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Zhongli District (Chinese: 中壢區; pinyin: Zhōnglì Qū) is a district in Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Zhongli is spelled variously as Jungli, Jongli, Jhongli or Chungli on railway stations, bus stops and road signs. Historically, the city is the site of the Zhongli Incident of 1977, the most significant event of the democratization movement prior to the 1980s. Ethnically, it is considered a capital city for Hakka Taiwanese, who live in great numbers here and in surrounding areas; many elderly persons can speak Hakka in addition to Mandarin and Taiwanese Hokkien.[1] In recent years many foreign workers (mainly from the Philippines and Thailand) have also settled in and around the city due to the heavy industry in the suburbs of the city, making it a center for foreign laborers.[2] The district of Zhongli has three large parks and over 70 green reserves.

Key Information

Zhongli District is the busiest district in Southern Taoyuan (南桃園), as well as the location of the Taoyuan HSR station.

History

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Map of Zhongli (labeled as CHŪREKI) and surrounding area (1944)
Zhongli District
Traditional Chinese中壢區
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhōnglì Qū
Bopomofoㄓㄨㄥ ㄌ一ˋ ㄑㄩ
Gwoyeu RomatzyhJonglih Chiu
Wade–GilesChung1-li4 Chʻü1
Tongyong PinyinJhonglì Cyu
MPS2Jūnglì Chiū
Hakka
Pha̍k-fa-sṳChûng-lak Khî
Southern Min
Hokkien POJTiong-le̍k Khu
Tâi-lôTiong-li̍k Khu
Zhongli District office (then Zhongli City office)
Zhongli

Qing dynasty

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In the 19th century, the area was home to Plains aborigines. During the Qing dynasty, immigrants from Fujian and Guangdong provinces arrived along with Hakka.[3] The original name of the area was Kan-a-lek (Chinese: 澗仔壢; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kán-á-le̍k) due to its location between Tamsui and Hsinchu.

During Japanese rule, the town was administered as Chūreki Town (中壢庄), Chūreki District, Shinchiku Prefecture.

Republic of China

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After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Zhongli was reorganized as Zhongli Town. In October 1950, it was placed under Taoyuan County. On 1 July 1967, Zhongli was promoted to a county-administered city and became Zhongli City. On 25 December 2014, as Taoyuan County was upgraded to a special municipality named Taoyuan City, Zhongli became a district of the municipality.[4]

Demographics

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Zhongli's population was estimated at 426,326 in March 2023, including 10,084 Taiwanese aborigines.[5] Zhongli is subdivided into 85 villages, with the eight biggest but least populated villages on the western side of the district (39 square kilometers but with 35,000 people),[citation needed] while the eastern side is occupied by industrial factories and the heart of the metropolitan area. This reflects the imbalance of development of western and eastern Zhongli.

Administrative divisions

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The district comprises 88 villages:[5] Chenggong (成功), Deyi (德義), Duxing (篤行), Fude (福德), Fuhua (復華), Fuxing (復興), Guangming (光明), Guoling (過嶺), Heping (和平), Houliao (後寮), Huaai (華愛), Huaxun (華勛), Jianxing (健行), Jinhua (金華), Jiuming (舊明), Linsen (林森), Longan (龍安), Longchang (龍昌), Longci (龍慈), Longde (龍德), Longgang (龍岡), Longping (龍平), Longdong (龍東), Longxing (龍興), Mingde (明德), Neicuo (內厝), Neiding (內定), Neili (內壢), Puqiang (普強), Puqing (普慶), Puren (普仁), Puyi (普義), Puzhong (普忠), Qiaxi (洽溪), Qingpu (青埔), Qingxi (青溪), Renai (仁愛), Rende (仁德), Renfu (仁福), Renhe (仁和), Renmei (仁美), Renxiang (仁祥), Renyi (仁義), Sanmin (三民), Shandong (山東), Shitou (石頭), Shuiwei (水尾), Dongxing (東興), Wenhua (文化), Wufu (五福), Wuquan (五權), Xingfu (幸福), Xingfu (興福), Xingguo (興國), Xinghe (興和), Xinghua (興華), Xingnan (興南), Xingping (興平), Xingren (興仁), Xinjie (新街), Xinming (新明), Xinxing (新興), Xinyi (信義), Yongfu (永福), Yongguang (永光), Yongxing (永興), Yuemei (月眉), Zhengyi (正義), Zhenxing (振興), Zhiba (芝芭), Zhishan (至善), Zhongfu (中福), Zhongjian (中堅), Zhongjian (中建), Zhongli (中壢), Zhongrong (中榮), Zhongshan (中山), Zhongxiao (忠孝), Zhongxing (中興), Zhongyang (中央), Zhongyi (忠義), Zhongyuan (中原), Zhongzheng (中正), Zhuangjing (莊敬), Ziqiang (自強), Zili (自立), Zixin (自信) and Zizhi (自治).

Economy

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Department Store and Shops

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Zhongli TRA Station is surrounded by shops on the street, and Zhongli also has a SOGO-branched department store. Zhongli Night Market opens daily, usually from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. In addition, there are two shopping districts: Ta-tung (大同商圈) and Jung-ping (中平商圈), both within half an hour's walk from the Zhongli train station.[6]

Industry

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The Zhongli–Neili Industrial Park was established in December 1976. This is a combined multipurpose industrial park, controlled by Taiwan's Economic Bureau, with a total area of 433 sq. yards. There are currently 480 companies that have built either factories or offices here, belonging to electronic, metal, chemical, mechanical, food, textile and plastic manufacturers.

