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'''Shihzih Township''' ({{zh|c=獅子鄉|hp=Shīzǐ Xiāng|tp=Shihzǐh Siang|w=Shih<sup>1</sup>-tzu<sup>3</sup> Hsiang<sup>1</sup>}}) is a [[Township (Taiwan)| rural township]] in [[Pingtung County]], [[Taiwan]]. It is the largest township in the county.
{{Infobox chinese|title=Shizi Township|t=|hp=Shīzǐ Xiāng|tp=Shihzǐh Siang|w=Shih<sup>1</sup>-tzu<sup>3</sup> Hsiang<sup>1</sup>|poj=Sai-á-hiong|phfs=Sṳ̂-é-hiông|collapse=no}}
[[File:Arch of Shizi Town Office.jpg|thumb|Entrance to Shizi Township Hall]]

'''Shizi Township'''<!--Do not add Chinese characters here. Use infobox above.--><ref>[http://placesearch.moi.gov.tw/translate/Admin1000616.pdf 臺灣地區鄉鎮市區級以上行政區域名稱中英對照表] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325205328/http://placesearch.moi.gov.tw/translate/Admin1000616.pdf |date=2012-03-25 }} Glossary of Names for Administrative Divisions. {{in lang|zh}} Accessed at [http://placesearch.moi.gov.tw/index_2.php Taiwan Geographic Names Information System website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130816060629/http://placesearch.moi.gov.tw/index_2.php |date=2013-08-16 }} {{in lang|en}}. Ministry of the Interior. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2015.</ref> is a [[Township (Taiwan)|mountain indigenous township]] in [[Pingtung County]], [[Taiwan]]. It is the largest township of the county. The main population is the [[Paiwan people]] of the [[Taiwanese indigenous peoples|Taiwanese aborigines]].

==Names==
The original Paiwan name for the area was '''Tjakuvukuvulj''' (Tjakuvukuvuɬ; historically rendered as ''Chaobo Obol'' or in {{zh|c=腳歐伯伯}}). Han Chinese settlers noted a rock outcropping in the shape of a lion's head ({{zh|c=獅仔頭山|poj=Sai-á-thâu-soaⁿ|l=lion-head mountain}}) and called the village ''Sai-a-thau-sia'' ({{zh|c=獅仔頭社|poj=Sai-á-thâu-siā|l=lion-head village|labels=no}}).

Under [[Kuomintang]] rule, the name was changed to the current ''Shizi'', though in Taiwanese Hokkien the name ''Sai-a-thau'' is still normally used in spoken contexts.<ref>{{cite book |author={{lang|zh|吳秀麗}} |date=1994 |script-title=zh:商用台語 |language=zh |location=Taipei |title=[[Independence Evening Post]] |page=145 |isbn=9789575963149}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
The terrain of Shihzih is mountainous, as the district is located near Taiwan's [[Central Mountain Range]].
The terrain of Shizi is mountainous, as the district is located near Taiwan's [[Central Mountain Range]].


==Administrative divisions==
==Administrative divisions==
The township comprises eight villages:
* Fenglin Village
* Caopu ({{zh|t=草埔|p=Cǎobù|poj=Chháu-po}}) (Paiwan: ''Supaw'')
* Danlu Village
* Danlu ({{zh|t=丹路|p=Dānlù|poj=Tan-lō|labels=no}}) (Paiwan: ''Tjakuljakuljai'')
* Caopu Village
* Fenglin ({{zh|t=楓林|p=Fēnglín|poj=Png-lîm|labels=no}})(Paiwan: ''Kaidi/Naimalipa'')
* Neiwen Village
* Nanshi ({{zh|t=南世|p=Nánshì|poj=Lâm-sè|labels=no}}) (Paiwan: ''Nansiku/Tjuladu'')
* Zhukeng Village
* Neishi ({{zh|t=內獅|p=Nèishī|poj=Lāi-sai|labels=no}}) (Paiwan: ''Kacedas'')
* Shizi Village
* Neiwen ({{zh|t=內文|p=Nèiwén|poj=Lāi-bûn|labels=no}}) (Paiwan: ''Naibun/Tjakuvukuvulj'')
* Neishi Village
* Shizi ({{zh|t=獅子|p=Shīzi|poj=Sai-chú|labels=no}}) (Paiwan: ''Tjaqaciljai'')
* Nanshi Village<ref>http://vote2014.nat.gov.tw/en/TV/nm707003200000000.html</ref>
* Zhukeng ({{zh|t=竹坑|p=Zhúkēng|poj=Tek-kheⁿ|labels=no}}) (Paiwan: ''Tjuruguai'')


==Economy==
==Economy==
===Agriculture===
===Agriculture===
Agriculture produce in the township includes [[mango]], [[Asplenium nidus|shansu]] and [[watermelon]] are cultivated in Shihzih Township.
Agriculture produced in the township includes [[mangoes]], [[Asplenium nidus|bird's-nest ferns]] and [[watermelons]].


