TAICHUNG, TAIWAN
Date Modified: 06.28.2008
Content: Taichung - General Info and Links
Source: Wikipedia
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Area: 163.4256 km2
Population: 1,114,080 (May 2004)
Population Density: 6205/km2
Districts: 8
Taichung is a city located in west-central Taiwan
with a population of just over one million people, making it the
third largest city on the island, after Taipei and Kaohsiung.
The city's name is Chinese for "Central Taiwan." Taichung
City is administratively a municipality of Taiwan Province of
the Republic of China. It is surrounded completely by Taichung
County.
>>Districts
There are eight districts in Taichung City
Beitun District:
This is geographically the largest district in the city, spreading
from the northern to the northeasternmost reaches of the city.
It includes the comparatively rural area of Dakeng.
Central District:
This is the smallest and most densely populated district in
the city. It is home to the Taichung Train Station and a large
number of traditional businesses. It is also home to the original
suncake shop on Tsu-you Road.
East District:
Literally on the other side of the tracks from the main part
of the downtown area.
Nantun District:
Occupies the southwesternmost portions of the city. There is
still consderable farmland in this area, but with the opening
of the High Speed Rail expected in a few months in adjacent
Wuri, this district is expected to be a high growth area in
the years to come.
North District:
Nestled between Central and Beitun Districts, it is home to
the Taichung Number One High school and YiJhong Street, one
of the best known night markets in the city.
Situn District:
This district spreads out to the western edge of the city and
is home to Feng Chia and TungHai Universities as well as Morrison
Christian Academy. It is also the location of many of the new,
fashionable department stores in the city and is the area of
greatest growth.
South District:
Occupying the southernmost part of the city, it is home to JhongSing
University and the Taichung Industrial High School.
West District:
West District is home to the National Fine Arts Museum as well
as the Municipal Cultural Center.
>> Education
Higher education
There are 11 colleges and universities located in Taichung city.
National Chung Hsing University
Chung Shan Medical University
Feng Chia University
Ling Tung College
National Chung Hsing University
Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology
National Taichung Institute of Technology
National Taichung Nursing College
National Taichung University – Formerly known as National
Taichung Teacher’s College and is still commonly referred
to as such in the city. The name was officially changed in
2005. http://campus.ntcu.edu.tw/www/ntctc_main.htm
National Taiwan College of Physical Education - http://www.ntcpe.edu.tw/
Tunghai University
China Medical University - http://www.cmu.edu.tw
International Schools
There are three schools in Taichung City designed to educate
children of expatriate residents of the Taichung area. A foreign
passport is required to enter any of these schools.
Morrison Christian Academy
The American School in Taichung (formerly known as Lincoln
American School)
Taichung Japanese School (through grade nine)
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MORE INFO
Taichung City Government Website
http://english.tccg.gov.tw/
USEFUL LINKS
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