Beitun District

Beitun District covers 63 square kilometers of mountainous and urban areas in northern Taichung, with a population of 297,670 residents as of 2023.

The district transformed from its initial status as part of Taichung provincial city until December 25, 2010, when it joined the Taichung special municipality.

The district contains 42 administrative villages, with Beitun Wenchang Temple and Songzhu Temple representing traditional religious architecture and practices.

Transportation infrastructure includes Songzhu and Taiyuan railway stations, the Taichung Metro system, and three major provincial highways connecting the district.

The district features the Dakeng trail system with multiple hiking paths, including Trail 4 which rises 1728 feet and provides views over Taichung City.

Location: Taichung

Elevation above the sea: 248 m

Shares border with: Fengyuan District, Xinshe District, Taiping District, North District, Xitun District, Daya District, Tanzi District

Website: https://beitun.taichung.gov.tw

GPS coordinates: 24.18043,120.74661

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35