West Central | |
Native Name Lang: | zh-Hant-TW |
Established Title: | Formation |
Established Date: | 1 April 2004 |
Government Type: | District government |
Leader Title: | District Chief |
Leader Name: | Chen Sheng-nan |
Utc Offset: | +8 |
West Central District is a district located in the center of Tainan City, Taiwan. It is home to 76,983 people.
The district was founded on 1 January 2004, which merged with West District and Central District.[1]
This district was the capital of Taiwan for approximately 200 years. Its history can be traced back 300 years.
The district consists of Chikan, Junwang, Fahua, Kaishan, Yonghua, Yaowang, Guangxian, Daliang, Xihu, Xixian, Chenghuang, Nanmei, Nanmen, Xiaoximen, Wutiaogang, Duiyue, Qiancao, Fuqian, Nanchang and Xihe Village.[2]
The district is served by Provincial Highways 17, 17A, and 20. City Route 182 passes through the district. the Tainan railway station is located nearby.