Douliu
County-administered city in Yunlin County, Taiwan
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::summary County-administered city in Yunlin County, Taiwan ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Douliu |
| official_name | Douliu City |
| native_name | 斗六市 |
| other_name | Douliou, Touliu, Toroku |
| settlement_type | County-administered city |
| image_skyline | 太平老街 Taiping Street - panoramio.jpg |
| image_caption | Taiping Street |
| image_map | Touliu.png |
| map_caption | Douliu City in Yunlin County |
| subdivision_type | Location |
| subdivision_name | Yunlin County, Taiwan |
| leader_title | Mayor |
| leader_name | Hsieh Shu-ya (謝淑亞) |
| area_total_km2 | 93.7151 |
| population_as_of | February 2023 |
| population_total | 107924 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| website | www.dl.gov.tw |
| blank_name_sec2 | Households |
| blank_info_sec2 | 40,251 |
| blank1_name_sec2 | Divisions |
| blank1_info_sec2 | 38 villages, 747 neighborhoods |
| blank2_name_sec2 | Postal code |
| blank2_info_sec2 | 640 |
| pushpin_map | Taiwan |
| coordinates | |
| :: |
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Douliu (Hokkien POJ: Táu-la̍k) is a county-administered city and the county seat of Yunlin County, Taiwan. It is also the political and economic center of the county. Douliu City is served by National Highway No. 3.
Name
Its former name () came from a language of the Hoanya people, a tribe of the Taiwanese plains aborigines.
History
Empire of Japan
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/Txu-pclmaps-oclc-6550512-toroku-2218-iii.jpg" caption="Map of Douliu (labeled as Toroku) and surrounding area (1944)"] ::
In 1901, during Japanese rule, was one of twenty local administrative offices established. In 1909, part of Toroku was merged into , while the remainder was merged with . In 1920, was established and governed under , Tainan Prefecture. Toroku Town covered modern-day Douliu and Linnei Township.
Republic of China
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/Txu-oclc-6557994-index-453.jpg" caption="斗六}}) (1951)"] ::
On 25 December 1981, Douliu was upgraded from an urban township to county-administered city.
Administrative divisions
Xinyi, Siwei, Taiping, Zhonghe, Guangxing, Zengxi, Zengtung, Sanping, Mingde, Zengbei, Gongcheng, Zhongxiao, Renai, Bade, Gongzheng, Zhongguang, Lintou, Chenggong, Zengnan, Shekou, Longtan, Jiatung, Lunfeng, Gouju, Jiangcuo, Sanguang, Jiuan, Huxi, Baozhuang, Zhangping, Liuzhong, Liubei, Liunan, Meilin, Hushan, Zhangan, Xizhou and Shisan Village.
Government institutions
Economy
Douliu is home to the Douliu Industrial Park and the Yunlin Science Industrial Park.
Health
- National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch
- Cheng Kung Hospital Douliu Branch
- Tzu Chi Douliu Clinic
- Hongyang General Hospital
Places of interest
- Taiping Street: An old street featuring Japanese-era baroque buildings from three different periods. The street is a common location for special events and performing arts venues.
- Renwen Park & Sports Ground: (運動公園及人文公園) Located across from the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, the park includes a skating rink, trails, etc. It serves as a public transportation, sports, and entertainment venue. It is also a common tourist destination during major festivals.
- Douliu Roundabout: Also called "Douliu Door", it is a landmark of Yunlin County. Water shows occur every evening with music.
- Yukihiro Memorial: In 1915 during Japanese rule, Crown Prince Hirohito (the future Emperor Showa) came to inspect the construction of public buildings. The area has been developed into a public space and community activity center.
- Toroku POW Camp Memorial: A memorial stone located at the Gouba Elementary School. It preserves the memory of POWs of the Japanese during World War II.
- Renwen Park Night Market: Located next to Renwen Park, a temporary night market sets up on Saturdays.
- Taiwan Temple Art Museum: (台灣寺廟藝術館)
- House of Citizen-Memorial Hall of Attendance
- Hushan Dam
- General Baokeng
Festivals
- Yunlin Orange Culture Festival (雲林柳橙文化節)
- Pomelo Carnival (文旦嘉年華會)
- The Beigang International Music Festival (北港國際音樂文化藝術節) hosts music performances in the Yunlin County Concert Hall in Douliu during every festival.
Sports
Douliu Baseball Stadium occasionally holds regular CPBL games and was also the venue for 2007 Baseball World Cup and Baseball at the 2008 Summer Olympics' Final Qualifying Tournament.
