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| name = {{raise|0.2em|Zhubei}}
| name = Zhubei
| official_name = <!-- Official name in English if different from 'name' -->
| official_name = <!-- Official name in English if different from 'name' -->
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| other_name = Chikuhoku, Chupei, Jhubei
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| image_skyline = Xinglong Road Section 2, Zhubei.jpg
| image_skyline = Zhubei, Hsinchu Skyline 20231117.jpg
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Hsinchu County]]
| subdivision_name1 =
| subdivision_type2 = [[Counties of Taiwan|County]]
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| leader_title = Mayor
| subdivision_name2 = [[Hsinchu County|Hsinchu]]
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| leader_name = Ho Kan-ming<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.hsinchu.gov.tw/english/jhubei |title=About Us |publisher=Hsinchu County Government |website=hsinchu.gov.tw |accessdate=February 28, 2017}}</ref>
| leader_party = Independent
| leader_title = Mayor
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| leader_name = Ho Kan-ming<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.hsinchu.gov.tw/english/jhubei |title=About Us |publisher=Hsinchu County Government |website=hsinchu.gov.tw |access-date=February 28, 2017}}</ref>
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| area_total_km2 = 46.83
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| leader_party = Independent
| population_total = 193,980
| area_total_km2 = 46.83
| population_as_of = March 2023
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| population_density_km2 =
| population_total = 212695
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| parts_type = [[Administrative divisions of Republic of China|Administrative divisions]]
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|postal_code = 302
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| postal_code = 302
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{{Infobox Chinese
| title = Zhubei City
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[[File:Zhubei City Office, Hsinchu County 20130520.jpg|thumb|Zhubei City Office]]
[[File:Zhubei City Office, Hsinchu County 20130520.jpg|thumb|Zhubei City Office]]


'''Zhubei''' ([[Wade-Giles]]: ''Chupei''; [[Taiwanese Hakka|Hakka]] [[Pha̍k-fa-sṳ|PFS]]: ''Chuk-pet''; [[Taiwanese Hokkien|Hokkien]] [[Pe̍h-ōe-jī|POJ]]: ''Tek-pak'') is a city in [[Hsinchu County]], Taiwan. It is one of the fastest-growing settlements in Taiwan, with a population gain of 51,000 between 2010 and 2019, the highest of any township/city or district. The city has attracted migration both because of its proximity to [[Hsinchu|Hsinchu City]] and the Hsinchu Science and Technology Park, and because the Hsinchu County government has focused most of its infrastructure here.
'''Zhubei''' ([[Wade-Giles]]: ''Chupei''; [[Taiwanese Hakka|Hakka]] [[Pha̍k-fa-sṳ|PFS]]: ''Chuk-pet''; [[Taiwanese Hokkien|Hokkien]] [[Pe̍h-ōe-jī|POJ]]: ''Tek-pak'') is a [[County-administered city|city]] in [[Hsinchu County]], [[Taiwan]]. It is one of the island's fastest-growing settlements, with a population gain of 51,000 between 2010 and 2019, the highest of any township/city or district. The city has attracted migration both because of its proximity to [[Hsinchu|Hsinchu City]] and the Hsinchu Science and Technology Park, and because the Hsinchu County government has focused most of its infrastructure here.


It is governed as a [[Townships and county-administered cities|county-administered city]], and is the county seat of Hsinchu County.
It is governed as a [[county-administered city]], and is the county seat of Hsinchu County. [[Taiwan High Speed Rail]]'s [[Hsinchu HSR station]] is located here.


