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.- Locality with 4,140 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 249 metres (817 feet)
- Also known as“Shih-t’an”“Shih-t’an Hsiang”“Shihtan Siang”“Shitan”“Shitan Xiang”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Xianshan Xieling Temple.
Xianshan Xieling Temple
Place of worship
Xianshan Xieling Temple is a place of worship, which is situated 3½ km east of Shitan Township.
Shitan Township
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Latitude
24.5333° or 24° 32′ north
Longitude
120.9167° or 120° 55′ east
Open location code
7QP2GWM8+8M
GeoNames ID
Satellite Map
Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Shitan Township” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “獅潭鄉”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Shitan Township”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Xinxing and Xie’ai.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Xinxing Qiao and Xinhe Er Qiao.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.