Gukeng
23°39′N 120°34′E / 23.650°N 120.567°E
Gukeng Township 古坑鄉 | |
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 Country road through tunnel of mango trees in Gukeng | |
 Gukeng Township in Yunlin County | |
| Location | Yunlin County, Taiwan |
| Area | |
• Total | 167 km2 (64 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2023) | |
• Total | 30,105 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
Gukeng Township (Chinese: 古坑鄉; pinyin: Gǔkēng Xiāng; Wade–Giles: KuL3-k'eng1 Hsiang1) is a rural township in the easternmost part of Yunlin County, Taiwan. It is the largest township in the county.[1]
Geography
[edit]- Area: 116.61 km2
- Population: 30,105 people (February 2023)
Administrative divisions
[edit]Jipan, Xinzhuang, Tunghe, Hebao, Gaolin, Shuidui, Tianxin, Gukeng, Zhaoyang, Xiping, Nanzi, Yongguang, Yongchang, Mayuan, Kanjiao, Huanan, Huashan, Guilin, Zhanghu and Caoling Village.
Economy
[edit]It is famous for agricultural produce, such as oranges, bamboo shoots, camellia oil and coffee bean.[2]
Tourist attractions
[edit]- 921 Feishan Viewing Platform
- Caoling
- Chi Guang Temple
- Honey Museum
- Huashan Leisure Area
- Janfusun Fancyworld
- Jiadong Walkway
- Penglai Waterfall
- Rocky Wall Ecology Park
- Taiwan Caoling National Geological Park
- Ten Thousand Year Gorge
References
[edit]External links
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