Education
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/64/觀雲閣.jpg" caption="[[National Yunlin University of Science and Technology"] ::
Notable natives
- Liu Chien-kuo, member of Legislative Yuan
Transportation
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f6/TRA_Douliu_Station_Front_Exit_2017-07-16.jpg" caption="[[Douliu Station"] ::
Rail
Douliu is served through Douliu Station and Shiliu Station by Taiwan Railway. Douliu Railway Station opened in 1904, and Shiliu in 1905. It is also served via Yunlin HSR station by Taiwan High Speed Rail, located In Huwei Township. Currently, there is no rail connection from the HSR station to Douliu Railway Station.
Bus
- Taisi Bus
- Solar Bus
Road
- National Highway No. 3
- Provincial Highway No. 78
- Provincial Highway No. 1
- Provincial Highway No. 3
- County Highway No. 154
Climate
|metric first=y |single line=y |collapsed = Y |location = Douliu (2016–2023 normals, extremes 2016–present) |Jan record high C = 29.2 |Feb record high C = 33.2 |Mar record high C = 31.9 |Apr record high C = 33.9 |May record high C = 35.5 |Jun record high C = 35.6 |Jul record high C = 37.1 |Aug record high C = 36.5 |Sep record high C = 35.3 |Oct record high C = 35.4 |Nov record high C = 33.3 |Dec record high C = 30.3 |year record high C = |Jan record low C = 4.0 |Feb record low C = 7.0 |Mar record low C = 9.1 |Apr record low C = 10.9 |May record low C = 15.5 |Jun record low C = 22.1 |Jul record low C = 21.8 |Aug record low C = 21.8 |Sep record low C = 20.9 |Oct record low C = 15.5 |Nov record low C = 12.5 |Dec record low C = 7.5 |year record low C = |Jan high C = 22.4 |Feb high C = 22.6 |Mar high C = 25.3 |Apr high C = 28.1 |May high C = 30.8 |Jun high C = 32.6 |Jul high C = 33.7 |Aug high C = 32.8 |Sep high C = 32.5 |Oct high C = 30.4 |Nov high C = 27.9 |Dec high C = 23.9 |year high C = |Jan mean C = 17.1 |Feb mean C = 17.6 |Mar mean C = 20.3 |Apr mean C = 23.5 |May mean C = 26.6 |Jun mean C = 28.2 |Jul mean C = 28.9 |Aug mean C = 28.4 |Sep mean C = 27.9 |Oct mean C = 25.6 |Nov mean C = 22.9 |Dec mean C = 18.9 |year mean C = |Jan low C = 13.9 |Feb low C = 14.1 |Mar low C = 16.7 |Apr low C = 19.9 |May low C = 23.2 |Jun low C = 24.7 |Jul low C = 25.4 |Aug low C = 25.2 |Sep low C = 24.7 |Oct low C = 22.4 |Nov low C = 19.6 |Dec low C = 15.6 |year low C = |precipitation colour = green |Jan precipitation mm = 36.2 |Feb precipitation mm = 27.7 |Mar precipitation mm = 60.4 |Apr precipitation mm = 66.2 |May precipitation mm = 164.1 |Jun precipitation mm = 358.1 |Jul precipitation mm = 319.8 |Aug precipitation mm = 379.4 |Sep precipitation mm = 179.6 |Oct precipitation mm = 29.4 |Nov precipitation mm = 19.7 |Dec precipitation mm = 32.2 |year precipitation mm = 1673.0 |Jan precipitation days = 6.0 |Feb precipitation days = 4.4 |Mar precipitation days = 6.8 |Apr precipitation days = 6.7 |May precipitation days = 9.4 |Jun precipitation days = 14.6 |Jul precipitation days = 14.9 |Aug precipitation days = 17.0 |Sep precipitation days = 7.8 |Oct precipitation days = 3.1 |Nov precipitation days = 3.1 |Dec precipitation days = 3.4 |year precipitation days = |Jan humidity = 81.3 |Feb humidity = 79.3 |Mar humidity = 78.3 |Apr humidity = 77.8 |May humidity = 79.8 |Jun humidity = 79.3 |Jul humidity = 78.1 |Aug humidity = 81.3 |Sep humidity = 79.9 |Oct humidity = 79.0 |Nov humidity = 79.6 |Dec humidity = 78.0 |source 1 = Central Weather Administration{{cite web |url = https://codis.cwa.gov.tw/StationData | title = 月報表(逐日資料) : 斗六 (C0K400) | publisher= Central Weather Administration |access-date = 29 January 2025 }} |source 2 = Atmospheric Science Research and Application Databank (precipitation days and humidity 2015–2024){{cite web |url = https://asrad.pccu.edu.tw/catalog/clim/ | title = 中央氣象署 測站氣候資料 : 雲林斗六 C0K400 | publisher= Atmospheric Science Research and Application Databank |access-date = 29 January 2025 }}
References
References
- (December 2016). "Glossary of Names for Admin Divisions". Ministry of Interior of the ROC.
- "Douliou Station". Taiwan Railways Administration.
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