Xincheng Township or Sincheng Township (Chinese: 新城鄉; pinyin: Xīnchéng Xiāng) is a rural township located in north of Hualien County, Taiwan, and has a population of 20,308 inhabitants and 8 villages. It is also the smallest township in Hualien County.
History
Formerly called Toloboan (Chinese: 哆囉滿; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: To-lô-boán).
Administrative divisions
The township comprises eight villages: Beipu, Dahan, Jiali, Jialin, Jiaxin, Kangle, Shunan and Xincheng.
Climate
- Subtropical monsoon and humid climate
- Average temperature: 22.5 °C (72.5 °F)
- Average precipitation: 2,200 mm (87 in)
Economy
The township is home to the cement mining operated by Asia Cement Corporation and its cement plant.
Education
- Dahan Institute of Technology
Tourist attractions
- Qixingtan Beach
- Chihsing Tan Katsuo Museum
- Tzu Chi Jing She (Temple of Tzu Chi Foundation)
- Asia Cement Ecological Park
Transportation
Air
- Hualien Airport
Rail
- TRA Beipu Station (North-link line)
- TRA Sincheng (Taroko) Station (North-link line)
Road
- Provincial Highway No.9
- County road No.193
Notable natives
- Wang Shin-lung, Commander of the Republic of China Army
References
External links
- Office of Xincheng Township(Chinese)
