Gangshan District

Gangshan District is an administrative area in the southern part of Kaohsiung metropolitan region that combines urban neighborhoods with suburban areas. The district is divided into multiple communities with different characteristics that shape how the area develops and functions.

The district was established in 1920 during Japanese colonial rule as an air base called Okayama Town. It later merged with another area to create the current administrative structure that exists today.

The district's markets and temples serve as gathering places where visitors can observe daily local life and witness the importance of goat meat in regional cuisine. These spaces reveal how communities here maintain food traditions and religious practices as part of their everyday rhythm.

The Gangshan station provides transportation connections to both the Kaohsiung Metro system and Taiwan Railway services. This central location makes it straightforward to move around the district and reach other parts of the city.

The district is home to both an air force technical institute and a military academy, making it a significant center for aviation education in Taiwan. This military presence has shaped the area's development and identity in unexpected ways.

Location: Kaohsiung

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

Shares border with: Luzhu District, Alian District, Tianliao District, Yanchao District, Ciaotou District, Zihguan District, Mituo District, Yongan District

Website: https://gangshan.kcg.gov.tw

GPS coordinates: 22.80000,120.28333

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:19