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Introduction to Kouhu Township, Taiwan, China

Kouhu Township is located on the southwest coast of Yunlin County, Taiwan Province of China, in the alluvial plain of Turbid Water Creek, with a total area of about 80 square kilometers and a population of about 28,000 people. The township is bordered by Shuilin Township to the east and the Taiwan Strait to the west, making it a typical comprehensive production area for fisheries and agriculture.

Industrial and Economic Characteristics

Kouhu Township's main economic pillars are aquaculture and fisheries and agriculture, with important aquaculture bases in Taiwan for clams, oysters, and oyster roe, of which "Kouhu Oyster Roe" is a specialty agricultural product known throughout Taiwan. There are many fishing ports and aquaculture zones in the township, forming a complete aquaculture industry chain.

Natural and Cultural Landscapes

Kouhu Township has ecological reserves such as the Chenglong Wetland and the Yiwu Stagnant Flood Pond, which are important habitats for migratory birds. In terms of humanities, it retains the traditional Minnan culture, and organizes folk activities such as the King Boat Festival and the Drawing of the Kwu, etc. every year. The Jinhu Master Wan Shan Temple is an important local faith center, recording the historical memory of the 1845 flood.

Transportation and Location

Kouhu Township is connected to the cities of Chiayi and Tainan via the Taiwan 61 West Coast Expressway, and is about 40 minutes from the Yunlin High Speed Rail Station. With flat terrain, dense rivers and canals, and a typical coastal wetland landscape, Kouhu Township is an important ecological and fishery town in Yunlin County.