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West Central District
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | West Central |
| native_name | 中西區 |
| native_name_lang | zh-Hant-TW |
| settlement_type | District |
| image_skyline | 臺南府城 - panoramio.jpg |
| image_map | Jhongsi TN.svg |
| map_caption | West Central District in Tainan City |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_type1 | Special municipality |
| subdivision_name | Taiwan |
| subdivision_name1 | Tainan |
| established_title | Formation |
| established_date | 1 April 2004 |
| government_type | District government |
| leader_title | District Chief |
| leader_name | Chen Sheng-nan |
| timezone | National Standard Time |
| utc_offset | +8 |
| website |
West Central District () is a district located in the center of Tainan City, Taiwan. It is home to 76,983 people.
History
The district was founded on 1 January 2004, which merged with West District and Central District.
This district was the capital of Taiwan for approximately 200 years. Its history 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.
Education
- National University of Tainan (Main Campus)
- National Tainan Junior College of Nursing
Tourist attractions
- Beiji Temple
- Bo Yang Museum
- Chih-kan Cultural Area
- Chin Men Theater
- Duiyue Gate
- Five Harbors
- Former Tainan Assembly Hall
- Former Tainan Weather Observatory
- Fort Provintia
- Grand Matsu Temple
- Great South Gate
- Hai'an Road Art Street
- Hayashi Department Store
- Kaiji Wu Temple
- Kongmiao Shopping District
- Koxinga Ancestral Shrine
- Mingshen Garden
- National Museum of Taiwan Literature
- National Tainan Living Arts Center
- Sanguan Temple
- Shennong Street
- Shuixian Gong Market
- Snail Alley
- State Temple of the Martial God
- Tainan Art Museum
- Tainan Confucian Temple
- Tainan Film Center
- Tainan Judicial Museum
- Tainan Wude Hall
- Tainan Wu Garden
- Taiwan Confucian Temple
- Tang Te-chang Memorial Park
- Temple of the Five Concubines
- Wusheng Night Market
- Yongle Market
- Yeh Shih-tao Literature Memorial Hall
Transportation
The district is served by Provincial Highways 17, 17A, and 20. City Route 182 passes through the district. the Tainan railway station is located nearby.
Notable natives
- Shara Lin, musician, actress, singer, and television host
References
References
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