Lingya District

Name

The district is named after a traditional community on the coast called "Lingyaliao" (苓雅寮; ) or 苓仔寮 (), after the similar-sounding 苓仔 (), which refers to a place where fishermen would put their nets after use. After 1945, the community was combined with "Guotianzi" (過田子), "Lingdeguan" (林德官), and "Wukuaicuo" (五塊厝) to form "Lienya District" (連雅區). In 1952 the original name Lingya (苓雅) was restored.

Administrative divisions

The district is divided into 69 villages, which are subdivided into 1,248 neighborhoods. Traditionally, Lingya is divided into 4 areas, although they are rarely used today. They are:

• Guotianzai (過田仔)
• Lindeguan (林德官)
• Lingyaliao (苓仔寮)
• Wukuaicuo (五塊厝)

Villages in the district are Boren, Lingzhou, Lingsheng, Lingzhong, Lingya, Lingtung, Chengbei, Chengxi, Chengtung, Yicheng, Guzhong, Tianxi, Renhe, Renzheng, Guangze, Meitian, Huatang, Rizhong, Puzhao, Hexu, Qinglang, Putian, Linfu, Linwei, Linan, Guanghua, Linxing, Linhua, Linxi, Linzhong, Linquan, Linnan, Zhongzheng, Shangyi, Tongqing, Kaixuan, Anxiang, Zoujie, Fushou, Funan, Wuquan, Minzhu, Linde, Lingui, Linrong, Yingming, Linjing, Zhaoyang, Fulong, Fuxiang, Fuhai, Fukang, Furen, Fude, Fuju, Futung, Fuxi, Yongkang, Zhengwen, Zhengyan, Zhengda, Wufu, Zhengxin, Zhengdao, Zhengyi, Zhengren, Wenchang, Jianjun and Weiwu Village.

Education

Universities

• National Sun Yat-sen University
• National Kaohsiung Normal University

Schools

• Kaohsiung Japanese School
• Kaohsiung Municipal Jhong-Jheng Senior High School

Tourist attractions

• 85 Sky Tower
• Birthday Park
• Chen Jhong-he Memorial Hall
• Chung Cheng Martial Arts Stadium
• Glory Pier
• Guanghua Night Market
• Holy Rosary Cathedral
• Kaohsiung City Lingya Sports Center
• Kaohsiung Cultural Center
• Kaohsiung Guandi Temple
• Kaohsiung Music Center
• Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal
• Kaohsiung Wonderland (annually since 2024)
• Maritime Park
• Rainbow Park
• Sihwei Flower Park
• Singjhong Flower Market
• Singuang Ferry Wharf
• Tomb of Chen Jhong-he
• Water Tower Park

Transportation

Train stations

• KMRT Cultural Center Station
• KMRT Martial Arts Stadium Station
• KMRT Sanduo Shopping District Station
• KMRT Weiwuying Station
• KMRT Wukuaicuo Station
• KLRT Kaisyuan Park Station
• KLRT Department of Health Station
• KLRT Wucyuan Elementary School Station
• KLRT Kaisyuan Wuchang Station
• KLRT Cruise Terminal Station
• KLRT Glory Pier Station (connects to Glory Pier)

Highways

• Freeway 1
• Provincial Highways 1F and 17

Harbors

• Glory Pier

Notable natives

• A-Lin, singer
• Hsu Kun-yuan, former politician

References

References

1. "Glossary of Names for Admin Divisions". Ministry of Interior of the ROC.
2. [http://cabu.kcg.gov.tw/linya/a2_6.asp#top2 Household Registration Office] {{Webarchive. link. (2009-09-05 , ''January 2014'')
3. "2018 Local Elections".
4. (2024-12-13). "2025 Kaohsiung Wonderland festival to feature Chiikawa characters {{!}} Taiwan News {{!}} Dec. 13, 2024 10:27".