Education

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Library

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  • Zhongli District Library, four floors of books, allowed to be borrowed for a month
  • Neili Library
  • Longgang Library

Universities

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Academies and institutes

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Public high schools

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Religious organizations

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Taoist and folk religion Temples

Yuan Kuang Ch'an Monastery

Buddhist Temples

Christian Churches

Mosque

Tourist attractions

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Zhongli Arts Hall

Transportation

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Zhongli Station

Railway

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Zhongli is centered around the Zhongli railway station, the third-busiest railway station in Taiwan. There is also the Neili railway station and the under-construction Chungyuan railway station. The Taoyuan HSR station on the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) is a 15-minute drive from central Zhongli. There are free shuttle buses from central Zhongli to the THSR station every 15–20 minutes. The Taoyuan Airport MRT has been open to the public since 2017. An extension of this MRT line from Huanbei Station (A21) to the TRA station is still under construction as of October 2022. Laojie River Station (A22) opened on 31 July 2023, while Zhongli Railway Station (A23) is expected to open in 2028. In addition, the Taiwan Railway Zhongli Station provides conventional train connections to other Taiwanese cities.

Mass rapid transit

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Taiwan Railways

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Taiwan High Speed Rail

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Roads

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Zhongli South Bus Station

Zhongli is served by both National Highway No. 1 and Provincial Highway No. 66. The nationally owned E-Go freeway buses, near the Zhongli Station, are an inexpensive way of transport to other cities.

Sister Cities

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Notable natives

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See also

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References

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Zhongli District (Chinese: 中壢區; pinyin: Zhōnglì Qū) is an urban administrative district in Taoyuan City, Republic of China (), encompassing 76.5 square kilometers and home to a population of 423,722. Originating as a Hakka settlement from Guangdong Province during the Qianlong era of the in the , the district derives its name from its central location facilitating trade and travel along key routes. As the commercial and business core of southern Taoyuan, Zhongli functions as a vital transportation nexus, with direct connections via the Airport Metro to in approximately 15 minutes and proximity to the Taoyuan station, enhancing its integration into the broader metropolitan region. The district hosts seven higher education institutions, including and Chung Yuan Christian University, contributing to a robust educational that supports local and skilled labor for Taoyuan's industrial . Notable landmarks such as Zhongzheng Park, Yuan Guang Temple, and the bustling Zhongli Night Market underscore its blend of , recreational spaces, and vibrant commercial activity, while its division into subareas like Central, Neili, Longgang, and Dalun reflects organized amid ongoing development.

History

Qing Dynasty and Pre-Modern Period

During the , the area of present-day Zhongli District in Taoyuan was initially inhabited by indigenous Taiwanese groups, with nearby mountainous regions occupied by the , who maintained traditional hunting and weaving practices in central Taiwan's highlands. Plains indigenous communities in the Taoyuan basin faced encroachment as migration intensified land reclamation efforts starting in the early . Hakka settlers from province led the initial development of Zhongli during the Qianlong reign (–), drawn by opportunities for agricultural expansion in the terraced plains formed by rivers such as the Laojie and Xinjie. These migrants, supplemented by those from , reclaimed wetland and forested areas to establish villages centered on paddy cultivation, which became the economic mainstay amid the fertile alluvial soils. By the mid-18th century, such reclamation had transformed the —originally denoting a "valley between streams"—into organized Han agricultural settlements under Qing administrative oversight. In the , population growth spurred formal land surveys to formalize tenure and taxation, amid intermittent resistance from indigenous groups displaced toward the mountains, including Atayal-led uprisings that numbered ten recorded instances across during Qing rule. Local fortifications and militias emerged to protect expanding farmlands, as evidenced by commemorative sites like Zhongli Zhongyi Temple, honoring Qing soldiers killed in regional conflicts. cultivation also appeared in upland fringes, supporting trade amid camphor extraction booms, though rice remained dominant in core village economies until the dynasty's end in 1895.

Japanese Colonial Era

During Japanese administration from 1895 to 1945, the Zhongli area in Taoyuan experienced infrastructural modernization aimed at resource extraction and agricultural efficiency. The Taiwan Railway's main line extension facilitated transport, with Zhongli Station operational by the early 1900s, connecting the region to Taipei and enhancing commodity movement for export-oriented production. Irrigation systems were systematically developed, including the Taoyuan Canal initiated in 1916 to divert water from the Shimen Reservoir area, irrigating elevated tableland farmlands previously limited by seasonal rainfall and boosting cultivable acreage in Zhongli's vicinity. These projects, documented in colonial engineering records, increased irrigated land in the Taoyuan tableland from rudimentary pond systems to canal-fed networks, enabling double-cropping and higher yields. Agricultural output surged, particularly in sugar cane, as Japanese firms consolidated plantations across Taiwan, including Taoyuan's plains where Zhongli served as a key production zone. Sugar production rose from approximately 1 million metric tons in 1905 to over 12 million by 1939, driven by modern milling and varietal improvements, with colonial enterprises like those in central Taiwan exporting raw sugar to Japan. Empirical data from Japanese agricultural surveys show this expansion relied on coerced labor and land reforms that prioritized export crops over subsistence, laying infrastructural bases for post-colonial agro-industry without alleviating local dependency on monoculture. Hakka farmers, predominant in the region, were integrated into these systems through tenancy arrangements, though Japanese monopolies controlled processing and profits. Administrative changes included elements, such as grid-based road networks and public facilities in Zhongli, exemplified by the establishment of Zhongli Public School in 1898 to educate local elites and Japanese expatriates. Population grew modestly amid improved sanitation and rice yields, from Taiwan-wide figures of about 3 million in 1895 to 6 million by 1940, with Japanese settlers numbering around 300,000 island-wide—concentrated in administrative roles rather than mass rural influx in Zhongli, where Hakka demographics remained dominant but saw partial assimilation via Japanese-language schooling. These shifts, tracked in colonial censuses, fostered economic dependencies that persisted, as enabled but entrenched extractive patterns.

