Literally, Zhúnán (竹南) means "bamboo south" but in this context, zhú is short for "Hsinchu". Thus, Zhunan lies south of Hsinchu (cf.Zhubei which lies north [běi] of Hsinchu). A previous name of the area was Tiong-káng (中港), literally "central port", a name preserved in Zhonggang (中港), one of the 25 constituent villages of Zhunan. The present name was adopted under Japanese rule in 1920.
Zhunan was traditionally a beach and fishing community, and is closely associated with Goddess Mazu, who is the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean. Zhunan's main tourist attraction is its prominent Mazu Temples like Zhonggang Cihyu Temple and Hotsu Longfong Temple which has a statue of the Goddess that is over 100 feet tall.
Zhunan is now part of Taiwan's computer sector and has a large Science Park.
Zhunan has wide open beaches and some cycling routes that run parallel to the beaches. Beach access was difficult until a bridge connecting the harbour and the beaches opened in 2008. It is a favourite spot among locals for surfing, kiteboarding, and windsurfing due to the year-round winds. Mountains overlook the town and are within a 20-minute drive.
^臺灣地區鄉鎮市區級以上行政區域名稱中英對照表 Glossary of Names for Administrative Divisions. Ministry of the Interior. 26 March Minguo 104 (2015). Retrieved 1 February 2018. (in Chinese)
^112年9月份人口統計下載區 [September 2023 Population Statistic Downloads]. mlhr.miaoli.gov.tw (in Chinese). Miaoli County Government Household Registration Service. September 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
^交通狀況 [Transportation]. chunan.gov.tw (in Chinese). Zhunan Township Office. Retrieved 2017-02-25.
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Zhunan.
Official website(in Chinese)
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zhunan, confused, with, 26th, ming, dynasty, hongwu, emperor, township, 竹南鎮jhunanurban, township, township, miaoli, countylocationmiaoli, county, taiwanarea, total37, population, september, 2023, total89, 420websitewww, chunan, chinese, townshipchinese竹南鎮hanyu. Not to be confused with Zhu Nan the 26th son of Ming Dynasty Hongwu Emperor 24 41 N 120 53 E 24 683 N 120 883 E 24 683 120 883 Zhunan Township 竹南鎮JhunanUrban townshipZhunan Township in Miaoli CountyLocationMiaoli County TaiwanArea Total37 56 km2 14 50 sq mi Population September 2023 Total89 420Websitewww wbr chunan wbr gov wbr tw in Chinese Zhunan TownshipChinese竹南鎮Hanyu PinyinZhunan ZhenWade GilesChu2 nan2 Chen4Tongyong PinyinJhunan JhenPha k fa sṳTsuk nam chṳ nHokkien POJTek lam tin Zhunan Township 1 is an urban township in northern Miaoli County Taiwan Its city centre forms a continuous urban area with Toufen Contents 1 Name 2 Geography 3 Administrative divisions 4 Politics 5 Institutions 6 Sights and facilities 7 Infrastructures 8 Transportation 9 Notable natives 10 References 11 External linksName editLiterally Zhunan 竹南 means bamboo south but in this context zhu is short for Hsinchu Thus Zhunan lies south of Hsinchu cf Zhubei which lies north bei of Hsinchu A previous name of the area was Tiong kang 中港 literally central port a name preserved in Zhonggang 中港 one of the 25 constituent villages of Zhunan The present name was adopted under Japanese rule in 1920 Geography editArea 37 56 square kilometres 14 50 sq mi 2 Population 89 420 September 2023 estimate 3 Administrative divisions editThe township comprises 25 villages 2 Dacuo Dapu Dingpu Gangqi Gongguan Gongyi Haikou Jiaxing Kaiyuan Longfeng Longshan Qiding Shanjia Shengfu Tianwen Xinnan Yingpan Zhaonan Zhengnan Zhonggang Zhonghua Zhongmei Zhongying Zhunan and Zhuxing Politics editThe township is part of Miaoli County Constituency I electoral district for Legislative Yuan Institutions editNational Health Research InstitutesSights and facilities editThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources in this section Unsourced material may be challenged and removed February 2017 Learn how and when to remove this message Zhunan was traditionally a beach and fishing community and is closely associated with Goddess Mazu who is the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen sailors and any occupations related to sea ocean Zhunan s main tourist attraction is its prominent Mazu Temples like Zhonggang Cihyu Temple and Hotsu Longfong Temple which has a statue of the Goddess that is over 100 feet tall Zhunan is now part of Taiwan s computer sector and has a large Science Park Zhunan has wide open beaches and some cycling routes that run parallel to the beaches Beach access was difficult until a bridge connecting the harbour and the beaches opened in 2008 It is a favourite spot among locals for surfing kiteboarding and windsurfing due to the year round winds Mountains overlook the town and are within a 20 minute drive Longfeng Fishing Port Qiding Tunnels Zhonggang Cihyu Temple Hotsu Longfong Temple Northern Miaoli Art Center Ten Ren Tea Culture Museum Zhunan Brewery 4 Infrastructures editMiaoli County Refuse Incineration PlantTransportation edit nbsp Zhunan Station Zhunan is served by National Freeway 3 and Provincial Highway 61 The township is accessible from Zhunan Station and Qiding Station of Taiwan Railways 5 Notable natives editKang Shih ju member of Legislative Yuan 2009 2012 Tsai Wan lin former businessman Tsai Wan tsai former bankerReferences edit 臺灣地區鄉鎮市區級以上行政區域名稱中英對照表 Glossary of Names for Administrative Divisions Ministry of the Interior 26 March Minguo 104 2015 Retrieved 1 February 2018 in Chinese a b 地理環境 Geography amp Environment chunan gov tw in Chinese Zhunan Township Office Retrieved 2017 02 25 112年9月份人口統計下載區 September 2023 Population Statistic Downloads mlhr miaoli gov tw in Chinese Miaoli County Government Household Registration Service September 2023 Retrieved 2023 10 31 Zhunan Township miaolitravel net Culture and Tourism Bureau Miaoli County Retrieved 2017 02 25 交通狀況 Transportation chunan gov tw in Chinese Zhunan Township Office Retrieved 2017 02 25 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Zhunan Township Miaoli nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Zhunan Official website nbsp in Chinese Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Zhunan amp oldid 1182789703, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
