Shitan Township
Shitan Township / Shihtan Township is a rural township in Miaoli County, Taiwan. It is located in a mountainous area with a mild, sub-tropical climate. Its rainy season is from May to September. Shitan's population was estimated to be 4,141 in January 2023.Places of Interest
Highlights include Xianshan Xieling Temple.
Xianshan Xieling Temple
Place of worship
Shitan Township
- Type: Locality with 4,140 residents
- Also known as: “Shih-t’an”, “Shih-t’an Hsiang”, “Shihtan Siang”, “Shitan”, and “Shitan Xiang”
- Location: Miaoli County, Taiwan, Central Taiwan, Taiwan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
24.5333° or 24° 32′ north
Longitude
120.9167° or 120° 55′ east
Population
4,140
Elevation
249 metres (817 feet)
Open location code
7QP2GWM8+8M
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In Other Languages
“Shitan Township” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “獅潭鄉”
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