Minxiong

Minxiong Township (Chinese: 民雄鄉; pinyin: Mínxióng Xiāng) or Minsyong Township is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Geography

The population of Minxiong Township is 70,316 (as of May 2022). It is the most populous district of Chiayi County. Minxiong Township consists of 28 villages with total area of 85.4969 km².

Mixiong Township is located on Chianan Plain with low hills in its eastern part. The climate is humid and hot.

Administrative divisions

Tungrong, Zhongle, Xian, Liaoding, Fuquan, Tunghu, Dinglun, Jingpu, Zhonghe, Pinghe, Xichang, Lishou, Sanxing, Tungxing, Zengbei, Beidou, Shuangfu, Fule, Daqi, Xiulin, Songshan, Xingzhong, Xingnan, Jinxing, Fuxing, Wenlong, Shanzhong and Zhongyang Village.

Education

• National Chiayi University - Minxiong Campus
• National Chung Cheng University
• WuFeng University

Infrastructure

• Chiahui Power Plant

Tourist attractions

• Alcohol Cultural Relics Museum
• Baolin Temple
• Chiayi Performing Arts Center
• Dashihye Temple
• Liou's Ancient House
• National Radio Museum

Transportation

• TR Minxiong Station

Notable natives

• Huang Chu-wen, Minister of Interior (1998-2000)
• Ho Ming-teh, engineer

External links

• Minsyong Township Office