Xizhi () is an inner city district in eastern New Taipei City in northern Taiwan, and is located between Taipei City and Keelung City. Compared to most districts in eastern New Taipei, which are very sparsely populated, Xizhi is one of the more populated districts in New Taipei, with a population of 207,004 people as of February 2023.
Xizhi grew quickly during the 1980s and 1990s, and is home to many of Taiwan's major electronics companies, such as Acer, Garmin (Asia), Coiler, Lanner Electronics and DFI.
Name origin The district's old name Tsui-tng-ka () refers to the fact that the tide from the Keelung River stops at Xizhi and goes back to the sea. During Japanese rule, the place name was changed to and was under Shichisei District, Taihoku Prefecture. This is the source of the current name.
History The area was originally called Kypanas (Basay: Kippanas) () by the indigenous Ketagalan people.
In 1758, Han immigrants built a settlement () near the area.
In 1920, during the Japanese rule, the place was organized as Shiodome Town, Shichisei District, Taihoku Prefecture.
After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China, Xizhi was established as an urban township of Taipei County. It was upgraded to a county-administered city on 1 July 1999. On 25 December 2010, it became a district of New Taipei City.
Geography and location
Xizhi is located in the Keelung River valley between Taipei and Keelung, which is an important transportation corridor. The old Jukando Highway and passed through here during the Japanese period. Currently both north–south freeways (National Highway 1 and National Highway 3) as well as the West Coast Line railroad pass through Xizhi.
A Taipei Metro (Taipei Rapid Transit System) route and MRT Keelung Line are planned for Xizhi.
Xizhi suffered from periodic flooding due to typhoons, before a levee was completed along the Keelung River in 2002.
Economy
Many of Taiwan's electronics companies are headquartered in Xizhi, such as: Acer Group, an international computer company"Legal Notices." Acer Group. Retrieved on March 15, 2010. "8F, No. 88, Section 1, Hsin Tai Wu Road., Hsichih 221, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan.""Social Welfare ." Acer Group. Retrieved on March 15, 2010. "Acer’s headquarter at Hsichih". Coiler Corporation, a telecommunications company Lanner Electronics Inc., a company making computer parts, network appliance platforms, and motherboards DFI (Diamond Flower Inc.), a company making computer motherboards
Garmin's largest operating subsidiary, Garmin (Asia) Corporation, has its main office in Xizhi District.
Matsusei, a Taiwanese supermarket chain, also has its headquarters in Xizhi."matsusei.com.tw." (WHOIS) "Domain Name: matsusei.com.tw Registrant: 松青商業股份有限公司 Sung Ching Supermarket Commercial Co., Ltd 23F., No.100, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City 221 Taiwan 台北縣汐止市新台五路一段100號23樓""Opportunities for Chilean Food Exports in Taiwan ." Chilean Trade Office. November 2009. p. 199. Retrieved on October 25, 2012. "Company Name 松青超市 Matsusei Supermarket (under Wei Chuan Foods)" "Contact Information Add: 23F., No.100, Sec. 1, Xintai 5th Rd., Xizhi City, Taipei County Website: www.sungching.com.tw"
Farglory U-Town, a commerce center with multiple functions, such as entertainment, business, and dining areas, was built by Farglory Group (遠雄企業), and was completed at the end of 2014. It is located in one of the most convenient and centralized areas of the whole Xizhi District. Around U-Town, there are hypermarkets, such as Carrefour and Costco, international computer companies, such as Acer, and retailer of consumer electronics and entertainment software, such as TK3C. There are 1482 units in total within 37 stories along with underground 7 floors. Among those units, B1 is designed as a public food court, 1F~3F house international designers branding department store, and 4F is a fitness center. The remaining floors also include the lobby, Farglory Museum, a spa, swimming pool, business meeting rooms as well as offices.
Before several electronic companies moved to Xizhi, the district, like the nearby Pinglin, was known for the production of Baozhong tea.
Tourist attractions Wuzhi Mountain Military Cemetery Xizhi Gongbei Temple
Transportation
TR Wudu Station TR Xizhi Station TR Xike Station Planned (Taipei Metro Minsheng–Xizhi line) Metro Taipei Zhangshuwan station Metro Taipei Xizhi Tech. Park station Metro Taipei Xizhi station MRT Keelung Line Nanyang Brdg. station MRT Keelung Line Jiadongjiao station MRT Keelung Line Baozhangkeng station
Notable natives Chen Zhiqi, painter Huang Kuo-chang, leader of the New Power Party (2015–2019) Shen Fa-hui, member of the Legislative Yuan (2005–2008) Yang Chao-hsiang, Minister of Education (1999–2000) The Hsichih Trio
See also New Taipei City
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