Post-WWII Development under Republic of China

Following Japan's surrender in on September 2, 1945, was retroceded to the Republic of China, marking the end of Japanese colonial rule over Zhongli and initiating administrative transitions under (KMT) governance. Zhongli, previously a district under Japanese prefectural systems, was restructured as a , with local governance aligned to ROC frameworks emphasizing central oversight and economic stabilization amid postwar recovery challenges, including inflation and infrastructure repair. In October 1950, Zhongli was formally placed under the jurisdiction of , facilitating coordinated as shifted from agrarian recovery to foundational industrial policies. The KMT's land reform program, enacted in three phases from 1949 to 1953, profoundly impacted rural areas like Zhongli by expropriating excess holdings from landlords (capped at 3 hectares of paddy land) and redistributing them to tenants via government bonds and "land-to-the-tiller" sales, reducing tenancy from 45% to under 10% island-wide and boosting rice yields by approximately 20% through incentivized smallholder farming. In Zhongli, a predominantly agricultural locale with lingering Japanese-era estates, these reforms enhanced productivity and generated rural savings—estimated at NT$1.5 billion in compensated bonds by 1953—that were channeled into light startups, spurring early hubs for textiles and as farmers transitioned surplus labor to proto-industrial activities. This causal link from secure to capital mobility underpinned Zhongli's shift from subsistence farming to export-oriented production, aligning with Taiwan's 1950s import-substitution phase that saw 's GDP share rise from 9% in 1952 to 25% by 1961. By the late 1960s, Zhongli's administrative elevation to a county-administered city on July 1, 1967, reflected its burgeoning role in Taoyuan's framework, enabling localized infrastructure investments and zoning for small factories. The relocation of to Zhongli in 1968 from temporary sites further catalyzed development, drawing over 1,000 faculty and students initially and fostering a skilled workforce for engineering and sciences amid Taiwan's export boom. In the 1970s, Zhongli expanded into medium-scale manufacturing, benefiting from national policies promoting heavy and chemical industries (e.g., via the 1973 Ten Major Construction Projects), though localized growth emphasized SMEs in electronics assembly and machinery with employment in Taoyuan-area factories exceeding 100,000 by decade's end; this period saw Zhongli's population density increase alongside factory proliferation, driven by proximity to Taipei's markets and cheap land. accelerated, with Zhongli evolving into Taoyuan's core urban node by the , symbolizing middle-class expansion through diversified SMEs and annual GDP growth mirroring Taiwan's 8-10% rates, though reliant on central planning rather than autonomous clusters.

The Zhongli Incident and Democratization

The Zhongli Incident occurred on November 19, 1977, during local elections for magistrate and Zhongli mayor, triggered by allegations of ballot fraud after a voter witnessed a poll worker destroying ballots in favor of non-Kuomintang (KMT) candidates. Protests escalated into violence, with crowds overturning police vehicles, deploying in response from authorities, and ultimately burning down the Zhongli , marking the first instance of mass civil unrest in in over two decades. While rumors circulated of two student deaths, official records confirmed at least one severe injury amid the property damage and clashes empirically noted in contemporaneous reports. Hsu Hsin-liang, a former KMT assemblyman expelled from the party for opposing its dominance, ran as a Tangwai (non-partisan opposition) candidate for against KMT Ou Hsian-yu, galvanizing local resistance to perceived electoral manipulation. Despite rigging attempts, Hsu secured victory with over 100,000 votes, highlighting voter frustration with KMT control in Zhongli District and broader . The incident exposed systemic vulnerabilities in election oversight under , where KMT relied on administrative leverage rather than open competition, prompting initial scrutiny without immediate mass arrests. Locally, Hsu's election as represented a shift in Zhongli's , fostering opposition that pressured KMT responsiveness in subsequent polls. Nationally, the event heightened public awareness of electoral irregularities, contributing to incremental reforms such as improved poll worker accountability and reduced overt interference by the early 1980s, which eased constraints on political expression without full lifting until 1987. This local unrest thus catalyzed a trajectory toward competitive elections, evidenced by Tangwai gains in 1970s-1980s contests and Taiwan's eventual stable , though causal links to broader remain indirect via enhanced legitimacy.

Geography

Location and Topography

Zhongli District is located in the central area of Taoyuan City, northwestern , encompassing 76.5 km² of land. It borders to the north, Pingzhen District to the south, Luzhu District to the west, and Daxi District to the east, where terrain transitions toward the foothills of the . This positioning integrates Zhongli into the densely developed western plains of , approximately 20-30 km inland from the coastline. The district's topography features the flat to gently sloping surfaces of the Taoyuan Terrace, comprising ancient sediments eroded from upstream mountains by the paleo-Dahan River. These river terraces, with average elevations around 117 meters, support fertile soils conducive to and urban . The Dahan River delineates regional to the south, while smaller waterways such as the Laojie River and Xinjie River traverse the district, shaping local drainage patterns and land allocation for development. This low-relief terrain, divided into sub-areas like Central, Neili, Longgang, and Dalun, constrains expansion by occasional inundation risks from seasonal river flows but enables extensive horizontal growth in the Taoyuan-Zhongli urban corridor.

