Area 5.714 km² Postal code 234 | Region Northern Taiwan Time zone CST (UTC+8) Population 225,353 (Jan 2016) Local time Sunday 3:41 PM | |
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Weather 29°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 57% Humidity Points of interest Lehua Night Market, Ren'ai Park, Museum of World Religions, Zhongzheng Riverside Park, Luguanghe'an Park | ||
Yonghe District (Chinese: 永和區; pinyin: Yǒnghé Qū; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Éng-hô-khu) is an inner city district in the southern part of New Taipei, Taiwan. Yonghe District is the smallest district in New Taipei City. It is primarily a residential area, and serves as a bedroom community for industry in Taipei and surrounding areas. With around 40,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, Yonghe is the densest district-level subdivision in Taiwan, and one of the densest local government subdivisions in the world.
Contents
- Map of Yonghe District New Taipei City Taiwan 234
- History
- Geology
- Notable products
- Government agencies
- Tourist attractions
- Transportation
- Notable residents
- References
Map of Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 234
History
On 1 January 1979, Yonghe was established as county-controlled city of Taipei County. With the changing of Taipei County to the special municipality of New Taipei City on 25 December 2010, Yonghe City was changed to Yonghe District.
Geology
The Xindian River forms a natural boundary between Yonghe and Taipei City to the north and east, although three bridges connect the two areas. To the south and west lies Zhonghe District, which shares some administration and facilities with Yonghe.
Notable products
The city is famous for its soy milk, and breakfast stores advertising "Yonghe Soy Milk" can be found all over Taiwan.
Government agencies
Tourist attractions
Transportation
Yonghe is served by the Zhonghe Line of the Taipei Metro, Station of which are located in the city: Dingxi. In addition, Fuhe Bridge passes through Yonghe and has an interchange there, as does the MacAuthur 1st & 2nd bridges .
Three major bridges connect Yonghe with other districts: