- Meinong District
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Location of Meinong District
Meinong District (WG: Meinung, Hakka: 瀰濃 Minung, Japanese: 美濃, Mino, Chinese character: 美濃) is a famous Hakka district in Kaohsiung, Republic of China (Taiwan). The area has grown tobacco since 1630 [1] and is renowned nationwide for its oil-paper umbrellas.[2]
Travel
- Museum Chûng Lî Fò (Chung Li Ho)
Quick facts
- Area: 120.0316 km2.
- Population: 44,305 people (May, 2007)
- Divisions: 19 Lis 389 Neighborhoods
- Postal Code: 843
- Households: 13,461
References
- ^ Crook, Steven (2006-11-09). "The tobacco sheds of Meinong". China Post. http://www.chinapost.com.tw/travel/taiwan%20south/kaohsiung/2006/11/09/94792/The-tobacco.htm. Retrieved 2008-09-24.,
- ^ Fang, Rita (2002-12-04). "Challenges of globalization confront secluded town". Taiwan Journal. http://taiwanjournal.nat.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=19312&CtNode=118. Retrieved 2008-09-24.,
Coordinates: 22°53′24″N 120°34′01″E / 22.890093°N 120.566883°E
Districts of Kaohsiung City seat: Lingya and FengshanEarlier districts 
Fengshan region Gangshan region Qishan region Note: Although Hanyu Pinyin is the national standard, Tongyong Pinyin is still commonly used in Kaohsiung.Categories:- Districts of Kaohsiung
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