Xinwu District, Taoyuan


Xinwu or Sinwu District is a rural, coastal district in Taoyuan City, Taiwan.

Geography

Xinwu District accounts for almost 7% of Taoyuan's total land area and is the city's 6th largest district. Local industries include agriculture, fisheries, and livestock. 88% of Xinwu residents are Hakka.
Many rivers flow through the district, including the Shezih, Sinwu, Foshing, Fusing and Houhu.

Administrative divisions

Xinwu, Xinsheng, Houhu, Qinghua, Shilei, Tungming, Shezi, Puding, Jiudou, Touzhou, Dapo, Wangjian, Houzhuang, Kejian, Shenzun, Kanglang, Bengang, Yongan, Yongxing, Xiapu, Shipai, Xiatian and Chilan Village.

Education

Xinwu has eleven elementary schools, four junior high schools, and two high school. It also has one district nursery, three kindergartens, other private kindergartens, and a district library.

Tourist attractions

Xinwu is served by Xinwu Bus Station and Provincial Highway No. 66 and No.61.

Notable natives