Climate and Environmental Features

Zhongli District, situated in northern , features a humid subtropical monsoon climate (Köppen classification Cfa), with distinct wet and dry seasons influenced by the East Asian monsoon and frequent s. Annual average temperatures range from 21.6°C to 23°C, with monthly means varying from about 16°C in winter (–) to 28–29°C in summer (–), and extremes occasionally reaching 35°C or above during heatwaves. totals approximately 1,536 mm annually, predominantly during the mei-yu season (May–June) and periods (–October), accounting for over 70% of yearly rainfall, while winter months are relatively drier with occasional and drizzle. Urbanization and industrial density in Zhongli exacerbate effects, where built-up areas retain and radiate heat more than surrounding rural zones, elevating local temperatures by 1–2°C on average during peak periods compared to peripheral farmlands. This is driven by surfaces, reduced cover, and emissions from hubs, which alter local and . Air quality, monitored via stations under Taiwan's Environmental Protection Administration, shows median AQI levels around 57 (moderate), with PM2.5 concentrations at 14 μg/m³ and PM10 at 20 μg/m³, reflecting impacts from emissions and but also seasonal improvements during rainy periods that dilute pollutants. Environmental challenges include in local waterways like Xinjie and Laojie Creeks, stemming from industrial effluents and untreated urban tied to Zhongli's clusters, which historically degraded aquatic ecosystems through and organic loads. Post-2010 regulations, including Taoyuan's Comprehensive Air Quality Management Plan and discharge controls, have driven measurable gains, such as expanded capacity. The Zhongli Center, operational since April 2024, processes 39,200 tons of daily, reducing direct discharges and improving creek water quality parameters like BOD and by facilitating reuse for . Green initiatives, including riparian restoration and industrial emission caps under the Control Act amendments, counterbalance these pressures without relying on unsubstantiated projections of future risks.

Demographics

As of the latest available official data, Zhongli District had a population of 423,722 residents, distributed across an area of 76.5 km², yielding a density of approximately 5,540 inhabitants per square kilometer. This density underscores the district's status as a densely urbanized commuter hub within Taoyuan City, with concentrated development in central and southern zones facilitating high residential and transit activity. Population growth has been robust, driven by net inward migration and proximity to major links; from 2013 to 2023, the district recorded a 12% decadal increase, equating to an average annual growth rate of about 1.1%. In 2024, Zhongli saw a net inflow of 3,562 persons, sustaining this upward trajectory amid broader Taoyuan metropolitan expansion. Estimates for late 2025 place the above 430,000, reflecting continued pressures and household formation, with around 172,000 registered households by end-2023. The 2020 captured 468,641 permanent , highlighting a peak prior to adjustments in household registration data, though subsequent figures indicate stabilization around 430,000 amid national demographic shifts. Aging trends in Zhongli proceed at a moderated pace relative to Taiwan's national average of 0.44% annual decline in overall growth, attributable to sustained inflows of working-age offsetting rates below replacement levels.

Ethnic Composition and Cultural Diversity

Zhongli District is characterized by a predominant ethnic composition, with Hakka residents forming the majority and establishing the area as a primary urban center for in . Historical migrations during the from Province laid the foundation for this dominance, as Hakka settlers developed the region's agriculture and communities. Contemporary demographic patterns reflect this legacy, with Zhongli recognized for its high concentration of Hakka speakers and cultural practices, including dialect use among older generations. Smaller ethnic minorities include , primarily from earlier migrations, and (waishengren) who arrived following the Republic of China's retreat to in 1945. These groups constitute minorities amid the Hakka majority, with post-war Mainlander influxes integrating into the district's urbanizing fabric without displacing the core Hakka identity. Inter-ethnic relations have remained stable, particularly after 's in the late and , as evidenced by the absence of reported ethnic conflicts in local records and the district's cohesive community development. Cultural diversity manifests through the preservation and everyday integration of Hakka traditions, such as dialect retention and communal events, rather than through significant multicultural overlays. Efforts to maintain Hakka language proficiency, supported by local education initiatives, reinforce the district's role as a bastion of Hakka heritage amid broader Taiwanese homogenization. This ethnic structure underscores Zhongli's identity as a Hakka stronghold, distinct from more mixed urban centers elsewhere in .

