Xihu, Miaoli

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

Xihu Township
西湖鄉
Sihu
Rural township
Xihu Service Area
Xihu Service Area
Xihu Township in Miaoli County
Xihu Township in Miaoli County
Xihu Township is located in Taiwan
Xihu Township
Xihu Township
Coordinates: 24°33′00″N 120°45′00″E
LocationMiaoli County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total41 km2 (16 sq mi)
Population
 (January 2023)
 • Total6,416
 • Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Websitewww.xihu.gov.tw (in Chinese)
Xihu Township Office

Geography

Xihu is surrounded by Miaoli City on its east, Houlong to the north, Tongxiao to the west, and Tongluo to the south. In January 2023, its population was estimated at 6,416.[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. 106年一月份人口統計下載區 [January 2017 Population Statistic Downloads]. mlhr.miaoli.gov.tw (in Chinese). Miaoli County Government Household Registration Service. January 2017. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
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