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Beinan Township (Chinese: 卑南鄉; pinyin: Bēinán Xiāng; Wade–Giles: Pei1-nan2 Hsiang1; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Pi-lâm) is a rural township in Taitung County, Taiwan.
Contents
- Map of Beinan Beinan Township Taitung County Taiwan 954
- Name and History
- Geography
- Administrative divisions
- Tourist attractions
- Transportation
- Notable natives
- References
Map of Beinan, Beinan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan 954
Name and History
This south-eastern region of Taiwan was originally dominated by the Puyuma people. The township's name originates from the Puyuma language and is in memory of a great chief, Pinara.
During the Dutch era, the Dutch called it Pimala. During Qing rule, access to the area (Chinese: 卑南八社) was prohibited.
In 1875, Pi-lam Subprefecture (卑南廳) was established. During the period of Japanese rule, Pinan Village (卑南庄) was established under Taitō District, Taitō Prefecture.
Geography
The northeast part of the township is located at the Huatung Valley.
Administrative divisions
The township comprises 13 villages: Binlang, Chulu, Fushan, Fuyuan, Jiafeng, Liji, Lijia, Meinong, Mingfeng, Taian, Taiping, Tungxing and Wenquan.
Tourist attractions
Transportation
Beinan Township is accessible from Shanli Station of the Taiwan Railway Administration.