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Suao Township

Coordinates: 24°36′N 121°51′E / 24.600°N 121.850°E / 24.600; 121.850
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Su'ao Township
蘇澳鎭
Su-ao, Suao
Urban township
Port in Su'ao Township
Port in Su'ao Township
Location of Suao in Yilan
Location of Suao in Yilan
Coordinates: 24°36′N 121°51′E / 24.600°N 121.850°E / 24.600; 121.850
CountryTaiwan
CountyYilan
Area
 • Total89.01 km2 (34.37 sq mi)
Population
 (December 2014)
 • Total41,018
Time zoneUTC+8 (Chungyuan Standard Time Zone)
Postal code
270
Websitesuao.gov.tw
Su'ao Township office

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

Map of Su'ao (labeled as Suō) and surrounding area (1944)

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
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

Neipi Beach

Transportation

Su'ao Station

Notable People

Gallery

  • View of the Port of Su'ao
    View of the Port of Su'ao
  • Port of Su'ao at night
    Port of Su'ao at night
  • Administrative building in the Port of Su'ao
    Administrative building in the Port of Su'ao
  • Neipi Harbor
    Neipi Harbor
  • View of Neipi Beach
    View of Neipi Beach

References

  1. ^ "2015 Su'ao Cold Spring Festival opens on Friday". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan News Channel. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b 歷史沿革 [Historical evolution]. suao.gov.tw (in Chinese). Suao Township Office. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
  3. ^ 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

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Suao Township, Yilan.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Suao.


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