Xihu, Miaoli

Rural township
Xihu Township
24°33′00″N 120°45′00″E / 24.55000°N 120.75000°E / 24.55000; 120.75000
LocationMiaoli County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total41 km2 (16 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2023)
 • Total6,284
 • Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Websitewww.xihu.gov.tw Edit this at Wikidata (in Chinese)
Xihu Township Office

Xihu Township (Chinese: 西湖鄉; pinyin: Xīhú Xiāng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Se-ô· hiong) is a rural township in Miaoli County, Taiwan.

Geography

Xihu is surrounded by Miaoli City on its east, Houlong to the north, Tongxiao to the west, and Tongluo to the south. In September 2023, its population was estimated at 6,284.[1]

Administrative divisions

The township comprises nine villages: Erhu, Gaopu, Hutung, Jinshi, Longdong, Sanhu, Sihu, Wuhu and Xiapu.[1]

Tourist attractions

Transportation

Taiwan High Speed Rail passes through the central part of the township, but no station is currently planned.

References

  1. ^ a b 112年9月份人口統計下載區 [September 2023 Population Statistic Downloads]. mlhr.miaoli.gov.tw (in Chinese). Miaoli County Government Household Registration Service. September 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
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County seat: Miaoli City
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