Fongshan District, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency () is a

district A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivision ...

located in southern

Kaohsiung Kaohsiung City ( Mandarin Chinese: ; Wade–Giles: ''Kao¹-hsiung²;'' Pinyin: ''Gāoxióng'') is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan. It ranges from the coastal urban center to the rural Yushan Range with an area of . Ka ...

Taiwan Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the no ...

. Fongshan is one of the administrative centers of Kaohsiung and is home to the

Republic of China Military Academy The Republic of China Military Academy () is the service academy for the army of the Republic of China, located in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung. Previously known as the the military academy produced commanders who fought in many of China ...

. There are three military units currently located in Fongshan. Both the

and R.O.C. Army Infantry School came to Taiwan from

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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

, 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 Tainan (), officially Tainan City, is a special municipality in southern Taiwan facing the Taiwan Strait on its western coast. Tainan is the oldest city on the island and also commonly known as the "Capital City" for its over 200 years of his ...

(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 was one of the administrative divisions of Taiwan during the Japanese rule. The prefecture consisted of modern-day Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County. Population Administrative divisions Cities and districts In 1945 ( Shōwa 20), the ...

. 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 Kaohsiung County was a county in southern Taiwan between 1945 and 2010. The county seat was located in Fongshan City. History Kaohsiung County was established on 6 December 1945 on the territory of Takao Prefecture () shortly after the end of ...

, and was established in 1945 as an

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. It was upgraded to a

county-administered city A county-administered city is a unit of administrative divisions of Taiwan, administrative division in Taiwan. Under the administrative structure of Taiwan, it is at the same level as a township (Taiwan), township or a district (Taiwan), district ...

on 1 July 1972. On 24 December 2010, it was upgraded to a

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 The Fengshan Longshan Temple () is a Chinese temple in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. History The temple is predicted to be constructed in the early years of Qianlong Emperor of Qing Dynasty. It is the second oldest among Taiwan's five L ...

Fengshan Tiangong Temple The Fengshan Tiangong Temple () is a temple in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. This temple is dedicated to Jade Emperor. History The temple was constructed in 1798. Architecture The temple is a two-story building designed in the Southe ...

* 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 Fongshan Junior High School is a station on the Orange line of the Kaohsiung MRT in Fongshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Station overview The station is a two-level, underground station with an island platform and three exits. The station is ...

of the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit *

Fengshan railway station Fengshan station (), is a railway station on the Taiwan Railways Administration Pingtung line located in Fongshan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. The station is located about 700 meters, or 2300 feet northeast of the Kaohsiung MRT Fengsha ...

Taiwan Railways Administration Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) is a railway operator in Taiwan. It is an agency of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, responsible for managing, maintaining, and running conventional passenger and freight railway services ...

Notable natives

Chang Chun-yen Chang Chun-yen (12 October 1937 – 12 October 2018) was a Taiwanese electrical engineer and professor who served as President of National Chiao Tung University (NCTU). He was a member of Academia Sinica. He was also elected an international ...

, former electrical engineer and professor *

Chen Chi-chuan Chen Chi-chuan -- Frank C. Chen (; June 6, 1898 – May 11, 1993), also known as Tan Khe-chhoan was a member of the " Chen family from Kaohsiung". He was a Taiwanese politician and businessman who served as the mayor of Kaohsiung between 196 ...

Mayor of Kaohsiung The Mayor of Kaohsiung is the head of the Kaohsiung City Government, Taiwan and is elected to a four-year term. The current mayor is Chen Chi-mai who took office since 24 August 2020. Titles List of mayors Prefectural city era (appointe ...

(1960–1968) *

Kang Kang Kang Ching-jung (), or commonly known as Kang Kang (), is a Taiwanese entertainer, singer and television host. He was first discovered by Chang Fei during a TV show performance. Before entering Taiwanese showbiz, Kang switched jobs many times. He ...

, singer and television host * Lin Ching-hsuan, former writer *

Sammi Kao Kao Sheng-mei (born 27 January 1969), also known as Sammi Kao, is a Taiwanese pop singer of Bunun and Han Chinese descent. She won "Best Mandarin Artist" at the 1992 4th Golden Melody Awards. Kao rose to fame after singing the theme songs of 5 ...

, singer *

Tyzen Hsiao Tyzen Hsiao (; 1 January 1938 – 24 February 2015) was a Taiwanese composer of the neo-Romantic school. Many of his vocal works set poems written in Taiwanese Hokkien, the mother tongue of the majority of the island's residents at the time. H ...