whereas Hozan District had a population 173,016. In 1909, this unit was merged into . From 1920 to 1945, under the prefecture system, was administered under Hōzan District, Takao Prefecture. After the colonial government started to develop Takao Harbor in the early 20th century, the importance of Fongshan declined.

Republic of China

Fongshan was the capital of Kaohsiung County, and was established in 1945 as an urban township. It was upgraded to a county-administered city on 1 July 1972. On 24 December 2010, it was upgraded to a district and along with Lingya District has been the city seat of Kaohsiung City since that time.

Administrative divisions

The district consists of Xiankou, Chenggong, Guangming, Xingzhong, Nanxing, Hede, Fenggang, Zhonghe, Zhenbei, Xianya, Wenying, Zhenxi, Zhentung, Beiding, Zhongzheng, Zhennan, Laoye, Ruizhu, Zhongyi, Chengyi, Xinxing, Haiguang, Zhongcheng, Xinjia, Wuhan, Zhengyi, Yijia, Fuxing, Tungmen, Ruixing, Tianxing, Xinjiang, Guotai, Fengtung, Xinfu, Guoguang, Guolong, Wende, Guobei, Caogong, Xingren, Wufu, Zhongxiao, Shengming, Hexing, Xiehe, Wenshan, Fucheng, Chengde, Sanmin, Beimen, Fujia, Nancheng, Wenhua, Dade, Wusong, Wenheng, Wenfu, Chengxin, Chengzhi, Guofu, Wuqing, Haiyang, Xinwu, Xinle, Xintai, Zhonglun, Zhongrong, Zhongmin, Erjia, Longcheng, Furong, Shanmei, Nanhe, Fuxiang and Baoan Villages.

Climate

Fongshan has a tropical climate. The average temperature is 23 °C (73.4 °F). The average precipitation is 1,500 to 2,000 millimeters (59 to 79 inches).

Government institutions

Kaohsiung City Council

Education

National FengHsin Senior High School
National Fengshan Senior High School
National FongShan Senior Commercial & Industrial Vocational School

Tourist attractions

Shuangci Pavilion (Mazu) Temple
Caogong Temple
Chenghuang Temple
Chenglan Fort
Dadong Arts Center
Dadong Wetlands Park
Dongbian Gate
Dongfu Bridge
Fengshan Gongtong Market
Fengshan Longshan Temple
Fengshan Tiangong Temple
Fongshan Stadium
Fongshan Community Culture Museum
Fongyi Tutorial Academy
Former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Center
Kaohsiung City Symphony Orchestra
Pingcheng Fort
Shuangcih Pavilion
Syunfong Fort
Weiwuying Metropolitan Park
Zhonghua Street Night Market

Transportation

Roads

National Highway No. 1
Provincial Highway No. 1
Provincial Highway No. 1E
Provincial Highway No. 25
Provincial Highway No. 88

Rails

Fongshan West Station, Fongshan Station, Dadong Station and Fongshan Junior High School Station of the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit
Fengshan railway station of Taiwan Railway

Notable natives

Chang Chun-yen, former electrical engineer and professor
Chen Chi-chuan, Mayor of Kaohsiung (1960–1968)
Kang Kang, singer and television host
Lin Ching-hsuan, former writer
Sammi Kao, singer
Tyzen Hsiao, composer, pianist and conductor

Notes

References

(30 September 2016). "Administrative Districts". Kaohsiung Municipal Government.
(21 November 2016). "Water Resources Bureau".
"Fongshan History".
"Welcome to Fongshan District First Household Registration Office, Kaohsiung City".
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