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Xikou, Chiayi

Coordinates: 23°35′41.0″N 120°23′41.2″E / 23.594722°N 120.394778°E / 23.594722; 120.394778
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23°35′41.0″N 120°23′41.2″E / 23.594722°N 120.394778°E / 23.594722; 120.394778

Xikou Township
溪口鄉
Sikou
Country Taiwan
Area
 • Total33 km2 (13 sq mi)
Population
 (May 2022)
 • Total13,658
 • Density410/km2 (1,100/sq mi)

Xikou Township or Sikou Township (Chinese: 溪口鄉; pinyin: Xīkǒu Xiāng) is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Name

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Xikou's former name (Chinese: 雙溪口; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siang-khe-kháu; lit. 'two river mouth') refers to the confluence of two rivers, which are Huasing River (華興溪) and Sandie River (三疊溪) coming from the northwest and southwest respectively.

History

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Han Chinese firstly settled around the area of Xikou Township since more than 200 years ago. In early 1980s, its population peaked at 21,000 but has been declining since then.[1]

Geography

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It has a population total of 13,658 and an area of 33.0463 km2. It is the smallest area of any city or township of Chiayi County. The township land is generally well-watered and flat.

Administration

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The township consists of 14 villages, which are Bencuo, Chailin, Deisi, Linjiao, Liougou, Meibei, Meinan, Miaolun, Pingding, Sibei, Sidong, Sisi, Youdong and Yousi.

Economy

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Agriculture is the predominant industry in the county. Crops include tomatoes and muskmelon. There are only a few factories in the area.

Tourist attractions

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Notable natives

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References

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  1. ^ "Two old houses that stand tall: Architectural oddities in rural Chiayi - the China Post". Archived from the original on 2015-07-12. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
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