Sinwu, Taoyuan
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| Sinwu 新屋 |
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| — Rural Township — | |
| Sinwu Township · 新屋鄉 | |
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 Sinwu
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| Coordinates: 24°58′41″N 121°04′03″E / 24.97806°N 121.0675°E | |
| Country |  Taiwan |
| Region | Northern Taiwan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hsu Tongchi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85.0166 km2 (32.8 sq mi) |
| Population (May 2010) | |
| • Total | 49,383 |
| • Density | 580.9/km2 (1,504.4/sq mi) |
| Website | http://www.shinwu.gov.tw/ |
Sinwu (新屋, also spelled Hsinwu) is a rural, coastal township in southeast Taoyuan County, Taiwan Province of the Republic of China.
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[edit] Overview
- Area: 85.0166 km²[1]
- Population: 49,383 people (May 2010)
Sinwu Township accounts for almost 7% of Taoyuan's total land area and is the 6th largest township in Taoyuan County.[1] Local industries include agriculture, fisheries, and livestock.[2] 90% of Sinwu residents are Hakka.[3]
Many rivers flow through the township, including the Shezih River, Sinwu River, Foshing River, Fusing River, and Houhu River.[4]
[edit] Transportation
Sinwu is served by Provincial Highway No. 66.
[edit] Education
Sinwu has 11 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, and one high school. It also has one township nursery, three kindergartens, other private kindergartens, and a township library.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Geographical Location". Shin Wu Township Office. http://www.shinwu.gov.tw/core/eng/inpage.php?pageId=118. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ "Local Specialties". Shin Wu Township.
- ^ "Sinwu Introduction". Shin Wu Township Office. http://www.shinwu.gov.tw/core/eng/index.php. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ "Traffic Overview". Shin Wu City Office. http://www.shinwu.gov.tw/core/eng/inpage.php?pageId=119. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ "Education & Culture". Shin Wu Township Office. http://www.shinwu.gov.tw/core/eng/inpage.php?pageId=120. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
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