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Caotun Township, Administrative division in Nantou County, Taiwan

Caotun Township extends over 104 square kilometers in northwest Nantou County, containing 27 villages and supporting a population of 96,838 residents.

The area, previously known as Chháu-ê-tun, received its current designation in 1920 during the Japanese administration period of Taiwan.

Lei Tsang Temple stands as a Buddhist complex on the hillside, featuring large bodhisattva statues and traditional architectural elements within its main hall.

Transportation access includes regular bus service from Taichung train station, with departures every twenty minutes along Highway 63 to reach the township.

The local Taoist temple presents an architectural design that incorporates the form of a worm wearing a farmer's hat, while housing numerous bats inside.

Location: Nantou County

Elevation above the sea: 231 m

Shares border with: Nantou City, Guosing Township, Jhongliao Township, Wufeng District, Fenyuan Township

GPS coordinates: 23.98300,120.73260

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51

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