Migration Patterns and Foreign Workforce

Since the , Zhongli District has experienced a marked influx of temporary migrant workers from Southeast Asian nations, primarily to meet labor demands in its and industries amid Taiwan's export-driven growth. Indonesia, , the , and have supplied the majority of these workers, who are recruited under Taiwan's regulated temporary labor programs to fill low-skilled positions that local workers often avoid due to harsh conditions and low wages. By 2023, Taiwan hosted over 700,000 such migrant laborers nationwide, with a substantial concentration in Taoyuan City's industrial zones, including Zhongli, where accounts for much of the ; these foreigners comprised around 80% of the island's foreign and played a key role in sectors like and . This migration pattern directly correlates with Zhongli's industrial expansion, as factories faced chronic shortages of domestic labor, prompting government quotas that began allowing limited inflows for in the early and expanded thereafter. Workers' contributions have sustained production capacity and economic output, though remittances—facilitated through Taiwan's regulatory framework for outbound transfers—result in significant capital outflows to home countries, estimated in billions annually across the island, while local spending on food and essentials provides modest recirculation. However, the concentration of migrant housing in employer-provided dormitories has exacerbated infrastructure strain, including overcrowding and substandard living conditions that occasionally lead to risks and community tensions. Enforcement of labor regulations reveals persistent gaps, with high brokerage fees, restricted job mobility, and exploitation risks driving absconding rates; estimates tens of thousands of undocumented migrants island-wide, many shifting to informal work. In Zhongli, 2025 saw specific incidents underscoring these issues, including indictments of four for illegal dental operations from September 2024 to April 2025, operating beyond authorized manufacturing roles, and police raids on venues employing undocumented foreign women, exposing unauthorized labor and employer violations. Such cases highlight the challenges of monitoring a transient in an industrial hub, where rule-of-law lapses can undermine both worker protections and local order, despite periodic crackdowns by authorities.

Government and Administration

Local Governance Structure

Zhongli District is administered through the Zhongli District Office, which functions as an executive branch under the Taoyuan City Government, responsible for implementing municipal policies, managing local services such as and community welfare, and coordinating with city bureaus on daily administrative tasks. The district office emphasizes efficient service delivery, as evidenced by Taoyuan City's second-place ranking in overall and first in in the 2020 Six Cities Sustainable Development Survey, reflecting streamlined processes like home delivery services and cross-jurisdictional document handling to reduce citizen wait times. Legislative oversight for Zhongli falls under the Taoyuan City Council, comprising 60 councilors elected every four years across constituencies that include the district, who deliberate on city-wide budgets, land-use zoning, and infrastructure allocations impacting local development. Following Taoyuan's elevation to special municipality status on December 25, 2014, the city gained enhanced fiscal autonomy, allowing greater control over local tax revenues—such as those from the Department of Taxation—and their allocation to district-level projects like road improvements and public facilities, independent of prior county-level constraints. This structure prioritizes pro-growth policies, including zoning approvals that facilitate industrial expansion and participation in public infrastructure, supporting Zhongli's role as an economic hub while maintaining performance metrics for administrative efficiency.

Administrative Divisions

Zhongli District is administratively subdivided into 88 villages (里), encompassing a mix of densely populated urban cores and expansive rural peripheries. The district's total land area spans 76.253 square kilometers, with villages exhibiting marked disparities in size and land use: the largest, including Village, Zhiba Village, and Yuemei Village in the northwest rural zone, each exceed 5 square kilometers and are predominantly agricultural. In the central urban areas, smaller villages such as Zhongli Village, Zhongjian Village, and Village measure less than 0.05 square kilometers each, supporting commercial and residential functions central to the district's framework. Population distribution reflects these divides, with urban villages hosting higher densities amid the district's overall 2024 population of 438,506 residents across 1,987 households. For instance, central villages like Sanmin Village report around 3,819 inhabitants, while rural outliers such as Village have approximately 4,548, underscoring lower densities in peripheral areas suited for potential industrial rezoning to accommodate Taoyuan's growth. This structure facilitates targeted , concentrating commerce in villages like those around Zhongping for retail hubs while reserving rural expanses for expanded industrial parks amid ongoing .

Economy

Industrial Growth and Key Sectors

The Zhongli-Neili Industrial Park, established in December 1976 under the oversight of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, marked the onset of significant industrial expansion in Zhongli District, transitioning the area from agrarian roots to a hub for multipurpose . This development aligned with Taiwan's broader export-led industrialization strategy in the , drawing factories focused on labor-intensive assembly and processing. By the , the park hosted operations in , precision components, and early subcontracting, capitalizing on proximity to northern transportation corridors and Taoyuan's emerging logistics infrastructure. Key sectors in Zhongli remain dominated by and machinery , with firms specializing in printed circuit boards (PCBs), , and automated equipment. Notable examples include Unimicron Technology, a major PCB producer located in Zhongli, contributing to Taiwan's global for consumer and automotive ; Garmin Corporation's Zhongli factory, focused on computer peripherals and devices; and Aces Electronics, which manufactures connectors and components for automotive and industrial applications. These industries leverage Zhongli's skilled workforce and integration with Taoyuan's broader ecosystem, including nearby high-tech parks, to support export-oriented production valued at billions in annual output for the region. Machinery subsectors, such as weighing instruments from Ligu Industrial and precision parts from Lixin Precision Industry, further bolster the district's role in supporting upstream suppliers for global assembly lines. Industrial growth has been propelled by Taoyuan City's strategic advantages, including 32 registered industrial zones generating approximately NT$2.87 trillion (US$90 billion) in total production value as of recent reports, with Zhongli's parks contributing through sustained expansion. From to 2020, Taiwan's national output experienced compound annual growth reflecting broader regional trends, driven by demand for amid global tech booms, though specific district-level data underscores Zhongli's alignment with Taoyuan's leadership in production value . (FDI) inflows, facilitated by Taiwan's business-friendly regulatory environment and robust supply chains, have targeted these sectors, enabling firms like MacDermid Alpha to establish die-attach facilities in Zhongli for advanced applications. This model, emphasizing minimal intervention and export competitiveness, has outperformed more state-heavy approaches elsewhere, as evidenced by Taoyuan's consistent top in Taiwan's industrial output metrics.

