Dawu, Taitung Explained

22.3667°N 174°W

Official Name:	Dawu Township 大武鄉
Other Name:	Tawu
Subdivision Type:	Location
Area Total Km2:	69
Population As Of:	September 2023
Population Total:	5577
Population Density Km2:	auto

Dawu Township is a rural township in Taitung County, Taiwan.

The majority inhabitants of the township are the indigenous Paiwan people.

Administrative divisions

The township comprises five villages: Dajhu, Daniao, Dawu, Nanhsing and Shangwu. The indigenous names for these communities are Tjuwacuqa, Pacavalj, Palangwi, Madjanadjanau, and Qudjaqas.^[1]

Climate

Dawu has a tropical monsoon climate. The township is known for its extreme heat due to Foehn wind effects during the daytime especially during the summer months. On 25 July 2020, Dawu recorded a temperature of 40.2C, which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Taiwan.^{[2] [3]}

Tourist attractions

• Aboriginal Specialization Area
• Dajhu Recreation Area
• Daniao Recreation Area
• Daniao Seaside Original Forest
• Daniao Village Rukou Park
• Dawu Beach Park
• Dawu Fishing Harbor
• Dawu Recreation Coast Fish Market
• Duoliang Station
• Ji-asiou Recreation Area
• Jinlonghu Scenic Area
• Shanjhuku Recreation Farm
• Wangyou Pavilion
• Yuanshan Recreation Area

Transportation

Dawu Township is accessible from Dawu Station and Guzhuang Station of Taiwan Railways.

External links

• Dawu Township Office, Taitung County

Notes and References

1. Web site: 行政區域 – 大武鄉公所. 2021-12-22. dwuu.gov.tw.
2. Web site: 世界最高溫是幾度？ 臺灣最高溫是幾度？. Central Weather Bureau . zh . 5 November 2021.
3. Web site: 氣象站各月份日最高氣溫排序. Central Weather Bureau . zh . 5 November 2021.