Dapu, Chiayi
Dapu Township (Chinese: 大埔鄉; pinyin: Dàpǔ Xiāng) is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan. Part of the Siraya National Scenic Area, Dapu gets a major portion of its revenue from tourism. Among the birds that can be seen in the area is the fairy pitta.
Dapu Township 大埔鄉 | |
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 Zengwen Reservoir | |
 Dapu Township in Chiayi County | |
  Dapu Township 大埔鄉 | |
| Coordinates: 23°17′40.4″N 120°35′37.4″E | |
| Location | Chiayi County, Taiwan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 173 km2 (67 sq mi) |
| Population (May 2022) | |
| • Total | 4,504 |
History
Human activity is believed to have existed in Dapu since prehistoric times. Artifacts have been found in archaeological sites nearby.[1]
The Dutch East India Company started its colonization of Taiwan in 1624. When it established its presence in what is now Chiayi County in 1636, Dapu was a Tsou territory with no recorded Han Chinese activity. According to a 1647 census conducted by the Dutch, Kanakannavo, the tribe that resided in Dapu, contained 37 households (157 residents).[2]
Geography
The township has an area of 173.2472 km2 with a population of 4,504 people as of May 2022.
Administrative divisions
The township comprises five villages: Dapu, Heping, Jiadong, Xixing and Yongle.
Economy
A total of 5.2% of its land is used for agriculture.
Tourist attractions
- Siraya National Scenic Area
- Zengwen Reservoir
Transportation
The township is served by three access roads, which lead northwards towards Fanlu and Zhongpu Townships and southwards towards Nansi District in Tainan.[3]
References
- 《嘉義縣志》〈沿革志〉. Page 23.
- 《嘉義縣志》〈沿革志〉. Pages 89-90.
- "Welcome to Chiayi County Government-Dapu Township-About the Township". Archived from the original on 2015-07-12. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
Cities and townships of Chiayi County | ||
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County seat: Taibao | ||
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