Commercial and Retail Development

The Zhongli Tourist Night Market serves as a primary hub for local , spanning 700 meters with over 400 stalls offering Taiwanese street foods, , , and general merchandise, attracting residents and visitors for evening trade. This market operates as a key economic driver by facilitating direct vendor-consumer interactions, with stalls predominantly focused on consumable goods and affordable retail items that sustain daily livelihoods for operators. Adjacent to Zhongli Railway Station, the Zhongping Shopping District functions as a pedestrian-oriented retail zone featuring boutiques, apparel stores, vendors, and restaurants, catering to commuters and local shoppers seeking convenience and variety. Similarly, the Zhongli First Public Retail Market, with origins in the Japanese colonial period and a major expansion completed in 1975, provides traditional wet and trading, emphasizing fresh and household essentials in a community-focused setting. These districts generate sustained foot traffic through physical accessibility and low-barrier entry for small-scale vendors, though specific revenue figures remain undocumented in public records. Post-COVID-19, Taiwan's broader retail landscape, including districts like those in Zhongli, has integrated elements, with national online sales surging from NT$252 billion in 2018 to NT$430 billion in 2021, prompting local vendors to adopt digital platforms for extended reach amid temporary physical restrictions. In Zhongli, this shift manifests in hybrid models where and shopping district operators leverage mobile payments and online ordering to complement in-person sales, enhancing resilience without displacing experiential retail formats.

Housing Market and Recent Economic Challenges

The housing market in Zhongli District experienced a notable correction in 2025, with average prices declining by over 2% amid a national surge in unsold inventory reaching record highs. This downturn reflects overbuilding fueled by prior years' loose credit conditions, leading to an excess supply that has pressured sellers in Taoyuan's suburban areas like Zhongli. Transaction volumes in northern , including Taoyuan, contracted sharply, with presale deals plunging up to 70% in key months earlier in the year, exacerbating the glut of completed but unoccupied units. Government interventions, including tightened lending rules implemented from late 2024 and enhanced taxes targeting speculative holdings, have further dampened affordability and investor appetite. restrictions, such as stricter loan-to-value ratios, have sidelined marginal buyers, while new levies on multiple properties have curbed flipping activities that previously inflated demand. In Zhongli, where unit prices hovered around NT$250,000 to NT$300,000 per ping for older stock in early 2025, these measures have amplified the slowdown, contributing to a broader northern project value drop of NT$200 billion in the first half of the year. Despite these pressures, Zhongli's housing sector demonstrates resilience underpinned by its robust industrial base, including and hubs that sustain steady and migration inflows. This contrasts with stagnant service-oriented districts elsewhere in , where cooling measures have hit harder without offsetting job stability. National housing indices reflect this tempered adjustment, dipping to 164.39 points in Q2 from 168.42 in Q1, signaling a controlled rather than catastrophic unwind.

Education

Higher Education Institutions

National Central University (NCU), a public research institution founded in 1915 and relocated to Zhongli District in 1962, serves as a primary hub for higher education in the area, with approximately 12,000 students enrolled across its nine colleges and 28 departments as of 2024. The university emphasizes engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, and , which align with regional demands for technical expertise in Taoyuan's and sectors. NCU's College of Engineering produces substantial research outputs, such as publications on and , contributing to local ecosystems. Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU), a private institution established in 1955 and located in Zhongli, enrolls over 16,000 students, achieving full undergraduate capacity for five consecutive years through 2025, with a focus on and programs tailored to industry needs. CYCU's engineering faculties collaborate extensively with and AI sectors, including joint R&D laboratories and internship programs with firms like AEMC and partnerships with global entities such as and , fostering apprenticeships that prepare graduates for Taoyuan's high-tech workforce. These initiatives have earned CYCU awards for outstanding industry-academia cooperation, enhancing research translation into practical applications like 3D IC design training. Both institutions support Zhongli's role in technical workforce development by integrating industry ties into curricula, with NCU pioneering industrial economics in and CYCU expanding AI university internships to bridge academic training and employment in nearby industrial parks. This focus yields graduates equipped for roles, bolstering local innovation amid Taoyuan's proximity to corridors.

Public Schools and Libraries

Zhongli District operates a comprehensive network of public schools spanning elementary, junior high, and senior high levels, administered by the Taoyuan City Department of Education. Elementary schools include facilities like Qing Yuan Elementary School, situated in the expanding Qingpu New Town area with access to high-speed rail and highways. Junior high schools, such as those listed in Taoyuan's district mappings, feed into senior highs under the city's "One High School per District" policy, which prioritizes local access to secondary education amid population growth. Prominent senior high schools encompass the Affiliated Zhongli Senior High School of National Central University, a public institution affiliated with the university since October 1, 2013, and Zhongli Commercial Senior High School, serving over 1,900 students across 54 classrooms on a 33,000-square-meter campus. To accommodate rising enrollment from urban development, Taoyuan has pursued school expansions and reconstructions in Zhongli, including preparations for Qing Yuan Elementary School and rebuilding projects at Zhongli Elementary School as part of broader hardware upgrades. By May 2025, multiple new facilities across the city, including those addressing Zhongli's demands, aim to support growing numbers, with Taoyuan's overall approach integrating hardware improvements like demolitions and reconstructions at sites such as Zhongli Elementary. These efforts align with Taiwan's high secondary rates, exceeding 95% nationally, though district-specific performance metrics like scores remain tied to school-level evaluations without publicly aggregated Zhongli outliers above averages. Public libraries in Zhongli, managed by the Taoyuan Public Library system, bolster educational infrastructure through accessible resources for . The Zhongli , located at No. 76 Zhongmei Road, provides core collections, while the Longgang , established in December 2015 as the third library in the district, extends services to underserved areas like Longgang. Collections are allocated and expanded based on local , contributing to Taiwan's public library usage surge, with national visits reaching 18.37 million in 2023—a 25.55% increase year-over-year—reflecting strong community engagement for . These branches support initiatives without overlapping into vocational or , focusing on general public access amid Zhongli's demographic pressures.

