| Maolin | |
| Official Name: | Maolin District [1] |
| Settlement Type: | Mountain Indigenous District |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Taiwan |
| Subdivision Type1: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kaohsiung City |
| P1: | 3 villages |
| Government Type: | District government |
| Leader Title: | District chief |
| Leader Name: | Angopaw Komola |
| Leader Party: | KMT |
| Population Total: | 1900 |
| Population As Of: | October 2023 |
Maolin District (Rukai: Teldreka;) is a mountain indigenous district of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Maolin is one of the least populated districts in Taiwan, since it is located just to the south of the Central Mountain Range. The height ranges from 230 meters to 2700 meters above sea level, with a hot tropical and humid weather. The main population of Maolin district is the indigenous Rukai people. Maolin is well suited for tourism due to its unique scenery and ecology. Maolin National Scenic Area is located in the district.
With a population of 1,915 as of December 2014, Maolin District has the fewest population among other districts in Kaohsiung.
194 km2
1,900 people (October 2023)
851
622 (October 2023)
During the period of Japanese rule, Maolin was grouped with modern-day Namasia and Tauyuan districts and classified as, which was governed under of Takao Prefecture.
Maolin District consists of 3 villages and 19 neighborhoods. Along with Namasia District, Maolin District has the fewest village among other districts in Kaohsiung.