Su'ao


Su'ao Township, alternately romanized as Su-ao, is located in southern Yilan County, Taiwan, is an urban township that is famous for its seafood restaurants and cold springs. It is a terminus of National Highway No. 5, the Su'ao-Hualian Express Way, and the North-Link Line of the Taiwan Railway Administration. It also has two large harbors: Su'ao Port, a multi-function seaport that also houses a naval base; and Nanfang-ao Port, a major fishing port of Taiwan.

History

Japanese rule

During Japanese rule, the area was established as Suō Town, Suō District, Taihoku Prefecture.

Post-war

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.

Climate

Demographics

As of December 2016, Su'ao had 14,109 households and a total population of 40,493, including 19,877 females and 20,616 males.

Villages

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.

Tourist attractions