Vocational Training and Institutes

Zhongli District features vocational high schools that deliver hands-on training in commercial and technical skills, directly supporting the area's manufacturing and through programs emphasizing practical competencies over theoretical knowledge. The Zhongli Senior Commercial Vocational High School offers curricula in business operations, , and , fostering abilities in administrative support and essential for local enterprises. These programs integrate workplace simulations and internships, enabling graduates to address operational needs in Taoyuan's export-oriented factories and hubs. The Zhong Li Home Economic and Commercial Vocational High School, serving over 900 students across 27 classrooms, specializes in , fashion trends, business affairs, and applied , with classes structured to build employable proficiencies in retail, , and clerical roles. Government-subsidized as public institutions, these schools prioritize skill alignment with regional labor demands, such as precision assembly and , where empirical shortages persist due to an aging workforce and technological shifts. Continuing education centers, including the Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology's facility on Jianxing Road, extend vocational offerings through short-term courses in engineering technologies and , targeting upskilling for integration in trades like materials processing and electronic assembly. Such initiatives, responsive to industry feedback, enhance worker adaptability by incorporating modules on computer and basic , thereby sustaining high employability amid rising —Taiwan's vocational graduates typically secure positions rapidly, reflecting systemic efficacy in bridging to industrial output.

Culture and Society

Hakka Heritage and Traditions

Zhongli District maintains a strong Hakka cultural identity rooted in its demographic composition, where a majority of residents descend from Hakka migrants from who initiated settlement and agricultural development during the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong reign (1735–1796). This historical migration fostered resilient community structures, with Hakka entrepreneurship driving the transition from farming to early industrial activities, such as processing local produce and establishing trade networks that supported the district's growth into a commercial hub. Hakka traditions endure through linguistic practices and communal festivals that reinforce ethnic cohesion. The Hakka dialect remains prevalent in household conversations, especially among elderly residents, reflecting intergenerational transmission despite Mandarin dominance in urban settings. Key observances include the Tien Chon Ngid, or Ripped Sky Festival, held annually on the 20th day of the first , which involves traditional gatherings, folk performances, and rituals symbolizing renewal and communal solidarity among Hakka families. The annual Hakka Tung Blossom Festival, launched in 2002 by the Council for Hakka Affairs, celebrates the flowering of tung trees—a motif of Hakka perseverance and purity—in regions like Taoyuan, including Zhongli, through events featuring dialect storytelling, crafts, and that preserve oral histories and . Cultural preservation initiatives, such as the 2025 survey of Hakka resources in Zhongli by the Hakka Cultural Development , document tangible heritage elements like settlements and artisanal techniques, emphasizing their role in sustaining identity against urbanization pressures. These efforts highlight demographic persistence, with Taoyuan hosting Taiwan's largest Hakka population, underscoring Zhongli's function as an urban anchor for these traditions.

Religious Organizations and Practices

The predominant religious landscape in Zhongli District features syncretized with and , practiced by the majority of residents through temple worship and communal rituals focused on deities like (goddess of the sea) and (bodhisattva of compassion). These practices emphasize pragmatic functions such as seeking blessings for prosperity, health, and safety, rather than strict doctrinal adherence, with temples serving as social hubs for festivals and mutual aid. Ren-Hai Temple, the district's oldest with over a century of history, acts as a central site for such observances in southern Taoyuan, hosting rituals that integrate local Hakka customs. Buddhist institutions include Yuan Guang Temple (圓光禪寺), established in 1918 during the Japanese colonial period by monk Miao-Guo, which draws practitioners for meditation, chanting, and annual events like celebrations, though specific attendance figures for Zhongli remain undocumented in public records. Taoist and folk groups often overlap in temple activities, with no formalized membership data available, but Taiwan-wide surveys indicate that around 35% of the population identifies with and 33% with , patterns likely mirrored in Zhongli's urban-Hakka demographic. Minority faiths include , represented by Longgang Mosque (龍岡清真寺), which caters to a small Yunnanese-Burmese immigrant community comprising about 0.2% of Taiwan's population overall, offering prayer services and cultural preservation without broader doctrinal influence on locals. , introduced via 19th-20th century missionaries, maintains a presence through Protestant churches like Bread of Life Christian Church and Christ Church Chungli, serving expatriate and some Taiwanese converts, with services emphasizing and community support; Catholics form a smaller subset at roughly 1.4% nationally. Religious organizations integrate with civic life by funding or co-sponsoring festivals, such as birthday processions or temple fairs, which promote social cohesion and economic activity through vendor stalls and pilgrimages, often drawing thousands regionally though Zhongli-specific attendance lacks precise quantification. These events underscore a functional role in resolving community disputes via consultations and providing welfare, with temples occasionally partnering with district offices for like roads near sacred sites. ![Yuanguang Temple in Zhongli District][float-right]

