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West Central
中西區 | |
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![]() West Central District in Tainan City | |
Country | Taiwan |
Special municipality | Tainan |
Formation | 1 April 2004 |
Government | |
• Type | District government |
• District Chief | Chen Sheng-nan |
Time zone | UTC+8 (National Standard Time) |
Website | web |
West Central District (Chinese: 中西區; pinyin: Zhōngxī Qū; Wade–Giles: Chung-hsi Ch'ü; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiong-se-khu) is a district located in the center of Tainan City, Taiwan. It is home to 76,983 people.
The district was founded on 1 January 2004, which merged with West District and Central District.[1]
This district was the capital of Taiwan for approximately 200 years. Its history can be traced back 300 years.
The district consists of Chikan, Junwang, Fahua, Kaishan, Yonghua, Yaowang, Guangxian, Daliang, Xihu, Xixian, Chenghuang, Nanmei, Nanmen, Xiaoximen, Wutiaogang, Duiyue, Qiancao, Fuqian, Nanchang and Xihe Village.[2]
The district is served by Provincial Highways 17, 17A, and 20. City Route 182 passes through the district. the Tainan railway station is located nearby.