Yizhu, Chiayi Explained

23.3565°N 120.2235°W

Official Name:	Yizhu Township 義竹鄉
Other Name:	Yijhu
Subdivision Type:	Location
Area Total Km2:	79
Population As Of:	May 2022
Population Total:	17104
Population Density Km2:	auto

Yizhu Township or Yijhu Townshop is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Geography

It has a population of 17,104 and an area of .

Administrative divisions

The township comprises the villages of Anjiao, Beihua, Beiqian, Guanhe, Guanshun, Houzeng, Liugui, Longjiao, Pingxi, Renli, Touzhu, Tungguang, Tungguo, Tungrong, Wucuo, Xiguo, Xindian, Xinfu, Xizhou, Yizhu, Zhongping and Zhuanfang.

Tourist attractions

• Donghouliao Church
• Donghouliao Jhao Family Historic House
• Wong Cingjiang Historic House
• Yijhu Park^[1]

Notable natives

• Weng Chang-liang, Magistrate of Chiayi County
• Wong Chung-chun, member of Legislative Yuan (2008–2016)

External links

• Yizhu Government website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Welcome to Chiayi County Government-Yizhu Township-About the Township. https://web.archive.org/web/20140327233908/http://www.cyhg.gov.tw/wSite/ct?xItem=1650&ctNode=14806&mp=12. 2014-03-27. 2023-08-31.