Zuoying District

Zuoying District extends across southern Taiwan with residential neighborhoods, educational institutions, and military facilities serving a population of 197,026 residents.

The district originated in the mid-seventeenth century as a military fortress named Old Fengshan, later experiencing Japanese rule before transferring to the Republic of China in 1945.

The district contains the largest Confucius Temple in Taiwan, alongside the Spring and Autumn Pavilions near the human-made Lotus Lake.

Transportation within the district includes two stations on the West Coast Line and a High Speed Rail station, connecting residents to major urban centers.

The district houses Taiwan's largest naval base and training facility for the Marine Corps Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit.

Location: Kaohsiung

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

Shares border with: Nanzih District, Renwu District, Sanmin District, Gushan District

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

GPS coordinates: 22.68220,120.29400

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36