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Zhuolan Township[1] is an urban township in Miaoli County, Taiwan.

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History

Formerly called Talan (Chinese: 罩蘭; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tà-lân).[2]

Geography

In January 2023, Zhuolan's population was estimated at 15,505.[3] The township occupies an area of 76.33 square kilometres (29.47 sq mi). It receives approximately 2,100 millimetres (83 in) of rain each year, mostly during May–June and August–October.[4]

Administrative divisions

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Zhuolan Township office

The township comprises 11 villages: Fengtian, Jingshan, Laozhuang, Miaofeng, Neiwan, Pinglin, Shangxin, Xincuo, Xinrong, Xiping and Zhongjie.[citation needed]

Politics

The township is part of Miaoli County Constituency II electoral district for Legislative Yuan.

Economy

Agricultural products

Pears, grapes, starfruits and tangerines are the four main kinds of fruits grown in Zhuolan.[5]

Tourist attractions

  • Lixiping Leisure Agriculture Area[6]

Transportation

Bus station

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Zhuolan Bus Station

Bus station in the township is Zhuolan Bus Station of Fengyuan Bus. Taichung City Bus routes link Zhuolan with Fengyuan and Dongshi districts of Taichung City. Another bus route is to Dahu Township operate by Hsintsu Bus.

Highway

Provincial Highway 3 passes by Zhuolan, linking it with Dahu, Miaoli County to the north and Dongshi District, Taichung to the south.[7]

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