Jhonghe City
Encyclopedia
Zhonghe District historically spelled Chung-Ho, is a district in New Taipei in northern Taiwan
(Republic of China
). Zhonghe is a burgeoning satellite city of Taipei
.
and shares borders with Banqiao
, Xindian, Tucheng and Yonghe Districts of New Taipei City, as well as Taipei City. The average annual temperature is 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) and the precipitation averages 2111 millimetres (83.1 in) per year.
. During conflict between the colonial forces of the Dutch and the Spanish, the area is recorded by the Dutch as Chiron, from the name of one of the tribes living there. This name is preserved in on of the constituent villages of the city, called Xiulang Li (秀朗里), and the bridge which connects Zhonghe to Xindian.
The area was subsequently settled by Han
migrants from Fujian but remained relatively unimportant until the end of the Second World War. In 1946 the population of the area of present-day Zhonghe and Yonghe was 30,000 and it was classified as a rural township (鄉 xiāng).
Due to rapid population growth Yonghe was separated from Zhonghe in 1958. Subsequently, on January 1, 1979, Zhonghe was upgraded to county-controlled city
status after reaching a population of 170,000.
of the Taipei Metro, three stations of which are located in the city: Yongan Market
, Jingan
and the terminal station, Nanshijiao
. In addition, Xiulang Bridge passes through Zhonghe and has an interchange there, as does the National Highway No.3.
Two major bridges connect Zhonghe with other areas:
, which is located in the grounds of the 8-23
Memorial Park. It has one of the best collections in Taiwan of factual books about Taiwan in English.
There are nine elementary schools, four junior high schools, one senior high school, and three private high schools in Zhonghe. The Hwa Hsia Institute of Technology
is also located in the city.
head office of Viewsonic
, a Texas Instruments
research facility, the head offices of Cooler Master, and Micro-Star International
.
, is home to a large proportion of Taiwan's small Burmese immigrant population. Zhonghe District is home to 40,000 Burmese Chinese
(2008), making up 10% of Zhonghe's population, and constituting one of the largest communities of Burmese Chinese outside of Burma. Consequently there are numerous stores and restaurants in this area selling Burmese produce and there are also cultural events on occasion.
with:
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
(Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
). Zhonghe is a burgeoning satellite city of Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
.
Geography and climate
Zhonghe lies just south-west of Taipei CityTaipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
and shares borders with Banqiao
Banqiao District
Banqiao District is the city seat of New Taipei in northern Taiwan . It has the third highest population density in Taiwan. It was formerly the 22nd densest city in the world, with over 24,000 people per square km...
, Xindian, Tucheng and Yonghe Districts of New Taipei City, as well as Taipei City. The average annual temperature is 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) and the precipitation averages 2111 millimetres (83.1 in) per year.
History
The present-day area of Zhonghe District was originally settled by aboriginal tribesTaiwanese aborigines
Taiwanese aborigines is the term commonly applied in reference to the indigenous peoples of Taiwan. Although Taiwanese indigenous groups hold a variety of creation myths, recent research suggests their ancestors may have been living on the islands for approximately 8,000 years before major Han...
. During conflict between the colonial forces of the Dutch and the Spanish, the area is recorded by the Dutch as Chiron, from the name of one of the tribes living there. This name is preserved in on of the constituent villages of the city, called Xiulang Li (秀朗里), and the bridge which connects Zhonghe to Xindian.
The area was subsequently settled by Han
Han Chinese
Han Chinese are an ethnic group native to China and are the largest single ethnic group in the world.Han Chinese constitute about 92% of the population of the People's Republic of China , 98% of the population of the Republic of China , 78% of the population of Singapore, and about 20% of the...
migrants from Fujian but remained relatively unimportant until the end of the Second World War. In 1946 the population of the area of present-day Zhonghe and Yonghe was 30,000 and it was classified as a rural township (鄉 xiāng).
Due to rapid population growth Yonghe was separated from Zhonghe in 1958. Subsequently, on January 1, 1979, Zhonghe was upgraded to county-controlled city
County-controlled city
A county-controlled city is a third level administrative division of the Republic of China .On the same level as a ROC township, it is the lowest-level city of ROC, below provincial city and special municipality. There are 17 County-controlled cities under Taiwan Province...
status after reaching a population of 170,000.
