Annan District
District in Tainan, Taiwan
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::summary District in Tainan, Taiwan ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Annan |
| native_name | 安南區 |
| native_name_lang | zh-tw |
| settlement_type | District |
| image_skyline | 四草大道 ( 二 ).jpg |
| image_caption | Coastal landscape in Annan District |
| image_map | Annan TN.svg |
| map_caption | Annan District in Tainan City |
| subdivision_type | Location |
| subdivision_name | Tainan, Taiwan |
| area_total_km2 | 107 |
| population_as_of | January 2023 |
| population_total | 199,502 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| website | |
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Annan District () is a coastal district located in the west of Tainan, Taiwan.
History
After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Anshun was organized as a rural township of Tainan County. In 1946, the township was incorporated into Tainan City and became Annan District.
Geography
- Area: 107.20 km2
- Population: 199,502 people (January 2023)
Administrative divisions
The district consists of Tunghe, Anshun, Wennan, Zhounan, Zhoubei, Antung, Anx, Dingan, Anqing, Xinshun, Yuandian, Zongtou, Zhangan, Gongqin, Haitung, Haixi, Hainan, Xixin, Gongwen, Yuantung, Yuanxi, Diantung, Dianxi, Yantian, Nanxing, Xuetung, Chengtung, Chengbei, Chengzhong, Chengnan, Chengxi, Jingcao, Shalun, Xiangong, Luer, Sicao, Anhe, Xibei, Xiding, Xiqi, Haidian, Xingfu, Fenghuang, Meihua, Lixiang, Xitung, Yuanzhong, Budai, Guoan, Anfu and Daan Village.
Education
Tourist attractions
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/40/TaijiangNationalPark_ChuangChihYin_002.jpg" caption="[[Sicao Wetlands]] in Taijiang National Park"] ::
- Luerhmen History and Culture Museum
- National Museum of Taiwan History
- Sicao Fortress
- Sicao Wetlands
- Southwest Coast National Scenic Area
- Taijiang National Park
- Taikang Cultural Center
- Zhongzhouliao Night Market
- Guozhai Night Market
Transportation
Annan is the western terminus of National Freeway 8, and is also served by Provincial Highways 17, 17A, 17B (Taijing Boulevard), and 19. The district is also served by Sicao Boulevard, and Chengxi Street.
Notable natives
- Shih Chih-ming, Mayor of Tainan (1989–1997)
References
References
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