Yonghe City
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Yonghe District is a district in the southern part of New Taipei in northern Taiwan
. The Xindian River
forms a natural boundary between Yonghe and Taipei City to the north and east, although three bridges connect the two areas. To the south and west lies Zhonghe District, which shares some administration and facilities with Yonghe.
in Taiwan and second in the world
(after Manila
in the Philippines), with over 41,300 people per square km.
, and breakfast stores advertising "Yonghe Soy Milk" can be found all over Taiwan.
of the Taipei Metro, two stations of which are located in the city: Dingxi
and Yongan Market
. In addition, Fuhe Bridge passes through Yonghe and has an interchange there, as does the MacAuthur 1st & 2nd bridges .
Three major bridges connect Yonghe with other districts:
, is home to a large proportion of Taiwan's small Burmese immigrant population. Consequently, there are numerous stores and restaurants in this area selling Burmese produce as well as cultural events on occasion.
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. The Xindian River
Xindian River
The Xindian River is a river in northern Taiwan. It flows through New Taipei and the capital Taipei for 82 km. The Feitsui Dam spans the river southeast of Taipei.-Overview:...
forms a natural boundary between Yonghe and Taipei City to the north and east, although three bridges connect the two areas. To the south and west lies Zhonghe District, which shares some administration and facilities with Yonghe.
Overview
Before the city was merged with New Taipei and became a district, it had the highest population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
in Taiwan and second in the world
World
World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth....
(after Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
in the Philippines), with over 41,300 people per square km.
Notable products
The city is famous for its soy milkSoy milk
Soy milk and sometimes referred to as soy drink/beverage is a beverage made from soybeans. A stable emulsion of oil, water, and protein, it is produced by soaking dry soybeans and grinding them with water...
, and breakfast stores advertising "Yonghe Soy Milk" can be found all over Taiwan.
Transportation
Yonghe is served by the Zhonghe LineZhonghe Line (TRTS)
The Taipei Metro Zhonghe Line is a high-capacity, underground line and is part of the Orange Line. The 5.4 km route has 5 stations and runs from Nanshijiao and passes beneath the Xindian River into Taipei and terminates on the Xindian Line at Guting....
of the Taipei Metro, two stations of which are located in the city: Dingxi
Dingxi Station
The Taipei Metro Dingxi Station is a station on the Zhonghe Line located in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.-Station overview:This two-level, underground station has an island platform and two exits.-Station layout:-Exits:...
and Yongan Market
Yongan Market Station
The Taipei Metro Yongan Market Station is a station on the Zhonghe Line located in Zhonghe District, New Taipei, Taiwan.-Station overview:...
. In addition, Fuhe Bridge passes through Yonghe and has an interchange there, as does the MacAuthur 1st & 2nd bridges .
Three major bridges connect Yonghe with other districts:
- Yongfu Bridge (永福橋) - Gongguan, Daan District, TaipeiTaipeiTaipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
- Fuhe Bridge (福和橋) - Wanlong, Wenshan DistrictWenshan DistrictWenshan District is the southernmost of the twelve districts of Taipei City. The district was formed in 1990 by combining Jingmei and Muzha. Wenshan previously referred to the region south of Taipei Basin .- Culture :...
, TaipeiTaipeiTaipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean... - Zhongzheng Bridge (中正橋) - Xiaonanmen, Zhongzheng District, TaipeiTaipeiTaipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
Burma Street
Yuxi Street (豫溪街), near Dingxi MRT StationDingxi Station
The Taipei Metro Dingxi Station is a station on the Zhonghe Line located in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.-Station overview:This two-level, underground station has an island platform and two exits.-Station layout:-Exits:...
, is home to a large proportion of Taiwan's small Burmese immigrant population. Consequently, there are numerous stores and restaurants in this area selling Burmese produce as well as cultural events on occasion.