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
Xihu Service Area
Xihu Service Area
Xihu Township in Miaoli County
Xihu Township in Miaoli County
Xihu Township is located in Taiwan
Xihu Township
Xihu Township
Coordinates: 24°33′00″N 120°45′00″E / 24.55000°N 120.75000°E / 24.55000; 120.75000
LocationMiaoli County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total41 km2 (16 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2023)
 • Total6,284
 • Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Websitewww.xihu.gov.tw Edit this at Wikidata (in Chinese)
Xihu Township Office

Geography

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Xihu 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

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The township comprises nine villages: Erhu, Gaopu, Hutung, Jinshi, Longdong, Sanhu, Sihu, Wuhu and Xiapu.[1]

Tourist attractions

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Transportation

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Taiwan High Speed Rail passes through the central part of the township, but no station is currently planned.

References

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  1. ^ 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.