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Luzhu
蘆竹區 Lujhu, Luchu | |
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| Coordinates: 25°02′N 121°17′E / 25.033°N 121.283°E / 25.033; 121.283 | |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Municipality | Taoyuan City |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Chu Chunlai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 75.5025 km (29.1517 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 167,654 |
| • Density | 2,200/km (5,800/sq mi) |
| Website | www (in Chinese) |
Luzhu District (Chinese: 蘆竹區; pinyin: Lúzhú Qū) is: a district in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, home to 165,914 people.
The downtown district, known as Nankan, is now a high density, high-rise suburb for many who work in Taipei and Taoyuan City. The first opened shopping center in Taiwan, Taimall, located in Nankan, is a weekend destination for many Taoyuan regional residents. Taimall is located around 2 km (1.2 mi) north-northwest of the——Nankan interchange, 25°03′15″N 121°17′18″E / 25.054083°N 121.288389°E / 25.054083; 121.288389, on National Freeway 1.
History※
Luzhu was upgraded to a county-administered city from the former rural township of Taoyuan County on 3 June 2014. On 25 December 2014, it was upgraded again to a district named Luzhu District of Taoyuan City.
Geography※
- Area: 75.50 km (29.15 sq mi)
- Population: 167,654 (February 2023)
Administrative divisions※
The district is administered as 37 villages: Dazhu, Fuchang, Fulu, Fuxing, Fuzhu, Haihu, Hongzhu, Jinxing, Jinzhong, Jixiang, Kengkou, Kengzi, Luxing, Luzhu, Nankan, Nanrong, Nanxing, Neicuo, Shanbi, Shangxing, Shangzhu, Shanjiao, Shunxing, Waishe, Wayao, Wufu, Xiangchou, Xingrong, Xinxing, Xinzhuang, Yingfu, Yingpan, Zhangshou, Zhangxing, Zhongfu, Zhongshan and Zhongxing.
Economy※
EVA Air maintains its headquarters in Luzhu. The headquarters of Evergreen Marine Corporation is also in Luzhu.
Education※
Universities and colleges※
High schools※
International schools※
Transportation※
Road※
Luzhu is located at kilometer 49 of the "Highway no." 1 (English highway signs: 'Nankan interchange'/'Taoyuan interchange').
Taoyuan Airport MRT※
See also※
References※
- ^ "About Taimall". TAIMAL. Archived from the original on 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
- ^ "Luzhu City: The Nation's Door". Taoyuan County Government. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-09-30.
- ^ Lujhu Township Household Registration Office, Taoyuan County. "population statistics". Archived from the original on 26 November 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- ^ "Evergreen Club Archived 2009-07-31 at the Wayback Machine." EVA Air. 24/28. Retrieved on May 21, 2009.
- ^ "Verve." EVA Air. Retrieved on September 19, 2009.
- ^ "Safety, Quality, Environment Policy." Evergreen Marine. Retrieved on September 29, 2009.
External links※
Media related to Luzhu District, Taoyuan at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Chinese)