==Tourist attractions==
==Tourist attractions==
Places of interest in or around Shihzih are Shuangliu Forest Recreation Park, the Cultural Objects Museum, Lilongshan and Neiwen Village.
Places of interest in or around Shizi are [[Shuangliu Forest Recreation Area]], the Cultural Objects Museum, Lilongshan and Neiwen Village.


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
[[File:屏東縣獅子鄉 台9線 南迴公路 - panoramio.jpg|thumb|The South-Link Highway passing through Shizi Township]]
Shihzih is connected via railway through the [[Taiwan Railway Administration|TRA]] [[South-Link Line]]. Important stations is [[Fangshan Station]]. There are also two highways: [[Provincial Highway No. 1 (Taiwan)|Provincial Highway No.1]] and [[Provincial Highway No. 9 (Taiwan)|Provincial Highway No.9]] ([[South-Link Highway]]).
Shizi is connected via railway through the [[Taiwan Railway Administration|TRA]] [[South-Link Line]]. A key station is [[Fangshan railway station|Fangshan Station]]. Two highways run through the township: [[Provincial Highway No. 1 (Taiwan)|Provincial Highway No.1]] and [[Provincial Highway No. 9 (Taiwan)|Provincial Highway No.9]] ([[South-Link Highway]]).

==See also==
* [[Pingtung County]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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{{Commons category|Shizi Township, Pingtung County}}
*[http://www.pthg.gov.tw/TownSzt/ Shizih Township Office website] {{zh-tw}}
*[http://www.pthg.gov.tw/TownSzt/ Shizi Township Office website] {{in lang|zh-tw}}


{{Taiwan Pingtung divisions}}
{{Taiwan Pingtung divisions}}
{{Townships in Taiwan}}
{{Taiwanese aboriginal areas}}
{{Taiwanese aboriginal areas}}
{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Townships in Pingtung County]]
[[Category:Townships in Pingtung County]]

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Latest revision as of 17:38, 1 March 2024

Shizi Township
獅子鄉
Mountain indigenous township
Shizi Township in Pingtung County
Shizi Township in Pingtung County
LocationPingtung County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total301 km2 (116 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2024)
 • Total4,768
 • Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
Shizi Township
Entrance to Shizi Township Hall

Shizi Township[1] is a mountain indigenous township in Pingtung County, Taiwan. It is the largest township of the county. The main population is the Paiwan people of the Taiwanese aborigines.

Names[edit]

The original Paiwan name for the area was Tjakuvukuvulj (Tjakuvukuvuɬ; historically rendered as Chaobo Obol or in Chinese: 腳歐伯伯). Han Chinese settlers noted a rock outcropping in the shape of a lion's head (Chinese: 獅仔頭山; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sai-á-thâu-soaⁿ; lit. 'lion-head mountain') and called the village Sai-a-thau-sia (獅仔頭社; Sai-á-thâu-siā; 'lion-head village').

Under Kuomintang rule, the name was changed to the current Shizi, though in Taiwanese Hokkien the name Sai-a-thau is still normally used in spoken contexts.[2]

Geography[edit]

The terrain of Shizi is mountainous, as the district is located near Taiwan's Central Mountain Range.

Administrative divisions[edit]

The township comprises eight villages:

  • Caopu (Chinese: 草埔; pinyin: Cǎobù; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chháu-po) (Paiwan: Supaw)
  • Danlu (丹路; Dānlù; Tan-lō) (Paiwan: Tjakuljakuljai)
  • Fenglin (楓林; Fēnglín; Png-lîm)(Paiwan: Kaidi/Naimalipa)
  • Nanshi (南世; Nánshì; Lâm-sè) (Paiwan: Nansiku/Tjuladu)
  • Neishi (內獅; Nèishī; Lāi-sai) (Paiwan: Kacedas)
  • Neiwen (內文; Nèiwén; Lāi-bûn) (Paiwan: Naibun/Tjakuvukuvulj)
  • Shizi (獅子; Shīzi; Sai-chú) (Paiwan: Tjaqaciljai)
  • Zhukeng (竹坑; Zhúkēng; Tek-kheⁿ) (Paiwan: Tjuruguai)

Economy[edit]

Agriculture[edit]

Agriculture produced in the township includes mangoes, bird's-nest ferns and watermelons.

Tourist attractions[edit]

Places of interest in or around Shizi are Shuangliu Forest Recreation Area, the Cultural Objects Museum, Lilongshan and Neiwen Village.

Transportation[edit]

The South-Link Highway passing through Shizi Township

Shizi is connected via railway through the TRA South-Link Line. A key station is Fangshan Station. Two highways run through the township: Provincial Highway No.1 and Provincial Highway No.9 (South-Link Highway).

References[edit]

  1. ^ 臺灣地區鄉鎮市區級以上行政區域名稱中英對照表 Archived 2012-03-25 at the Wayback Machine Glossary of Names for Administrative Divisions. (in Chinese) Accessed at Taiwan Geographic Names Information System website Archived 2013-08-16 at the Wayback Machine (in English). Ministry of the Interior. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  2. ^ 吳秀麗 (1994). Independence Evening Post 商用台語 (in Chinese). Taipei. p. 145. ISBN 9789575963149.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

External links[edit]

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