==History==
==History==
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===Republic of China===
===Republic of China===
Zhubei was originally a [[Township (Taiwan)|township]] under [[Hsinchu County]] from 1950–1988. In October 1988, Zhubei Township was promoted to a [[county-controlled city]].
Zhubei was originally a [[Township (Taiwan)|rural township]] under [[Hsinchu County]] from 1950 to 1988. In October 1988, Zhubei Township was promoted to a [[county-administered city]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Zhubei borders [[Hsinchu|Hsinchu City]] to the southwest, Xinfeng and Hukou Townships to the north, Qionglin and Xinpu to the East, Zhudong to the southeast, and the Taiwan Strait to its west. It is the discharge point of the [[Fongshan River]] and the [[Touqian River]] into the Taiwan Strait. Zhubei has been a satellite city of Hsinchu City since Hsinchu City reformed to become a special municipality in 1982. Due to the separation of Hsinchu City from Hsinchu County and Zhubei becoming the Hsinchu County seat, as well as its proximity to the Hsinchu Science and Technology Park and the semiconductor industry, the city has acquired an increasingly large amount of capital inflow from government, as well as a rapid population increase and a resulting spike in real estate values. The city's population was estimated at 176,966 in January 2017.<ref>{{cite web
Zhubei borders [[Hsinchu|Hsinchu City]] to the southwest, Xinfeng and Hukou Townships to the north, Qionglin and Xinpu to the East, Zhudong to the southeast, and the Taiwan Strait to its west. It is the discharge point of the [[Fongshan River]] and the [[Touqian River]] into the Taiwan Strait. Zhubei has been a satellite city of Hsinchu City since Hsinchu City reformed to become a special municipality in 1982. Due to the separation of Hsinchu City from Hsinchu County and Zhubei becoming the Hsinchu County seat, as well as its proximity to the Hsinchu Science and Technology Park and the semiconductor industry, the city has acquired an increasingly large amount of capital inflow from government, as well as a rapid population increase and a resulting spike in real estate values. The city's population was estimated at 211,746 in February 2023.<ref>{{cite web
| url =http://w3.hsinchu.gov.tw/house/print/city.aspx?y=106&m=1
| url =https://w3.hsinchu.gov.tw/house/print/city.aspx?y=112&m=1
| script-title =zh:106年1月 新竹縣人口統計報表
| script-title =zh:112年1月 新竹縣人口統計報表
| trans-title =Table of Hsinchu County Population Statistics, January 2017
| trans-title =Table of Hsinchu County Population Statistics, January 2023
| language =zh-hant
| language =zh-hant
| website =hsinchu.gov.tw
| website =hsinchu.gov.tw
| publisher =Hsinchu County Government
| publisher =Hsinchu County Government
| access-date =February 27, 2017 }}</ref>
| access-date =February 4, 2023 }}</ref>


==Administrative divisions==
==Administrative divisions==
The city is administered as 30 villages: Aikou, Baide, Beilun, Beixing, Chongyi, Damei, Dayi, Doulun, Fude, Lianxing, Luchang, Mayuan, Shangyi, Shixing, Taihe, Tunghai, Tungping, Tungxing, Wenhua, Xingan, Xingang, Xinguo, Xinlun, Xinshe, Xinzhuang, Xizhou, Zhongxing, Zhubei, Zhuren and Zhuyi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chupei.gov.tw/news4_list.php?menu=25&typeid=1141 |script-title=zh:竹北市各里里圖|trans-title=Maps of Villages in Zhubei City| language = zh-hant|publisher=Zhubei City Office |website=chupei.gov.tw|accessdate=February 28, 2017}}</ref>
The city is administered as 30 villages: Aikou, Baide, Beilun, Beixing, Chongyi, Damei, Dayi, Doulun, Fude, Lianxing, Luchang, Mayuan, Shangyi, Shixing, Taihe, Tunghai, Tungping, Tungxing, Wenhua, Xingan, Xingang, Xinguo, Xinlun, Xinshe, Xinzhuang, Xizhou, Zhongxing, Zhubei, Zhuren and Zhuyi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chupei.gov.tw/news4_list.php?menu=25&typeid=1141 |script-title=zh:竹北市各里里圖|trans-title=Maps of Villages in Zhubei City| language = zh-hant|publisher=Zhubei City Office |website=chupei.gov.tw|date=30 June 2012|access-date=February 28, 2017}}</ref>


==Government institutions==
==Government institutions==
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==Economy==
==Economy==
[[File:Zhubei Skyline from Tofu Rocks.jpg|thumb|Skyscrapers of Zhubei viewed at night]]
The agricultural aspect of Zhubei has shifted from mainly rice paddy farming to more floral and fruit cultivation that attracts tourists; however the majority of the local economy is now fueled by the semiconductor industry, real estate speculation and the service sector. Parts of Zhubei City have retained their traditional infrastructure following the demolition of the old city. There are also industrial parks in the city, which are the [[Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park]] and the [[Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park]].
The agricultural aspect of Zhubei has shifted from mainly rice paddy farming to more floral and fruit cultivation that attracts tourists; however the majority of the local economy is now fueled by the semiconductor industry, real estate speculation and the service sector. Parts of Zhubei City have retained their traditional infrastructure following the demolition of the old city. There are also industrial parks in the city, which are the [[Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park]] and the [[Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park]].


