Country Taiwan Area 66.9 km² Local time Saturday 3:25 PM | County Chiayi Population 37,038 (Dec 2014) Province Taiwan Province | |
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Weather 24°C, Wind N at 26 km/h, 59% Humidity Points of interest Southern Branch of the Natio, Shuiniu Park, Jiajiren Park | ||
Taibao City (Chinese: 太保市) is a county-controlled city and the county seat of Chiayi County, Taiwan.
Contents
- Map of Taibao City Chiayi County Taiwan 612
- Name
- History
- Administrative divisions
- Government institutions
- Education
- Tourist attractions
- Rail
- Road
- References
Map of Taibao City, Chiayi County, Taiwan 612
Name
The city was named after the government position of Wang De-lu, whose hometown is Taibao, in the 19th century.
History
Formerly Tsing-kau-boe (Chinese: 前溝尾; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chêng-kau-bóe).
Taibao City was established as Taibao Township in August 1945 after the handover of Taiwan from Japan to China. In August 1946, Taibao Township was incorporated to Chiayi City to become Taibao District. In September 1950, it became the Taibao Township under Chiayi County administration. In July 1991, it became Taibao City.
Administrative divisions
The city has 18 villages, which are Beixin, Nanxin, Bixiang, Maliao, Guogou, Gangwei, Tianwei, Jiubi, Xinpi, Qiantan, Houtan, Meipu, Houzhuang, Taibao, Dongshi, Lunding, Chunzhu and Anren Village.
Government institutions
Education
Tourist attractions
Rail
The city is accessible by Chiayi Station of the Taiwan High Speed Rail.
Road
The city is served by Chiayi Bus Rapid Transit connecting it with neighboring Chiayi City.