Suao Township
蘇澳鎭 Suō, Su'ao, Su-ao | |
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![]() Nanfang'ao Fishing Port in Suao Township | |
![]() Location of Suao in Yilan | |
Coordinates: 24°35′46″N 121°51′04″E / 24.59611°N 121.85111°E | |
Country | Taiwan |
County | Yilan |
Area | |
• Total | 89.01 km2 (34.37 sq mi) |
Population (September 2023) | |
• Total | 37,602 |
Time zone | UTC+8 (Chungyuan Standard Time Zone) |
Postal code | 270 |
Website | www |
Suao Township (Chinese: 蘇澳鎭; pinyin: Sū'ào Zhèn; Wade–Giles: Su1-ao4 Chen4; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: So͘-ò), alternately romanized as Su-ao or Su'ao, is located in southern Yilan County, Taiwan, is an urban township that is famous for its seafood restaurants and cold springs.[1] It is a terminus of National Highway No. 5, the Suao-Hualien Express Way, and the North-Link Line of the Taiwan Railway Administration. It also has two large harbors: Suao Port, a multi-function seaport that also houses a naval base; and Nanfang-ao Port, a major fishing port of Taiwan.
History[edit]
Japanese rule[edit]
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Txu-pclmaps-oclc-6550514-suo-2420-i.jpg/220px-Txu-pclmaps-oclc-6550514-suo-2420-i.jpg)
During Japanese rule, the area was established as Suō Town (蘇澳街), Suō District, Taihoku Prefecture.[2]
Post-war[edit]
After World War II, the town was converted to a township under Taipei County. In 1950, the township was put under the newly established Yilan County.[2]
Demographics[edit]
As of September 2023, Suao had 14,533 households and a total population of 37,602, including 18,520 females and 19,082 males. The population of Suao Town has been decreasing on average since 1981.[3]
Villages[edit]
The township comprises 26 villages: Aiding, Cunren, Dingliao, Gangbian, Longde, Nanan, Nancheng, Nanjian, Nanning, Nanqiang, Nanxing, Nanzheng, Shengai, Shenghu, Subei, Sunan, Sutung, Suxi, Tungao, Xincheng, Yongchun, Yongguang, Yongle, Yongrong, Zhangan and Zhaoyang.[3]
Tourist attractions[edit]
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/58/Su%27Ao%27s_Nanfangao_Aerial_Panorama.jpg/220px-Su%27Ao%27s_Nanfangao_Aerial_Panorama.jpg)
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Su%27Ao%27s_Nanfangao_Bridge.jpg/220px-Su%27Ao%27s_Nanfangao_Bridge.jpg)
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/54/Su%27Ao%27s_Nanfangao_Port_from_above.jpg/220px-Su%27Ao%27s_Nanfangao_Port_from_above.jpg)
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/Su%27Ao%27s_Nanfangao_Nantian_Temple_from_above.jpg/220px-Su%27Ao%27s_Nanfangao_Nantian_Temple_from_above.jpg)
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Su%27Ao%27s_Nanfangao_Port_aerial_panorama.jpg/220px-Su%27Ao%27s_Nanfangao_Port_aerial_panorama.jpg)
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b7/Su%27Ao%27s_Lucky_Art_Crayon_Factory_from_above.jpg/220px-Su%27Ao%27s_Lucky_Art_Crayon_Factory_from_above.jpg)
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/Su%27Ao%27s_Lucky_Art_Crayon_Factory_panorama.jpg/220px-Su%27Ao%27s_Lucky_Art_Crayon_Factory_panorama.jpg)
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/%E5%85%A7%E5%9F%A4%E6%B5%B7%E7%81%98_Neipi_Coast%2C_Suao_-_panoramio.jpg/220px-%E5%85%A7%E5%9F%A4%E6%B5%B7%E7%81%98_Neipi_Coast%2C_Suao_-_panoramio.jpg)
- Nantian Temple
- Kailu Xianfengye Temple
- Baitul Muslimin Mosque
- Coral Museum
- Nanfang'ao Fishing Port
- Neipi Beach
- Su'ao Cold Spring
- Su'ao Fortress
- Tofu Cape
- Wulaokeng Scenic Area
- Zhu Dayu Culture Museum
- Bai Mi Wooden Clog Village
Climate[edit]
Suao has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Classification Cfa).