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* [[Red Forest Park]]
* [[Red Forest Park]]
* [[Wen-Lin Hall]]
* [[Wen-Lin Hall]]
* [[Hsinwawu Hakka Culture Conservation Area]]
* [[Zhubei Nightmarket]]


==Education==
==Education==
* '''University'''
* '''University'''
** [[National Taiwan University]] of Zhubei (focuses mainly on institutional research).
** [[National Taiwan University]] of Zhubei (focuses mainly on institutional research).
** [[National Chiao Tung University]] of Zhubei
** [[National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University]] of Zhubei
** [[National Taiwan University of Science and Technology]] of Zhubei (under construction).
** [[National Taiwan University of Science and Technology]] of Zhubei (under construction).
* '''High School'''
* '''High School'''
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** [[Yi Ming Senior High School]]
** [[Yi Ming Senior High School]]


==Major Transportation Links==
==Transportation==
===Rail===
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[[File:TRA Zhubei Station(1), July, 2013.JPG|thumb|[[Zhubei Station]]]]
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====Taiwan Railways Administration====
* [[THSR Hsinchu Station]] (at Liujia 六家)
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[[File:TRA Zhubei Station(1), July, 2013.JPG|thumb|[[Zhubei railway station]]]]
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* [[Taiwan Railways Administration|TRA]] [[Zhubei Station]]
[[Zhubei railway station]] is the main railway station in Zhubei City. In addition, there is also a [[Liujia railway station]], which is transferrable to [[Hsinchu HSR station]].
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* [[National Highway No. 1 (Taiwan)|National Highway No. 1]]
====Taiwan High Speed Rail====
[[Hsinchu HSR station]] is located in Zhubei, which is transferrable to [[Liujia railway station]].
===Highway===
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Zhubei is served by [[National Highway No. 1 (Taiwan)|National Highway No. 1]].


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commons category|Zhubei City, Hsinchu County}}
{{Commons category|Zhubei City, Hsinchu County}}
{{Wiktionary|Zhubei|Jhubei|Chupei}}
{{wikivoyage|Chupei|Zhubei}}
{{wikivoyage|Chupei|Zhubei}}
* {{official website}} {{in lang|zh}}
*[http://web.hsinchu.gov.tw/english/jhubei/ Zhubei City Government] {{in lang|en}}


{{Cities in Taiwan}}
{{Cities in Taiwan}}
{{Taiwan Hsinchu divisions}}
{{Taiwan Hsinchu divisions}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:County-administered cities of Taiwan]]
[[Category:County-administered cities of Taiwan]]

Latest revision as of 01:25, 17 June 2024

24°50′00″N 121°00′43″E / 24.83333°N 121.01194°E / 24.83333; 121.01194

Zhubei
竹北市
Chikuhoku, Chupei, Jhubei
County-administered city
Skyline of Zhubei
Skyline of Zhubei
Location of Zhubei
Country Republic of China (Taiwan)
CountyHsinchu
Government
 • MayorHo Kan-ming[1] (Ind.)
Area
 • Total
46.83 km2 (18.08 sq mi)
Population
 (March 2023)
 • Total
212,695
Postal code
302
Area code(0)3
Websitewww.chupei.gov.tw Edit this at Wikidata (in Chinese)
Zhubei City
Chinese竹北市
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhúběi Shì
Bopomofoㄓㄨˊ   ㄅㄟˇ   ㄕˋ
Gwoyeu RomatzyhJwubeei Shyh
Wade–GilesChu²-pei³ Shih⁴
Tongyong PinyinJhúběi Shìh
MPS2Júběi Shr̀
IPA[ʈʂǔ.pèɪ ʂɻ̩̂]
Hakka
Pha̍k-fa-sṳChuk-pet-sṳ
Southern Min
Hokkien POJTek-pak-chhī
Tâi-lôTik-pak-tshī
Zhubei City Office

