Erlin, Changhua

With an area of 92.8578 square kilometers, it is the largest township in Changhua County. As of January 2023, its population was 48,379, including 24,774 males and 23,605 females. ==History==

During the Dutch period, the area was under the administrative region of Favorlang (modern-day Huwei, Yunlin). Present-day Erlin was probably at or near Gierim, "one of the primary centers for Sino-aboriginal trade and a favorite haunt of pirates and smugglers." ==Administrative divisions==

Fengtian, Donghe, Nanguang, Xiping, Beiping, Zhongxi, Guangxing, Xiangtian, Waizhu, Xinghua, Dongxing, Houcuo, Dingcuo, Zhaojia, Zhenxing, Wanxing, Yongxing, Xizhuang, Meifang, Hualun, Wange, Dongshi, Dayong, Yuandou, Xidou, Donghua and Fufeng Village. ==Tourist attractions==

• Renhe Temple ==Transportation==

Bus station in the township is Erlin Bus Station of Yuanlin Bus. ==Notable natives==

• Liu Wen-hsiung, Member of the Legislative Yuan (1990) • Liao Yung-lai, Member of the Legislative Yuan (1993–1996), Taichung County magistrate (1997–2001) ==Climate==