Banqiao District (Chinese: 板橋區; pinyin: Bǎnqiáo Qū) Banciao, Panchiao or Pan-ch'iao is a district and the seat of New Taipei City, Taiwan. It has the third-highest population density in Taiwan, with over 24,000 inhabitants per square kilometre (62,000/sq mi). Until the creation of New Taipei City, Banqiao was an incorporated county-administered city and the former seat of Taipei County.
The district's old name was Pang-kio (Chinese: 枋橋; pinyin: Fāngqiáo; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Pang-kiô; lit. 'timbered bridge'), which dates back to the Qing Dynasty during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (1735–1796 AD). A wooden bridge, locally called Pang-kiô-thâu (枋橋頭), was built for pedestrians to cross a brook located in the west of today's Banqiao, the modern day Nanzigou (湳仔溝, literally "Nanzi Creek"). The spellings Pankyu, Pankio, and Pankyo can be found in English-language works of the early 20th century.[2][3]
In 1920, the Japanese government modified the name to Itahashi (板橋, "planked bridge").[4] The same characters are still used today, but are read Bǎnqiáo in Mandarin. However, in Taiwanese Hokkien, the old name Pang-kiô is still the norm.
Historyedit
In the early 20th century, Pankyo (Pankyu) was a walled city and said to be owned by a landlord who had lived there "in feudal style", surrounded by armed retainers.[2]
From 1920 to 1945, during Japanese rule, the area was administrated as Itahashi Town (板橋街), Kaizan District, Taihoku Prefecture.
Map including Banqiao (labeled as Pan-ch’iao-chieh (Itahashigai) 板橋街) (1950)
Banqiao is located in western part of the Taipei Basin of northern Taiwan, in the subtropical climate zone. Banqiao is surrounded by Taipei to the east, Sanchong to the north, Xinzhuang to the northwest, Shulin to the southwest, Tucheng to the south, and Zhonghe to the southeast. Banqiao is also bordered by two rivers, Xindian River to the northeast and Dahan River to the northwest.
Economyedit
Skyline of downtown Banqiao District at night
Agriculture sector thrived in Banqiao in the 1950s. In the 1960s, manufacturing sector started to appear in the region and in the 1970s industries and commerce have developed. In the 1980 and '90s, finance and commerce grew in the area.[5]
Educationedit
Banqiao is home to several universities, including the National Taiwan University of Arts. The National Banqiao High School is considered one of the top high schools in New Taipei City.[citation needed]
Banqiao has several sports facilities (including Banqiao Stadium,) and the annual New Taipei City sports game is hosted in the district.
Transportationedit
Banqiao station is served by high-speed rail, conventional rail, metro, and bus lines, making it a major transportation hub in New Taipei City.Banqiao bus station
Banqiao is well served by multiple public transportation services. Banqiao station is served by THSR bullet trains, conventional rail TRA trains, and the Taipei Metro.
Since beginning of 2020, the Circular line of the Taipei Metro also runs through the district. The Taipei Metro serves the district via the following stations:
^表 2-2. 都市計畫區面積及人口-按都市計畫區別分 (PDF). 中華民國內政部營建署全球資訊網Construction and Planning Agency Ministry of the Interior,R.O.C (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2019. 2板橋 Panchiao 13.60 570 000
^ abChamberlain, B.; Mason, W.B. (1903). A Handbook for Travellers in Japan (7th ed.). London: J. Murray. p. 551. OL 25302448M. Pankyo (Pankyu)
^Davidson, James W. (1903). The Island of Formosa, Past and Present : history, people, resources, and commercial prospects : tea, camphor, sugar, gold, coal, sulphur, economical plants, and other productions. London and New York: Macmillan. Index p.28. OCLC 1887893. OL 6931635M. Pankyu. See Pankio
^. Banqiao District Office. Archived from the original on 2011-08-08. Retrieved 2011-08-04.