Administrative divisions
Zhonghe is divided into 93 lǐ (里; villages), which are further subdivided into lín (鄰; neighbourhoods), of which there are 2,972 in total. Some administration is shared with neighbouring Yonghe District; due to both this and their proximity, they are sometimes collectively known as Shuanghe (雙和; literally Twin "He", because both cities feature the character 和 (hé) in their names).Transportation
Zhonghe is served by the Zhonghe LineZhonghe Line (TRTS)
The Taipei Metro Zhonghe Line is a high-capacity, underground line and is part of the Orange Line. The 5.4 km route has 5 stations and runs from Nanshijiao and passes beneath the Xindian River into Taipei and terminates on the Xindian Line at Guting....
of the Taipei Metro, three stations of which are located in the city: Yongan Market
Yongan Market Station
The Taipei Metro Yongan Market Station is a station on the Zhonghe Line located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei, Taiwan.-Station overview:...
, Jingan
Jingan Station
The Taipei Metro Jingan Station is a station on the Zhonghe Line located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei, Taiwan...
and the terminal station, Nanshijiao
Nanshijiao Station
The Taipei Metro Nanshijiao Station is the southern terminus of the Zhonghe Line located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It is built on the site of the old Zhonghe Train Station, which ceased operations in 1990....
. In addition, Xiulang Bridge passes through Zhonghe and has an interchange there, as does the National Highway No.3.
Two major bridges connect Zhonghe with other areas:
- Huazhong Bridge (華中橋) - Wanhua District, TaipeiTaipeiTaipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
- Xiulang Bridge (秀朗橋) - Xindian District, New Taipei
- Provincipal Highway No.4 (台64線快速道路) - Banqiao DistrictBanqiao DistrictBanqiao District is the city seat of New Taipei in northern Taiwan . It has the third highest population density in Taiwan. It was formerly the 22nd densest city in the world, with over 24,000 people per square km...
, New Taipei
Education
Zhonghe is home to the National Taiwan LibraryNational Taiwan Library
The National Taiwan Library is the oldest public library in Taiwan. Founded in 1914, the library is home to a large collection of documents concerning the history, culture, politics and geography of Taiwan.- History :...
, which is located in the grounds of the 8-23
Second Taiwan Strait Crisis
The Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, also called the 1958 Taiwan Strait Crisis, was a conflict that took place between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China governments in which the PRC shelled the islands of Matsu and Quemoy in the Taiwan Strait in an attempt to seize them from...
Memorial Park. It has one of the best collections in Taiwan of factual books about Taiwan in English.
There are nine elementary schools, four junior high schools, one senior high school, and three private high schools in Zhonghe. The Hwa Hsia Institute of Technology
Hwa Hsia Institute of Technology
The Hwa Hsia Institute of Technology is a private tertiary technical college located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The name makes reference to the Huaxia ethno-cultural group.-History:...
is also located in the city.
Economy
The offices of a number of technology companies are located in the district, including the Asia-PacificAsia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific or Asia Pacific is the part of the world in or near the Western Pacific Ocean...
head office of Viewsonic
ViewSonic
ViewSonic Corporation is a manufacturer and provider of visual technology, specifically CRT monitors, liquid crystal displays, projectors, plasma displays, HDTV technology, and mobile products, including Mini and All-in-One PCs and wireless monitors....
, a Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Inc. , widely known as TI, is an American company based in Dallas, Texas, United States, which develops and commercializes semiconductor and computer technology...
research facility, the head offices of Cooler Master, and Micro-Star International
Micro-Star International
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd is a Taiwan-based electronics company and one of the world's largest motherboard and video card manufacturers.-Overview:MSI is one of the top three motherboard and video card manufacturers worldwide...
.
Cultural and religious sites
- Hongludi Temple
- Yuantong Temple
- Xingnan Night Market
- Fangliao Night Market
Burma Street
Huaxin Street (華新街), near Nanshijiao MRT StationNanshijiao Station
The Taipei Metro Nanshijiao Station is the southern terminus of the Zhonghe Line located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It is built on the site of the old Zhonghe Train Station, which ceased operations in 1990....
, is home to a large proportion of Taiwan's small Burmese immigrant population. Zhonghe District is home to 40,000 Burmese Chinese
Burmese Chinese
The Burmese Chinese or Chinese Burmese are a group of overseas Chinese born or raised in Burma . Although the Chinese officially make up three percent of the population, the actual figure is believed to be much higher...
(2008), making up 10% of Zhonghe's population, and constituting one of the largest communities of Burmese Chinese outside of Burma. Consequently there are numerous stores and restaurants in this area selling Burmese produce and there are also cultural events on occasion.
International relations
Twin towns — sister cities
Zhonghe, Taiwan is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
with:
- Los Gatos, California
CaliforniaCalifornia is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...