Suao Township
Su'ao Township
蘇澳鎭 Su-ao, Suao | |
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![]() Port in Su'ao Township | |
![]() Location of Suao in Yilan | |
Coordinates: 24°36′N 121°51′E / 24.600°N 121.850°E | |
Country | Taiwan |
County | Yilan |
Area | |
• Total | 89.01 km2 (34.37 sq mi) |
Population (December 2014) | |
• Total | 41,018 |
Time zone | UTC+8 (Chungyuan Standard Time Zone) |
Postal code | 270 |
Website | suao.gov.tw |
Su'ao Township (Chinese: 蘇澳鎭; pinyin: Sū'ào Zhèn; Wade–Giles: Su1-ao4 Chen4; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: So͘-ò), alternately romanized as Su-ao, is located in southern Yilan County, Taiwan, is an urban township that is famous for its seafood restaurants and cold springs.[1] It is a terminus of National Highway No. 5, the Su'ao-Hualian Express Way, and the North-Link Line of the Taiwan Railway Administration. It also has two large harbors: Su'ao Port, a multi-function seaport that also houses a naval base; and Nanfang-ao Port, a major fishing port of Taiwan.
History
Japanese rule
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Txu-pclmaps-oclc-6550514-suo-2420-i.jpg/220px-Txu-pclmaps-oclc-6550514-suo-2420-i.jpg)
During Japanese rule, the area was established as Suō Town (蘇澳街), Suō District, Taihoku Prefecture.[2]
Post-war
After World War II, the town was converted to a township under Taipei County. In 1950, the township was put under the newly established Yilan County.[2]
Climate
Climate data for Su'ao | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 27.8 (82.0) |
28.4 (83.1) |
29.8 (85.6) |
31.9 (89.4) |
33.1 (91.6) |
34.5 (94.1) |
36.3 (97.3) |
35.8 (96.4) |
34.9 (94.8) |
32.3 (90.1) |
31.0 (87.8) |
29.2 (84.6) |
36.3 (97.3) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 19.1 (66.4) |
19.6 (67.3) |
21.7 (71.1) |
24.6 (76.3) |
27.3 (81.1) |
29.9 (85.8) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.2 (88.2) |
29.3 (84.7) |
26.3 (79.3) |
23.4 (74.1) |
20.4 (68.7) |
25.4 (77.7) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.4 (61.5) |
16.9 (62.4) |
18.8 (65.8) |
21.6 (70.9) |
24.4 (75.9) |
26.9 (80.4) |
28.6 (83.5) |
28.2 (82.8) |
26.6 (79.9) |
23.8 (74.8) |
20.9 (69.6) |
17.7 (63.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.1 (57.4) |
14.5 (58.1) |
16.1 (61.0) |
18.9 (66.0) |
21.8 (71.2) |
24.2 (75.6) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.5 (77.9) |
24.1 (75.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
18.7 (65.7) |
15.5 (59.9) |
20.1 (68.2) |
Record low °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
7.2 (45.0) |
5.8 (42.4) |
10.7 (51.3) |
14.8 (58.6) |
18.1 (64.6) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.1 (71.8) |
17.4 (63.3) |
16.1 (61.0) |
10.1 (50.2) |
6.3 (43.3) |
5.0 (41.0) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 362.8 (14.28) |
329.3 (12.96) |
200.3 (7.89) |
186.9 (7.36) |
261.8 (10.31) |
246.0 (9.69) |
177.2 (6.98) |
279.9 (11.02) |
535.3 (21.07) |
744.8 (29.32) |
682.0 (26.85) |
433.5 (17.07) |
4,439.8 (174.8) |
Average rainy days | 20.3 | 20.0 | 19.3 | 17.2 | 19.0 | 14.8 | 9.1 | 11.5 | 17.1 | 20.6 | 20.2 | 20.3 | 209.4 |
Average relative humidity (%) | 80.3 | 81.8 | 81.1 | 81.5 | 82.3 | 81.9 | 77.6 | 78.4 | 79.6 | 80.6 | 81.3 | 79.4 | 80.5 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 64.7 | 62.1 | 85.1 | 90.9 | 117.2 | 160.0 | 246.7 | 226.4 | 151.3 | 93.8 | 71.0 | 64.0 | 1,433.2 |
Source: Central Weather Bureau |
Demographics
As of December 2016, Su'ao had 14,109 households and a total population of 40,493, including 19,877 females and 20,616 males.[3]
Villages
The township comprises 26 villages: Aiding, Cunren, Dingliao, Gangbian, Longde, Nanan, Nancheng, Nanjian, Nanning, Nanqiang, Nanxing, Nanzheng, Shengai, Shenghu, Subei, Sunan, Sutung, Suxi, Tungao, Xincheng, Yongchun, Yongguang, Yongle, Yongrong, Zhangan and Zhaoyang.[3]
Tourist attractions
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/%E5%85%A7%E5%9F%A4%E6%B5%B7%E7%81%98_Neipi_Coast%2C_Suao_-_panoramio.jpg/220px-%E5%85%A7%E5%9F%A4%E6%B5%B7%E7%81%98_Neipi_Coast%2C_Suao_-_panoramio.jpg)
- Coral Museum
- Neipi Beach
- Su'ao Cold Spring
- Su'ao Fortress
- Tofu Cape
- Wulaokeng Scenic Area
- Zhu Dayu Culture Museum
- Bai Mi Wooden Clog Village
- Baitul Muslimin Mosque
Transportation
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/SuaoStation.jpg/220px-SuaoStation.jpg)
Notable People
- Chang Chen-yue, singer
- Cheng Jei-cheng, Minister of Education (2008-2009)
- Chang Yung-fa, founder of Evergreen Group
Gallery
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View of the Port of Su'ao
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Port of Su'ao at night
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Administrative building in the Port of Su'ao
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Neipi Harbor
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View of Neipi Beach
References
- ^ "2015 Su'ao Cold Spring Festival opens on Friday". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan News Channel. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ a b 歷史沿革 [Historical evolution]. suao.gov.tw (in Chinese). Suao Township Office. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ a b 蘇澳鎮人口統計 [Su'ao Township Population Statistics]. e-land.gov.tw (in Chinese). Yilan County Government. December 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2017.[permanent dead link]
External links
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