Danshui District
Tamsui, or Danshui, Danshuei, Tamshui) is a district of New Taipei that was the center of shipping and commerce in northern Taiwan in the 19th century.Places of Interest
Highlights: Danhai New Town and Kanding.
Kanding
Railway station
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Danhai New Town.
Danshui District
- Type: Locality with 189,000 residents
- Also known as: “Danshuei Jhen”, “Danshui”, “Danshui Zhen”, “Tamsui”, “Tan-shui”, and “Tan-shui Chen”
- Location: New Taipei, Taipei, Northern Taiwan, Taiwan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
25.2° or 25° 12′ north
Longitude
121.45° or 121° 27′ east
Population
189,000
Elevation
63 metres (207 feet)
Open location code
7QQ36C2X+2X
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In Other Languages
“Danshui District” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “淡水區”
- Chinese: “淡水鎮”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Linzi and Xiapidao.
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Highlights: Jiying Qiao and Pidao Qiao.
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