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Tainan Members Of The Legislative Yuan
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 commonly called the " prefectural capital" for its over 260-year history as the capital of Taiwan under Dutch rule, the Kingdom of Tungning and later Qing dynasty rule until 1887. Tainan's complex history of comebacks, redefinitions and renewals inspired its popular nickname "the Phoenix City". Tainan is classified as a "Sufficiency"-level global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. As Taiwan's oldest urban area with over 400 years history, Tainan was initially established by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a ruling and trading base called Fort Zeelandia during the Dutch colonial rule on the island. After Koxinga seized the Dutch fort in 1662, Tainan remained as the capital of the Tungning Kingdom ruled by House of Koxinga until 1683 and afterwards the capital of Taiwan Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Municipality (Taiwan)
Special municipality, historically known as Yuan-controlled municipality, is a first-level administrative division unit in Taiwan. It is the highest level of the country's administrative structure and is equivalent to a province. After the suspension of the provincial governments of 2018, the special municipalities along with provincial cities and counties have all governed directly under the central government. Currently total six cities are designated as special municipalities: Taipei, Taoyuan, New Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, all located in the most densely populated regions in the western half of the island. These special municipalities encompass five most populous metropolitan areas in Taiwan, accounting for more than two-thirds of the national population. History The first municipalities of the ROC were established in 1927 soon after they were designated as "cities" during the 1920s. Nominally, Dairen was a municipality as well, although it was un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xinying District
Xinying District () or Sinying District is a district and the location of the second administrative center of the Tainan City Government in Taiwan. Sugar production was the most important industry in Xinying. History On 7 January 1946, Tainan County was established and Xinying Township was made its county capital. On 25 December 1981, Xinying was upgraded from an urban township to a county-administered city. After 25 December 2010, Tainan City merged with Tainan County to form a single special municipality, subsequently Xinying City became Xinying District and became the capital of Tainan City along with Anping District. Geography Located in the northern portion of Tainan, Xinying has a tropical monsoon climate and is known for its many snacks and traditions. Administrative divisions Government institutions * Tainan City Government Education Senior high schools * National Xinying Senior High School (國立新營高級中學) * National Xinying Industrial Professional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigang District, Tainan
Sigang District, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (), alternatively spelled Xigang, is a rural district of about 24,611 residents in Tainan, Taiwan. It is home to two elementary schools, one junior high school, and one high school. History After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Sigang was organized as a rural township of Tainan County. On 25 December 2010, Tainan County was merged with Tainan City and Sigang was upgraded to a district of the city. Administrative divisions The district consists of Xigang, Nanhai, Gangtung, Shelin, Houying, Yingxi, Jinsha, Liucuo, Zhulin, Yongle, Xinfu and Qingan Village. Tourist attractions * Dajhong Temple * Hubi Temple * Temple of the Martial God See also * Tainan Tainan (), officially Tainan City, is a Special municipality (Taiwan), special municipality in southern Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait on its western coast. Tainan is the oldest city on the island and commonly c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syuejia District
Syuejia District, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (), alternatively spelled Xuejia, is a District (Taiwan), district of about 24,857 residents in Tainan City, Taiwan. Name History After the Retrocession Day, handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China (1912–1949), Republic of China in 1945, Syuejia was organized as a Township (Taiwan), rural township of Tainan County. On 2 February 1968, Syuejia was upgraded from rural township to urban township due to its population. On 25 December 2010, Tainan County was merged with Tainan City and Syuejia was upgraded to a District (Taiwan), district of the Special municipality (Taiwan), city. Administrative divisions Xiuchang, Mingyi, Cifu, Rende, Xinda, Xinrong, Dawan, Fenghe, Zhongzhou, Guanghua, Zhaigang, Pinghe and Sanqing Village. Education * Tainan Municipal Syuejia District Syuejia Elementary School * Tainan Municipal Syuejia District Syuejia Juni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiali District
Jiali District () is a district located in northern Tainan, Taiwan, about 15 km north of the former Dutch base of Fort Zeelandia. History In the 17th century, the place was named ''Soulang'' after one of the four subtribes of the local Siraya aborigines. ''Soulang'' was a village of about 1,500 inhabitants about north of Fort Zeelandia, and became a station of the Dutch East India Company. It later became the Chinese market-town called ''Siau-lang'' (). Republic of China After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Jiali was organized as an urban township of Tainan County. On 25 December 2010, Tainan County was merged with Tainan City and Jiali was upgraded to a district of the city. Administrative divisions The district consists of Tungning, Zhongren, Zhenshan, Jiannan, Anxi, Liuan, Jiahua, Haideng, Minan, Zilong, Yingxi, Wenxin, Jiaxing, Xiaying, Wennei and Nanshi Village. Education * National Pei Men Senior High School * Nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danei District
