Wangan, Penghu


Wangan Township/ Wang-an Township is a rural township in Penghu County, Taiwan. It is the second smallest township after Cimei Township in Penghu County. The township is made up of eighteen islands six of which are inhabited.

Name

The main island is named Wangan Island. The island was originally known as Bazhao / Pa Chao.

Geography

It is located at the southern sea of Penghu. There are nineteen islets with nine villages on six of islets. Four village on the main island while others are on their own islet. Islands in the township include:
The northern side of the island has a higher average elevation than the southern side. It consists of wave-cut platforms along its coastline.

Administrative divisions

Wangan includes nine rural villages:

Air

The township is served by Wang-an Airport.

Water

The township houses the Tanmen Port.