Guangfu Township (Chinese: 光復鄉; pinyin: Guāngfù Xiāng) is a rural township located in mid Huatung Valley between Central Mountain Range and coastal Range of Hualien County, Taiwan. The indigenous Amis people make up about half of the population. The main economical activity is agriculture.

Guangfu Township
光復鄉
Fata'an (馬太鞍)
Coordinates: 23°38′6.23″N 121°25′21.94″E / 23.6350639°N 121.4227611°E / 23.6350639; 121.4227611
CountryTaiwan
RegionEastern Taiwan
Government
 • TypeTownship
Area
 • Total
157.1100 km2 (60.6605 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2023)
 • Total
11,975
Time zoneUTC 8 (CST)
Post code
976
Subdivision14 Villages
Websitewww.guangfu.gov.tw (in Chinese)

Geography

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Map including Guangfu area (1944)
 
Map including Guangfu area (1951)

The township is located at the Huatung Valley.

Administrative divisions

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The township has 14 villages with a population of 11,975 inhabitants. Dahua, Daan, Daping, Dama, Datong, Tungfu, Xifu, Nanfu, Beifu, Dajin, Daquan, Daxing, Dafu and Dafeng Village.

Tourist attractions

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Deputy Factory Manager's Quarters, Hualien Sugar Factory

Transportation

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Guangfu Station

Notable natives

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References

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