Guishan, Taoyuan
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Guishan Township (龜山鄉) is a rural township in northeastern Taoyuan County, Taiwan.
- Area: 75.50 km²
- Population: 132,009 people (March 2008)
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[edit] History
Guishan was formerly known as Guilunshe. The name originated from a hill by the Mercy Buddha Temple of Shou Shan Rock, built in 7th year of the Qianlong Period of the Qing Dynasty.[1] The Pingpu and Keitago Lan tribes were located here.
[edit] Government and infrastructure
The Ministry of Justice operates Taipei Prison in Guishan.[2]
[edit] Transportation
Guishan is served by National Highway No. 1.
[edit] References
- ^ History — Taoyuan Gueishan Township Office, Taoyuan County, Taiwan.
- ^ "Chen Shui-bian now prisoner No. 1020." Taipei Times. Saturday December 4, 2010. Retrieved on February 1, 2011. "Supporters of former president Chen Shui-bian outside the Taipei Prison in Taoyuan County’s Gueishan Township[...]"
[edit] External links
- Taoyuan Guishan Township Office website (Chinese (Taiwan))
- Taoyuan Guishan Township Office website (English)
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Coordinates: 24°54′N 121°33′E / 24.900°N 121.550°E
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