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| Jhuangwei Township - Local introduction |
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| Jhuangwei Township |
Jhuangwei Township |
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Introduce |
Jhuangwei Township |
Anonymity |
Minjhuangwei |
Land Area |
38.4769 km2 (4th quarter statistics, 2003) |
Population |
26,137(4th quarter statistics, 2003) |
Villages |
14 villages, 221 neighborhoods |
Location |
Located at the northeast part of Yilan County, in the center of the Lanyang Plain coast, Jiaosi Township borders the Pacific Ocean to the east, Toucheng Township to the north, Jiaosi Township and Yilan City to its northwest, and Wujie Township to its south. |
Description |
Located at the center of the Lanyang Plain coastline, Jhuangwei Township is blessed with abundant agricultural produce year round. Green onions in spring, melons in summer, migrant birds in the fall, and garlic in the winter give Jhuangwei a unique rustic landscape following the change of the seasons. Through the operation of recreational farms and combining with local farm produces and scenic spots, the farmers have successfully increased their income. |
Head |
Ciou, Yao-Zu |
Historical
Description |
Minjhuangwei was the old name of Jhuangwei Township. Looking into the history of this town, in the early days it was inhabited mainly by the Kavalan Pingpu Tribes. In the early Jiacing Emperor reign of the Cing Dynasty, Wu Sha's son Wu Guang Yi followed in his fathers footsteps and led a group of people to open and clear the now Jhuangwei area. When the land was cleared, it was divided into small lots and given to those who helped clear the land as a reward. That was how Jhuangwei got its name. In the early 19th century, Lin Ming Jhan who came with Wu Sha from Mainland China choose this area as a base to expand and cultivate the land. The soil here is fertile, however there were no natural defensive barriers of which the people could use to protect themselves with. To strenghten their defensive power, strong young people were selected for guard duty. In the process of clearing the land, routes were named as Jhuangyi (strong No. 1), Jhuanger (strong No.2) and Jhuangwu (strong No. 5) showing proof of this unique self-defense system. |
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Contact |
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•Tel： |
03-9383012 |
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•Address： |
No. 64, Jhuangjhe Road, Jisiang Village, Jhuangwei Township, Yilan County |
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Yilan County Agritourism Strategic Alliance |
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