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Dongshi, Chiayi

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Dongshi Township (Chinese: 東石鄉; pinyin: Dōngshí Xiāng) is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

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Map of Dongshi Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan 614

History

Dongshi Township was put under the jurisdiction of Chiayi County in 1950.

Geography

It has a population total of 26,235 and an area of 81.5821 km2. Its coastline is 14 km in total length.

Administrative divisions

Tungshi, Yuanshu, Xingcuo, Wengang, Sanjia, Yongtun, Haipu, Longgang, Pilai, Xiayi, Dingyi, Xixia, Gangkou, Aogu, Gangqi, Niaosong, Weitan, Zhouzi, Tunglun, Xilun, Wenzi, Wangliao and Zhangtan Village.

Tourist attractions

  • Aogu Wetland
  • Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf
  • Dongshih Lake
  • Lusih Forest
  • Waisanding Offshore Sandbar

    • Notable natives

  • Huang Min-hui, acting Chairperson of Kuomintang (2016)

    • References

    Dongshi, Chiayi Wikipedia
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