Wugu District Explained

Wugu
Official Name:Wugu District
Other Name:Wuku, Goko
Settlement Type:District
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:25.0733°N 121.4283°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Republic of China (Taiwan)
Subdivision Type2:Special municipality
Subdivision Name2:New Taipei City
Area Total Km2:34.86
Population Total:91719
Population As Of:February 2023
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:+8

Wugu District is a suburban district in the western part of New Taipei City in northern Taiwan. It has an area of 34.86 km2 and a population of 90,465 people (2022).

History

In the 19th century the area was known as Go-ko-khi (; also). Until the creation of New Taipei on 25 December 2010, Wugu was a rural township (; Postal: Wuku) in the former Taipei County.

Notorious Kuomintang general Chen Yi was interred in Wugu following his execution.

Tourist attractions

Transportation

Wugu is served by the Zhongshan Freeway (National Highway No. 1) and Provincial Highway No. 64

Notable natives

See also