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Yanchao District
District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Yanchao |
| official_name | Yanchao District |
| native_name | 燕巢區 |
| native_name_lang | zh-hant |
| settlement_type | District |
| image_skyline | Tianliao Moon World.JPG |
| image_map | Yanchao KH.svg |
| map_caption | Yanchao District in Kaohsiung City |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | Taiwan |
| subdivision_type1 | Region |
| subdivision_name1 | Southern Taiwan |
| seat_type | |
| parts_type | Divisions |
| parts_style | |
| parts | |
| government_footnotes | tags -- |
| leader_name | |
| area_footnotes | tags -- |
| population_footnotes | tags -- |
| population_total | 28794 |
| population_as_of | October 2023 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| postal_code_type | Postal code |
| website |
Yanchao District () is a district of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
History
After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Yanchao was organized as a rural township of Kaohsiung County. On 25 December 2010, Kaohsiung County was merged with Kaohsiung City and Yanchao was upgraded to a district of the city.
Administrative divisions
The district consists of Jianshan, Qionglin, Anzhao, Jiaoxiu, Fengxiong, Jinshan, Tungyan, Nanyan, Xiyan, Hengshan and Shenshui Village.
Education
- National Kaohsiung Normal University
- National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
- Shu-Te University
- I-Shou University College of Medicine
Tourist attractions
- Agongdian Reservoir
- Chang-E Valley
- Chiliu Waterfall
- Guanshui Temple
- Jiaosu Mazu Temple
- Mount Jiguan
- Mount Nihou
- Sun Valley
- Yangnyu Lake
Transportation
Yanchao is served by Freeways 1, 3, and 10, Provincial Highway 22, and City Route 186.
Notable natives
- Wu Rong-i, Vice Premier of the Republic of China (2005–2006)
- Yang Chiu-hsing, Magistrate of Kaohsiung County (2001–2010)
References
References
- (July 2025). "Glossary of Names for Admin Divisions". Ministry of Interior of the ROC.
- "2018 Local Elections".
- "Yanchao Tourism".
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