Zhubei (Wade-Giles: Chupei; Hakka PFS: Chuk-pet; Hokkien POJ: Tek-pak) is a city in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is one of the island's fastest-growing settlements, with a population gain of 51,000 between 2010 and 2019, the highest of any township/city or district. The city has attracted migration both because of its proximity to Hsinchu City and the Hsinchu Science and Technology Park, and because the Hsinchu County government has focused most of its infrastructure here.

It is governed as a county-administered city, and is the county seat of Hsinchu County. Taiwan High Speed Rail's Hsinchu HSR station is located here.

History

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Empire of Japan

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Map of Zhubei area (1944)

In 1920, the area of Chikuhoku Station (Japanese: 竹北驛) was formerly called "Angmo Field" (Chinese: 紅毛田; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: âng-mn̂g-chhân; lit. 'red fur field'). In 1941, Kyūminato Village (舊港庄) and Rokka Village (六家庄) merged to become Chikuhoku Village (竹北庄) under Shinchiku District, Shinchiku Prefecture.

Republic of China

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Zhubei was originally a rural township under Hsinchu County from 1950 to 1988. In October 1988, Zhubei Township was promoted to a county-administered city.

Geography

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Zhubei borders Hsinchu City to the southwest, Xinfeng and Hukou Townships to the north, Qionglin and Xinpu to the East, Zhudong to the southeast, and the Taiwan Strait to its west. It is the discharge point of the Fongshan River and the Touqian River into the Taiwan Strait. Zhubei has been a satellite city of Hsinchu City since Hsinchu City reformed to become a special municipality in 1982. Due to the separation of Hsinchu City from Hsinchu County and Zhubei becoming the Hsinchu County seat, as well as its proximity to the Hsinchu Science and Technology Park and the semiconductor industry, the city has acquired an increasingly large amount of capital inflow from government, as well as a rapid population increase and a resulting spike in real estate values. The city's population was estimated at 211,746 in February 2023.[2]

Administrative divisions

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The city is administered as 30 villages: Aikou, Baide, Beilun, Beixing, Chongyi, Damei, Dayi, Doulun, Fude, Lianxing, Luchang, Mayuan, Shangyi, Shixing, Taihe, Tunghai, Tungping, Tungxing, Wenhua, Xingan, Xingang, Xinguo, Xinlun, Xinshe, Xinzhuang, Xizhou, Zhongxing, Zhubei, Zhuren and Zhuyi.[3]

Government institutions

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Economy

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Skyscrapers of Zhubei viewed at night

The agricultural aspect of Zhubei has shifted from mainly rice paddy farming to more floral and fruit cultivation that attracts tourists; however the majority of the local economy is now fueled by the semiconductor industry, real estate speculation and the service sector. Parts of Zhubei City have retained their traditional infrastructure following the demolition of the old city. There are also industrial parks in the city, which are the Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park and the Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park.

Tourist attractions

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Education

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Transportation

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Rail

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Taiwan Railways Administration

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Zhubei railway station

Zhubei railway station is the main railway station in Zhubei City. In addition, there is also a Liujia railway station, which is transferrable to Hsinchu HSR station.

Taiwan High Speed Rail

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Hsinchu HSR station is located in Zhubei, which is transferrable to Liujia railway station.

Highway

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Zhubei is served by National Highway No. 1.

References

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  1. ^ "About Us". hsinchu.gov.tw. Hsinchu County Government. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  2. ^ 112年1月 新竹縣人口統計報表 [Table of Hsinchu County Population Statistics, January 2023]. hsinchu.gov.tw (in Traditional Chinese). Hsinchu County Government. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  3. ^ 竹北市各里里圖 [Maps of Villages in Zhubei City]. chupei.gov.tw (in Traditional Chinese). Zhubei City Office. 30 June 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
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