Hsinchu, China, Republic of (Taiwan)

Hsinchu City
新竹市

Hsinchu City seal
Abbreviation: Zhu (竹市)
City nickname: the windy city
Capital district	East Dist.(東區)
Region	Northwestern Taiwan
Mayor	Jung-tzer Lin (林政則)
Area	Ranked 23 of 25
- Total  - % water	104.0964 km² (Percent water goes here)%
Population	Ranked 19 of 25
- Total (May 2004)  - Density	384,384 3,693/km²
Districts:	3
City flower:	Azalea
City tree:	?
City bird:	European Magpie (Pica pica)

Hsinchu (新竹 pinyin Xīnzhú, Taiwanese: Sin-tek) is a large city in northern Taiwan. Hsinchu City (新竹市) is a municipality of Taiwan. It is bordered by Hsinchu County to the north and east, Miaoli County to the south, and the Taiwan Strait to the west. Hsinchu Science Park is in the eastern part of Hsinchu City, as well as part of Hsinchu County.

The three districts in Hsinchu City are North District, East District, and Siangshan District.

Hsinchu is home to National Tsing Hua University, National Chiao Tung University, Chung Hua University, Hsuan Chuang University, and Yuanpei Institute of Science and Technology.

Hsinchu is popularly nicknamed "Fengcheng" (風城, windy city) for its windy climate.

Hsinchu is also famous for its local delicacy: Hsinchu meatball and rice noodle.

See also: Political divisions of Taiwan

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