Wanluan Township (Chinese: 萬巒鄉; pinyin: Wànluán Xiāng) is a rural township in Pingtung County, Taiwan. The township is famed for its braised ham hock dish.
Wanluan Township 萬巒鄉 | |
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 Wanluan Township in Pingtung County | |
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| Location | Pingtung County, Taiwan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61 km2 (24 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2024) | |
| • Total | 19,217 |
| • Density | 320/km2 (820/sq mi) |
Geography edit
It has a population total of 19,217 and an area of 60.73 square kilometres (23.45 sq mi).
Administrative divisions edit
The township comprises 14 villages: Chengde, Chishan, Jiahe, Jiazuo, Liuhuang, Luliao, Sigou, Wanhe, Wanjin, Wanluan, Wanquan, Wugou, Xincuo and Xinzhi.
Tourist attractions edit
The township is famed for its braised ham hock dish. This local dish became nationally known after President Chiang Ching-kuo enjoyed them during a visit in 1981. The local delicacy is only prepared from the front feet of the pig and is marinated in medicinal herbs.[1]
Notable natives edit
- Lo Chih-ming, member of Legislative Yuan (2002-2008)
Sister city relations edit
References edit
- ^ Caltonhill, Mark. "A Culinary Tour of Taiwan". topics.amcham.com.tw. Taiwan Topics. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ "Pingtung County | Wanluan Township, Taiwan - Cycling Along the Dapeng Round-the-Bay Bikeway". www.afar.com. Archived from the original on 2014-01-16.
- ^ "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Retrieved 21 November 2015.
External links edit
- Wanluan Township Office (in Chinese)
Geographic data related to Wanluan at OpenStreetMap
22°34′22″N 120°34′04″E / 22.5727°N 120.5678°E
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