Zhushan, Nantou

Zhushan Township (Chinese: 竹山鎮; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhúshān Zhèn; Tongyong Pinyin: Jhúshan Jhèn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tek-san; lit. 'Bamboo Mountain') is an urban township in the southwest part of Nantou County, Taiwan, and off the south shore of Zhuoshui River.

Zhushan Township
竹山鎮
Urban township
Zhushan Township in Nantou County
Zhushan Township in Nantou County
LocationNantou County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total247 km2 (95 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2023)
 • Total51,800
 • Density210/km2 (540/sq mi)

Geography

Population: 51,800 people

Administrative divisions

Zhushan, Zhongzheng, Zhongshan, Yunlin, Zhuwei, Guilin, Xiaping, Zhonghe, Zhongqi, Xiulin, Daan, Yanhe, Yanxiang, Yanzheng, Yanping, Yanshan, Shanchong, Sheliao, Zhongyang, Fuzhou, Tianzi, Huiyao, Dexing, Fuxing, Liyu, Pingding, Ruizhu and Tongtou Village.

Government agencies
  • Central Backup Center of Central Emergency Operation Center

Education
  • National Zhushan Senior High School

Tourist attractions
  • Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park
  • Jiji Weir
  • Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area
  • Zhushan Zinan Temple
  • Beishi Xigu (north force creek valley)
  • Shadonggong National Earthquake Park
  • Stair Suspension Bridge
  • Sun Link Sea Forest Recreational Area
  • Xiaping Natural Education Park
  • Momotaro Village

Events
  • Chien Chiao Ritual[1]

Transportation
Zhushan Bus Station
  • Railway: no through here, but can boarding the train at Ershui Station.
  • Highway: Tai 3 Line, through downtown of Zhushan
  • Formosa Freeway Nat'l No.3 Zhushan IC at 243.7 km.

Notable natives
  • Min Kao, American businessperson

References
  1. Everington, Keoni (19 October 2017). "100-year temple festival coming to Nantou's Zhushan township next week". Taiwan News. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
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