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Neihu

內湖區
District
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Country Taiwan
Region Eastern Taipei City
Divisions
Area
 • Total 31.5787 km2 (12.1926 sq mi)
Area rank Ranked 3rd of 12
Population
 • Total 283,085
 • Rank Ranked 3rd of 12
 • Density 8,964.429/km2 (23,217.76/sq mi)
Postal code
114
Neihu District
Traditional Chinese 內湖區
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Nèihú Qū
Wade–Giles Nei-hu Ch'u
Tongyong Pinyin Nèihú Cyu
Southern Min
Hokkien POJ Lāi-ô͘-khu

Neihu District is a lively area in Taipei City, Taiwan. It's known for being a modern place where many technology companies are located. The name "Neihu" means "inner lake" in Chinese. This name comes from the area's geography, as it used to have many small lakes and wetlands.

The district also has an older name, Tayour. This name came from the Ketagalan people, who were the original inhabitants of this land. The Dutch, who visited Taiwan a long time ago, wrote it down as Cattajo. Tayour means "woman's head ornament," which is quite interesting!

Economy and Innovation

Neihu District is a big hub for businesses, especially in technology. It's home to many important companies.

Technology and Business Hub

The district has a special area called the Neihu Technology Park. This park is like a neighborhood filled with offices for tech companies. It helps Taiwan stay strong in the world of technology and business.

Major Companies in Neihu

Several well-known companies have their main offices here. For example, TransAsia Airways, an airline company, used to have its headquarters in Neihu. Also, RT-Mart, a large supermarket chain, has its main office in the district. This shows how important Neihu is for different kinds of businesses.

Exploring Neihu

Neihu is a great place to visit, offering a mix of city life and natural beauty.

Getting Around Neihu

The district is well-connected by public transport. The Taipei Metro's Wenhu Line runs through Neihu, making it easy to travel around. One of the stations is Neihu Station, which helps people get to different parts of the district.

Nature and Green Spaces

Even though Neihu is a busy tech area, it also has beautiful natural spots. There are hills and parks where people can enjoy the outdoors. This mix of modern buildings and green spaces makes Neihu a unique place to live and visit.

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