Zhushan Township (Chinese: 竹山鎮; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhúshān Zhèn; Tongyong Pinyin: Jhúshan Jhèn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tek-san; lit. 'Bamboo Mountain') is an urban township in the southwest part of Nantou County, Taiwan, and off the south shore of Zhuoshui River.

Zhushan Township
竹山鎮
Zhushan Township in Nantou County
Zhushan Township in Nantou County
LocationNantou County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total247 km2 (95 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2023)
 • Total51,800
 • Density210/km2 (540/sq mi)

Geography

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Population: 51,800 people

Administrative divisions

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Zhushan, Zhongzheng, Zhongshan, Yunlin, Zhuwei, Guilin, Xiaping, Zhonghe, Zhongqi, Xiulin, Daan, Yanhe, Yanxiang, Yanzheng, Yanping, Yanshan, Shanchong, Sheliao, Zhongyang, Fuzhou, Tianzi, Huiyao, Dexing, Fuxing, Liyu, Pingding, Ruizhu and Tongtou Village.

Government agencies

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Education

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  • National Zhushan Senior High School

Tourist attractions

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Events

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  • Chien Chiao Ritual[1]

Transportation

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Zhushan Bus Station

Notable natives

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References

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  1. ^ Everington, Keoni (19 October 2017). "100-year temple festival coming to Nantou's Zhushan township next week". Taiwan News. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
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