Climate data for Su'ao (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1982–present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 27.8 (82.0) |
28.4 (83.1) |
30.6 (87.1) |
31.9 (89.4) |
33.7 (92.7) |
34.7 (94.5) |
36.3 (97.3) |
35.8 (96.4) |
34.9 (94.8) |
32.3 (90.1) |
31.0 (87.8) |
29.2 (84.6) |
36.3 (97.3) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 19.3 (66.7) |
19.9 (67.8) |
22.0 (71.6) |
24.9 (76.8) |
27.6 (81.7) |
30.4 (86.7) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
29.7 (85.5) |
26.5 (79.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
20.6 (69.1) |
25.7 (78.2) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.6 (61.9) |
17.2 (63.0) |
19.0 (66.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
24.6 (76.3) |
27.3 (81.1) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.5 (83.3) |
26.8 (80.2) |
24.0 (75.2) |
21.2 (70.2) |
18.0 (64.4) |
22.8 (73.1) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.3 (57.7) |
14.7 (58.5) |
16.3 (61.3) |
19.1 (66.4) |
22.0 (71.6) |
24.6 (76.3) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.7 (78.3) |
24.3 (75.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
19.0 (66.2) |
15.8 (60.4) |
20.3 (68.5) |
Record low °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
7.2 (45.0) |
5.8 (42.4) |
10.7 (51.3) |
14.8 (58.6) |
18.1 (64.6) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.1 (71.8) |
17.4 (63.3) |
16.1 (61.0) |
10.1 (50.2) |
6.3 (43.3) |
5.0 (41.0) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 378.6 (14.91) |
293.7 (11.56) |
193.6 (7.62) |
184.3 (7.26) |
266.6 (10.50) |
229.9 (9.05) |
165.8 (6.53) |
268.5 (10.57) |
450.1 (17.72) |
714.1 (28.11) |
705.7 (27.78) |
584.3 (23.00) |
4,435.2 (174.61) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 20.1 | 19.2 | 18.4 | 16.8 | 19.3 | 14.7 | 9.5 | 11.5 | 16.1 | 20.3 | 20.7 | 21.5 | 208.1 |
Average relative humidity (%) | 79.7 | 80.8 | 79.5 | 80.3 | 81.8 | 80.8 | 76.2 | 77.3 | 78.0 | 79.3 | 82.2 | 80.6 | 79.7 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 60.2 | 63.6 | 86.9 | 96.0 | 116.6 | 164.3 | 247.6 | 222.1 | 153.7 | 93.6 | 69.8 | 55.8 | 1,430.2 |
Source: Central Weather Bureau[4][5][6][7][8] |
Transportation[edit]
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/SuaoStation.jpg/220px-SuaoStation.jpg)
- TRA Nan'ao Station
- TRA Su'ao Station
- TRA Su'aoxin Station
- TRA Xinma Station
- TRA Yongle Station
- Port of Su'ao
Notable people[edit]
- Chang Chen-yue, singer
- Cheng Jei-cheng, Minister of Education (2008-2009)
- Chang Yung-fa, founder of Evergreen Group
Gallery[edit]
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View of the Port of Suao
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Port of Suao at night
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Administrative building in the Port of Suao
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Neipi Harbor
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View of Neipi Beach
References[edit]
- ^ "2015 Su'ao Cold Spring Festival opens on Friday". Focus Taiwan - Cna English News. Focus Taiwan News Channel. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ a b 歷史沿革 [Historical evolution]. suao.gov.tw (in Chinese). Suao Township Office. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). www.ki.se. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Monthly Mean". Central Weather Bureau. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "氣象站各月份最高氣溫統計" (PDF) (in Chinese). Central Weather Bureau. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "氣象站各月份最高氣溫統計(續)" (PDF) (in Chinese). Central Weather Bureau. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "氣象站各月份最低氣溫統計" (PDF) (in Chinese). Central Weather Bureau. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "氣象站各月份最低氣溫統計(續)" (PDF) (in Chinese). Central Weather Bureau. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
External links[edit]
- Official website
(in Chinese)
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