Taichung (; POJ: Tâi-tiong) is a city located in west-central Taiwan with a population of just over one million people, making it the third largest city on the island, after Taipei and Kaohsiung. The city's name is Chinese for "Central Taiwan." Taichung City (台中市) is administratively a municipality of Taiwan Province of the Republic of China. It is surrounded completely by Taichung County. The average temperature of Taichung city is about 23 degree Celsius, and average rainfall is about 1700 mm per year. Taichung City is first founded around year 1705, during the Ching dynasty. It is first developed for military purpose. In the year 1887, Taichung had become the center of Taiwan, most of the politics, economic and cultural activities were held here. Though years later, Taichung had no longer as important as it used to be, but now it is becoming a rising power, which is right behind Taipei.

Districts

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1. Beitun District(北屯區): Geographically, this is the largest district in the city, spreading from the north to the northeastern-most reaches of the city. It includes the comparatively rural area of Dakeng.
2. Central District(中區): This is the smallest and most densely populated district in the city. It is home to the Taichung Train Station and a large number of traditional businesses. This district is home to the original suncake shop on Tsu-you Road, (自由路) and is where most of Taichung's major businesses used to located.
3. East District(東區): Literally on the other side of the tracks from the main part of the downtown area.
4. Nantun District(南屯區): Occupies the southwestern-most portions of the city. There is still considerable farmland in this area, but a High Speed Rail is expected to open in a few months in adjacent Wuri, and the Taichung city government plans to move the city hall into this district. Currently, Nantun is most well-known for high property values and expensive, luxurious cottages, which have in turn attracted many large department stores into the area.
5. North District(北區): Nestled between Central and Beitun Districts, it is home to the Taichung First Senior High school and YiJhong Street 一中街, one of the best known night markets in the city.
6. Situn District(西屯區): This district spreads out to the western edge of the city and is home to Feng Chia and TungHai Universities as well as Morrison Christian Academy. It is also the location of many of the new, fashionable department stores in the city and is the area of greatest growth.
7. South District(南區): Occupying the southernmost part of the city, it is home to JhongSing University and the Taichung Industrial High School.
8. West District(西區): West District is home to the National Fine Arts Museum as well as the Municipal Cultural Center. A lot of cultural activites were held here. This area is also known for its restaurants, which have attracted many people come with their reputation for exotic cuisine.

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