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Asia/Taipei |
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UTC+8 |
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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Located in the southwestern part of Taichung City, Taiwan, China, Dadu District is one of the important administrative districts in Taichung City. It is bordered by Wurih District in the east, Longjing District in the west, Changhua County in the south and Shalu District in the north, with a total area of about 37 square kilometers. The terrain of the district is dominated by tablelands and plains, and the Dawu River flows through the south side, forming a natural boundary.
The district has a long history, and was an important settlement as early as the Qing Dynasty, deriving its name from the Pingpu community, "Dawu She". There are many cultural relics in the district, such as the Wanxing Palace and the Sulphur Creek Academy, demonstrating the deep cultural heritage of southern Fujian. The economy is based on agriculture and small and medium-sized enterprises, with specialties including watermelons, rice and other agricultural products.
The district has convenient transportation, with Taiwan Avenue and the Zhongshan Expressway running through the whole area, and is about 30 minutes' drive from the center of Taichung City. With the development of the Taichung Science and Technology Corridor in recent years, it has gradually attracted high-tech industry investment and become an emerging development area in Taichung.
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