Xihu Township (Chinese: 西湖鄉; pinyin: Xīhú Xiāng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Se-ô· hiong) is a rural township in Miaoli County, Taiwan.
Xihu Township
西湖鄉 Sihu | |
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Coordinates: 24°33′00″N 120°45′00″E / 24.55000°N 120.75000°E | |
Location | Miaoli County, Taiwan |
Area | |
• Total | 41 km2 (16 sq mi) |
Population (September 2023) | |
• Total | 6,284 |
• Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
Website | www |
Geography
editXihu is surrounded by Miaoli City on its east, Houlong to the north, Tongxiao to the west, and Tongluo to the south. In September 2023, its population was estimated at 6,284.[1]
Administrative divisions
editThe township comprises nine villages: Erhu, Gaopu, Hutung, Jinshi, Longdong, Sanhu, Sihu, Wuhu and Xiapu.[1]
Tourist attractions
editTransportation
editTaiwan High Speed Rail passes through the central part of the township, but no station is currently planned.
References
edit- ^ a b 112年9月份人口統計下載區 [September 2023 Population Statistic Downloads]. mlhr.miaoli.gov.tw (in Chinese). Miaoli County Government Household Registration Service. September 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
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