Dalin Township

Dalin Township extends across 64 square kilometers of land with a population of 29,937 residents distributed among 21 distinct villages.

The area transformed from its Qing dynasty name Dapulin through waves of immigration from Guangdong and Fujian provinces, where settlers worked in forestry.

The township maintains multiple temples and educational institutions, including Nanhua University and Chung Jen Junior College of Nursing, Health Science and Management.

The township connects to major transportation networks through Dalin Station on the Taiwan Railways Administration line and Mianchiuag Taiwan Sugar Railways station.

Local agricultural production spans 2,600 hectares of farmland, yielding 12,000 tons of annual food products including rice, bamboo shoots, oranges, and orchids.

Location: Chiayi County

Elevation above the sea: 49 m

Website: https://dalin.cyhg.gov.tw/Default.aspx

Shares border with: Xikou Township, Minsyong Township, Meishan Township, Dapi Township, Dounan Township, Gukeng Township

Website: https://dalin.cyhg.gov.tw/Default.aspx

GPS coordinates: 23.59889,120.47000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:15