Taibao (Hokkien POJ: Thài-pó) is a county-administered city and the county seat of Chiayi County, Taiwan.
Name The city was named after the government position of Wang De-lu, whose hometown is Taibao, in the 19th century.
History Formerly Tsing-kau-boe ().
Taibao City was established as Taibao Township in August 1945 after the World War II. In August 1946, Taibao Township was incorporated to Chiayi City to become Taibao District. In September 1950, it became a rural township named Taibao Township under Chiayi County administration. In July 1991, it became a county-administered city called Taibao City.Chiayi County Government
Administrative divisions The city has 18 villages, which are Beixin, Nanxin, Bixiang, Maliao, Guogou, Gangwei, Tianwei, Jiubi, Xinpi, Qiantan, Houtan, Meipu, Houzhuang, Taibao, Dongshi, Lunding, Chunzhu and Anren Village.
Government institutions
Chiayi County Government
Education Tatung Institute of Commerce and Technology
Tourist attractions
Chiayi County Baseball Stadium and Chiayi County Track Stadium National Palace Museum Southern Branch Ox General Temple Ping Huang Coffee Museum Wangshihjia Temple
Transportation
Rail
The city is served by Chiayi Station of the Taiwan High Speed Rail.
Bus Chiayi Bus Rapid Transit connects the city with neighboring Chiayi City.
Notable natives Wang De-lu, Qing dynasty general Yeh Hsien-hsiu, politician and singer
References
External links
Taibao City Office, Chiayi County