Danei District () is a District (Taiwan), rural district of about 8,948 residents in Tainan, Taiwan. History Formerly home to the Tevorangh Taiwanese Plains Aborigines, a branch of the Siraya people (Baccloangh subtribe). In 1920, the area was designated , , Tainan Prefecture. After the History of Taiwan since 1945, handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Danei was organized as a Township (Taiwan), rural township of Tainan County. On 25 December 2010, Tainan County merged with Tainan City and Danei was upgraded to a District (Taiwan), district of the Special municipality (Taiwan), city. Administrative divisions The district consists of Shihu, Shilin, Shicheng, Neijiang, Danei, Neiguo, Toushe, Huanhu, Erxi and Quxi Village.https://www.cec.gov.tw/pc/en/TV/nm67000001100000000.html Tourist attractions * Nanyuan Recreational Farm * Sanhu Lake * Siangong Temple * Tainan Astronomical Education Area * Tainan Science Education Museum * Tsou Ma Lai Farm * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guantian District
Guantian District () is a rural district in central Tainan, Taiwan. It is the hometown of former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian. It hosts a population of 20,866 residents. History Guantian (官田) was formerly known as the "Guantian" (官佃). During Dutch rule, this area belonged to the government as "Wang Tian" (王田). During Ming Zheng rule, Wang Tian was changed to "Guantian", and the land was handed over to the civil and military officials, who can then recruit the farmers. Among them, the Chen Yonghua family had the most commitments and gradually formed a Han Chinese settlement, hence the name "Guantian" (官佃). Under the Qing rule, it became "Guantian village" (官佃庄). During the Japanese colonial era in 1920, it was renamed as "Guantian village" (官田庄), belonging to Zengwun County, Tainan Prefecture. In 1953 after the war, it became "Guantian Township" (官田鄉). On 25 December 2010, it was renamed as "Guantian District" (官田區). Guantia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lioujia District
Lioujia District, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency () is a rural District (Taiwan), district of about 21,392 residents in Tainan, Taiwan. History After the Retrocession Day, handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China (1912–1949), Republic of China in 1945, Lioujia was organized as a Township (Taiwan), rural township of Tainan County. On 25 December 2010, Tainan County was merged with Tainan City and Lioujia was upgraded to a District (Taiwan), district of the Special municipality (Taiwan), city. Geography Lioujia District is bordered to the east by Nansi District; to the north by Liouying District and Dongshan District, Tainan, Dongshan District; to the south by Guantian District and Danei District, and to the west by Xiaying District. Administrative divisions Liujia, Jiatung, Jianan, Longhu, Qijia, Erjia, Shuilin, Zhongshe, Guigang, Jingpu, Wangye and Daqiu Village. Tourist attractions * Chishan L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiaying District
Xiaying District () is a rural district of about 22,825 residents in Tainan, Taiwan. History After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Xiaying was organized as a rural township of Tainan County. On 25 December 2010, Tainan County was merged with Tainan City and Xiaying was upgraded to a district of the city A city is a human settlement of a substantial size. The term "city" has different meanings around the world and in some places the settlement can be very small. Even where the term is limited to larger settlements, there is no universally agree .... Administrative divisions Xiaying, Renli, Zhainei, Houjie, Xinxing, Yingqian, Datun, Dabei, Maogang, Zhongying, Kaihua, Xilian, Hejian, Jiazhong and Hongcuo Village. Tourist attractions * Sinying Sugar Plant Notable natives * Chen Wei-zen, Minister of the Interior (2014–2016) * Yen Shui-long, former painter and sculptor References External links * Districts of Tain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madou District
Madou District () is a District (Taiwan), district of about 43,071 residents in Tainan, Taiwan. It owes its name to the Siraya language word ''Moatau'' or ''Mattou''. ''Mattau'' was one of the four core Siraya people, Sirayan villages during much of Taiwan's colonial history and figured heavily in the formation of colonial policy in Dutch Formosa. Currently, it is a well-known town in Tainan for its local culinary specialties and historical sites, and has become more prosperous in recent five years due to the presence of two universities. As an example of the increased attention Madou is receiving, the New Year Countdown Night for 2006 in Tainan was held at Madou Junior High School. History In the 17th century, ''Mattau'' was a village of about two to three thousand; the name was also spelled variously ''Matau'', ''Mataw'', ''Mattouw'', ''Mathau'', ''Matthau'', ''Mattauw'' and ''Mandauw''. Mattau was the largest and most powerful of four main aboriginal villages near Taoyuan, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dongshan District, Tainan
Dongshan District () is a rural district in Tainan, Taiwan. It was formerly called Hoansia (). History During the Dutch era, the place was known as ''Dorko'', and existed as a township called ''To-lo-koh'' in the early 20th century. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Dongshan was organized as a rural township of Tainan County. On 25 December 2010, Tainan County merged with Tainan City and Dongshan was upgraded to a district of the city. Administrative divisions Dongshan, Dongzhong, Dongzheng, Dake, Sanrong, Keli, Donghe, Shengxian, Nanxi, Shuiyun, Lin’an, Dongyuan, Lingnan, Nanshi, Qingshan and Gaoyuan Villages. Economy Dongshan is famous for its coffee Coffee is a beverage brewed from roasted, ground coffee beans. Darkly colored, bitter, and slightly acidic, coffee has a stimulating effect on humans, primarily due to its caffeine content, but decaffeinated coffee is also commercially a ... crop. Tourist attracti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houbi District
Houbi District () is a rural District (Taiwan), district of about 22,108 residents in Tainan, Taiwan. History After the Retrocession Day, handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China (1912–1949), Republic of China in 1945, Houbi was organized as a Township (Taiwan), rural township of Tainan County. On 25 December 2010, Tainan County was merged with Tainan City and Houbi was upgraded to a District (Taiwan), district of the Special municipality (Taiwan), city. Administrative divisions Dingan, Dingzhang, Fuan, Houba, Houbi, Houbu, Jiadong, Jiamin, Jiatian, Jingli, Jingliao, Kanding, Molin, Pingan, Shian, Tugou, Wushu, Xinjia, Xintung, Zhangan and Zhuxin Village. Tourist attractions * Houbi Huang Family Mansion * Jingliao Huang Family Mansion * Saint Cross Church * Lower Jiadong Taian Temple * Putuo Buddhist Temple * Ruan Family Mansion * Wushulin Sugar Plant Transportation * Taiwan Railways Administration, TRA Houbi railway station, Houbi Station Notable na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
