Luodong, Yilan
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Luodong (Chinese: 羅東; pinyin: Luódōng; Wade–Giles: Lo-tung; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lô-tong) is an urban township in the central part of Yilan County, Taiwan (Lanyang Plain). Its name derives from the Kavalan word rutung, meaning "monkey", referring to a large population of monkeys there half century ago. Luodong is famed for its large, beautifully landscaped sports park.
- Area: 11.34 km²
- Population: 73,196 people (2004)
[edit] Transportation
Luodong is served by the Yilan Line of Taiwan Railway Administration.
There are two interchanges in Luodong township along National Highway 5.
[edit] Features
Luodong has a large night market containing all the local food. It has a large community which organises dance clubs and recitals for the elderly of Luodong.
There is a second park in Luodong which is more family-oriented than the sports park.
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Coordinates: 24°40′36.06″N 121°46′0.93″E / 24.6766833°N 121.766925°E
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