^. Archived from the original on 2014-03-29. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
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January 01, 1970
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Banqiao District Chinese 板橋區 pinyin Bǎnqiao Qu Banciao Panchiao or Pan ch iao is a district and the seat of New Taipei City Taiwan It has the third highest population density in Taiwan with over 24 000 inhabitants per square kilometre 62 000 sq mi Until the creation of New Taipei City Banqiao was an incorporated county administered city and the former seat of Taipei County Banqiao 板橋區Itahashi Banciao Pan ch iaoDistrictBanqiao DistrictBanqiao District in New Taipei CityCoordinates 25 00 40 N 121 26 45 E 25 01111 N 121 44583 E 25 01111 121 44583CountryRepublic of China Taiwan Special municipalityNew Taipei CityEstablished1846Area Total23 1368 km2 8 9332 sq mi Population February 2023 1 Total551 221 Density24 000 km2 62 000 sq mi Time zoneUTC 8 CST ZIP code220Area code02Websitewww wbr banqiao wbr ntpc wbr gov wbr tw in Chinese Chinese nameTraditional Chinese板橋區TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu PinyinBǎnqiao QuWade GilesPan3 ch iao2 Ch u1Tongyong PinyinBǎnciao CyuSouthern MinHokkien POJPan kio khu Banqiao District office Contents 1 Name origin 2 History 3 Geography 4 Economy 5 Education 5 1 Universities and colleges 5 2 High schools 6 Tourist attractions 7 Sports facilities 8 Transportation 9 Infrastructure 10 Sister cities 11 Notable residents 12 Notable natives 13 ReferencesName origin editThe district s old name was Pang kio Chinese 枋橋 pinyin Fangqiao Pe h ōe ji Pang kio lit timbered bridge which dates back to the Qing Dynasty during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor 1735 1796 AD A wooden bridge locally called Pang kio thau 枋橋頭 was built for pedestrians to cross a brook located in the west of today s Banqiao the modern day Nanzigou 湳仔溝 literally Nanzi Creek The spellings Pankyu Pankio and Pankyo can be found in English language works of the early 20th century 2 3 In 1920 the Japanese government modified the name to Itahashi 板橋 planked bridge 4 The same characters are still used today but are read Bǎnqiao in Mandarin However in Taiwanese Hokkien the old name Pang kio is still the norm History editIn the early 20th century Pankyo Pankyu was a walled city and said to be owned by a landlord who had lived there in feudal style surrounded by armed retainers 2 From 1920 to 1945 during Japanese rule the area was administrated as Itahashi Town 板橋街 Kaizan District Taihoku Prefecture Banqiao was upgraded from an urban township to a county administered city as Pan ch iao or Banciao City of Taipei County on 1 July 1972 The city became Banqiao District on 25 December 2010 Geography edit nbsp Map including Banqiao labeled as Pan ch iao chieh Itahashigai 板橋街 1950 Banqiao is located in western part of the Taipei Basin of northern Taiwan in the subtropical climate zone Banqiao is surrounded by Taipei to the east Sanchong to the north Xinzhuang to the northwest Shulin to the southwest Tucheng to the south and Zhonghe to the southeast Banqiao is also bordered by two rivers Xindian River to the northeast and Dahan River to the northwest Economy edit nbsp Skyline of downtown Banqiao District at night Agriculture sector thrived in Banqiao in the 1950s In the 1960s manufacturing sector started to appear in the region and in the 1970s industries and commerce have developed In the 1980 and 90s finance and commerce grew in the area 5 Education editBanqiao is home to several universities including the National Taiwan University of Arts The National Banqiao High School is considered one of the top high schools in New Taipei City citation needed Universities and colleges edit National Taiwan University of Arts Chihlee University of Technology Oriental Institute of Technology High schools edit Banqiao Senior High School New Taipei Municipal Haishan High School 新北市立海山高級中學 National Overseas Chinese High School 國立華僑高級中學 Kuang Jen Catholic High School 天主教光仁高級中學 Tourist attractions edit nbsp The Lin Family Mansion and Garden is a traditional garden in the district Banqiao 435 Art Zone Banqiao Agricultural Park Banqiao Stadium Cihui Temple Jieyun Temple Lin Family Mansion and Garden Nanya Night Market New Taipei City Main Public Library Paleo Wonders Mineral Fossil Museum Xinhai Constructed Wetland Stone Sculpture ParkSports facilities editBanqiao has several sports facilities including Banqiao Stadium and the annual New Taipei City sports game is hosted in the district Transportation edit nbsp Banqiao station is served by high speed rail conventional rail metro and bus lines making it a major transportation hub in New Taipei City nbsp Banqiao bus station Banqiao is well served by multiple public transportation services Banqiao station is served by THSR bullet trains conventional rail TRA trains and the Taipei Metro Since beginning of 2020 the Circular line of the Taipei Metro also runs through the district The Taipei Metro serves the district via the following stations Far Eastern Hospital metro station Fuzhong metro station Xinpu metro station Jiangzicui metro station Banxin metro station Xinpu Minsheng metro station Banqiao station Bus lines connect Banqiao with downtown Taipei and nearby districts Provincial Highway 3 and Provincial Highway 64 run through the district Infrastructure editFar Eastern Memorial HospitalSister cities edit nbsp Addison Texas United States nbsp Cerritos California United StatesNotable residents editScott Chang CEO of Lastertech Hsiao Chung cheng M D Superintendent of Hsiao Chung Cheng Hospital zh The Lin Ben Yuan FamilyNotable natives editHsiao Huang chi singer songwriter and judoka Ili artist Lin Fong cheng Minister of Transportation and Communication 1998 2000 Lin Hsiung cheng banker and philanthropist Liu Ping wei member of Legislative Yuan 1999 2002 Yang Ya che film and television directorReferences edit 表 2 2 都市計畫區面積及人口 按都市計畫區別分 PDF 中華民國內政部營建署全球資訊網 Construction and Planning Agency Ministry of the Interior R O C in Chinese Taiwan 2012 Retrieved 5 October 2019 2板橋 Panchiao 13 60 570 000 a b Chamberlain B Mason W B 1903 A Handbook for Travellers in Japan 7th ed London J Murray p 551 OL 25302448M Pankyo Pankyu Davidson James W 1903 The Island of Formosa Past and Present history people resources and commercial prospects tea camphor sugar gold coal sulphur economical plants and other productions London and New York Macmillan Index p 28 OCLC 1887893 OL 6931635M Pankyu See Pankio 細說板橋 Banqiao District Office Archived from the original on 2011 08 08 Retrieved 2011 08 04 New Taipei City Government Banqiao Archived from the original on 2014 03 29 Retrieved 2014 03 28 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Banqiao District New Taipei nbsp Look up Banqiao Banciao Panchiao or Pan ch iao in Wiktionary the free dictionary nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Banqiao Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Banqiao District amp oldid 1206271841, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
