Taoyuan District, Kaohsiung

The same Pinyin form, Taoyuan District, exists in two different districts in Taiwan: one is in Kaohsiung, the other is in Taoyuan City. ==Geography==

It is the district that is most mountainous and most distant from the city center. The population density in Taoyuan District is one of the least in Taiwan, but the area of the district is the sixth largest. Both Yushan National Park and Maolin National Scenic Area are situated in this district. Taoyuan District is very mountainous with very little flat land. Laonong River passes through Taoyuan District and is an important water source for Kaohsiung. The climate of the Taoyuan district is a tropical monsoon climate. ==History==

During the period of Japanese rule, Taoyuan was grouped with modern-day Namasia and Maolin districts and classified as , which was governed under of Takao Prefecture. After the war, the aboriginal area was renamed Yani Township (, also spelled as ). On 1 July 1957, Yani Township was renamed Taoyuan Township. In 2010, Taoyuan Township was elevated to Taoyuan District. == Quick facts ==

• Area: 928.98 km2. • Population: 4,249 people (October 2023) • Divisions: 8 urban villages and 39 neighborhoods • Postal Code: 848 • Households: 1,383 (October 2023) ==Administrative divisions==

Agriculture produces of the district are vegetables, fruits, processed agricultural products, prunes, jelly fig products and flowers. ==Tourist attractions==

• Tengjhih National Forest Recreation Area • Xiangyang Mountain • Yushan National Park ==Notable natives==

• Tseng Shu-o, famous football player ==See also==