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Wutai, Pingtung

Coordinates: 22°45′N 120°44′E / 22.75°N 120.73°E / 22.75; 120.73
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22°45′N 120°44′E / 22.75°N 120.73°E / 22.75; 120.73

Wutai Township
霧臺鄉
Wutai Village
Wutai Village
Wutai Township in Pingtung County
Wutai Township in Pingtung County
LocationPingtung County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total279 km2 (108 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2024)
 • Total3,266
 • Density12/km2 (30/sq mi)

Wutai Township (Chinese: 霧臺鄉; pinyin: Wùtái Xiāng; Rukai language: Vedai) is a mountain indigenous township in Pingtung County, Taiwan. It has a population total of 3,266 and an area of 278.80 square kilometres (107.65 sq mi).

History

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During the Japanese era, Wutai was grouped with modern-day Sandimen Township and Majia Township as "Aboriginal Areas" (Japanese: 蕃地), which was governed under Heitō District, Takao Prefecture.

Demographics

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The township is mainly inhabited by the Rukai people.[1]

Administrative divisions

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The township comprises six villages: Ali, Dawu, Haocha, Jiamu, Jilou and Wutai.

Tourist attractions

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References

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  1. ^ "The humanity of Indigenous peoples". Pingtung County Government.
  2. ^ Chung, Jake (17 October 2015). "Rukai village included on list of world cultural sites". Taipei Times. p. 1.
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