Beigang, Yunlin
Beigang Township
北港鎮 Hokkō | |
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Street leading to Chaotian Temple | |
Beigang Township in Yunlin County | |
| Coordinates: 23°34′N 120°18′E / 23.567°N 120.300°E | |
| Location | Yunlin County, Taiwan |
| Area | |
• Total | 41 km2 (16 sq mi) |
| Population (February 2023) | |
• Total | 37,763 |
| • Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
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| Chinese | 北港 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | North Port | ||||||||||
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Beigang, Hokkō or Peikang is an urban township in Yunlin County, Taiwan. It is primarily known for its Chaotian Temple, one of the most prominent Temples of Mazu on Taiwan. It has a population of 37,763 as of February 2023.