Sanmin District

Sanmin District encompasses seven settlements across central Kaohsiung, with a flat terrain and borders to Gushan, Yancheng, Ciajjin, Sinsing, and Lingya districts.

During the Ming dynasty, three farming families - Wang, Tsai, and Cheng - established residences in the area, leading to its original name Sankuaicu, meaning Three Houses.

The district contains multiple educational centers, including Kaohsiung Medical University, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, and the National Science and Technology Museum.

The area connects to major transportation networks through Kaohsiung Train Station, which provides access to high-speed rail, underground railway, and metro systems.

The National Science and Technology Museum in Sanmin District spreads across 19.16 hectares, making it the largest science museum in Asia.

Location: Kaohsiung

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: Zuoying District, Renwu District, Niaosong District, Fongshan District, Lingya District, Sinsing District, Cianjin District, Yancheng District, Gushan District

Website: https://smd.kcg.gov.tw/en

GPS coordinates: 22.65620,120.32700

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45