Social Issues and Community Dynamics

Zhongli District, as part of Taoyuan's industrial core, accommodates substantial communities of Southeast Asian migrant workers, primarily from , the , , and , who fill labor shortages in and sectors. Taiwan hosted over 793,000 foreign workers nationwide as of 2024, with Taoyuan featuring concentrated enclaves due to its factories, enabling economic contributions like sustained production but also fostering integration hurdles such as barriers, workplace exploitation via broker systems, and undocumented status rises—doubling since 2021 amid rigid recruitment practices. Occasional illegal activities within these enclaves include petty and rare violent incidents, exemplified by a 2023 case in Zhongli where a Filipino worker dismembered his , resulting in a upheld life sentence in 2025; however, community perceptions of safety remain high, with surveys indicating low worries about attacks (6.25/100) or theft (8.33/100 for car theft) as of early 2025. Broader Taoyuan crime indices similarly reflect manageable levels, supported by , though migrant protests against agency mistreatment persisted into late 2024. These dynamics balance economic gains from migrant labor with calls for better oversight to mitigate risks without overstating threats, as empirical data shows no systemic surge tied to demographics. The 1977 Zhongli Incident, triggered by voter allegations of election fraud, escalated into riots that burned a and catalyzed Taiwan's , instilling long-term community resilience and adherence to rule-of-law principles through subsequent electoral reforms that curbed irregularities. This event, revisited in 2017 analyses as a foundational , enhanced institutional trust in Zhongli, where post-transition stability has prioritized legal accountability over unrest, evidenced by sustained without recurrence of large-scale disorder.

Tourist Attractions and Recreation

Major Sites and Night Markets

The Zhongli Tourist Night Market, stretching approximately 700 meters along Zhongyang West Road, hosts over 400 stalls vending Taiwanese street foods such as oyster omelets, grilled squid, , and , alongside apparel, accessories, and household goods. Operating primarily from evenings into late night, it draws crowds of locals and visitors, fostering social interactions and supporting small-scale entrepreneurship amid Taoyuan's urban economy. This market functions as a commercial anchor, channeling foot traffic to nearby vendors and contributing to localized revenue through affordable consumables priced in the range of NT$50–200 per item. The Zhongli Xinming Night Market, situated in the district's core, complements the tourist market with around 200–300 stalls emphasizing regional specialties like fried chicken cutlets, shaved ice desserts, and seafood skewers, often at lower prices than urban counterparts elsewhere in Taiwan. It bolsters economic vitality by providing low-barrier entry for hawkers, with individual stalls generating daily sales sufficient to sustain operators in a competitive informal sector, though precise revenue figures remain undocumented in public records. Both markets amplify Zhongli's night-time economy, estimated to align with broader Taiwanese night market patterns where vendor profits from food and games support household incomes exceeding NT$100,000 monthly for top performers. Recreational parks like Guangming Park serve as daytime social-economic hubs, offering open green spaces for picnics, exercise, and community events that indirectly boost adjacent commercial activity through increased pedestrian flow. Spanning several acres in central Zhongli, it includes walking paths and play areas, attracting families and promoting vendor setups during weekends, though lacking formalized economic metrics. Similarly, urban forests such as Longgang Forest Park provide recreational facilities like trails and sports fields, enhancing resident well-being and supporting nearby markets by concentrating leisure spending in the district. These sites collectively anchor Zhongli's informal economy, where night markets and parks interplay to sustain vendor livelihoods and modest tourism inflows without relying on large-scale developments.

Cultural and Historical Landmarks

The Zhongping Road Story House, constructed during the Japanese colonial era in the early , stands as a well-preserved example of period architecture adapted for residential and administrative use, now functioning as a venue for exhibits on local history and urban transformation. Its restoration highlights efforts to maintain structural integrity amid Zhongli's rapid industrialization, with features like wooden frameworks and tiled roofs emblematic of early design influenced by Japanese functionalism. Matsu New Village, developed in the mid-20th century as a residential complex for military dependents following the , represents a cluster of low-rise buildings that accommodated migrants and later Hakka residents, preserving communal living patterns from the era. Repurposed since the into a cultural and creative park, it hosts workshops and displays on migration history, drawing from its original layout of shared courtyards and bunkers designed for post-war utility rather than ornamentation. This site underscores Zhongli's demographic shifts without romanticizing displacement, emphasizing verifiable archival records of resident allocations over anecdotal narratives. Li Jing Ding, comprising three Japanese-style wooden structures built around 1920 as police dormitories, directly ties to the Zhongli Incident of November 19, 1979, when local protests over alleged ballot tampering escalated into arson and clashes near government buildings, marking an early challenge to authoritarian control. Though no standalone memorial exists, the site's for cultural events since 2010 reflects pragmatic preservation funded by municipal budgets averaging NT$5-10 million annually for similar colonial-era sites in Taoyuan, prioritizing structural reinforcement against seismic risks over ideological monuments. These landmarks collectively affirm Zhongli's identity through empirical architectural evidence, countering narratives that overlook Japanese-era contributions to Taiwan's infrastructural base in favor of post-1945 politicization.

Transportation

Rail Infrastructure

Zhongli District benefits from integrated rail connectivity via the (THSR), (TRA), and systems, facilitating rapid access to , , and southern . The Taoyuan THSR Station, located at No. 6, Section 1, Gaotie North Road in Zhongli, serves as a key interchange for high-speed services, with operations from 06:20 to 23:45 daily. This station links directly to the Airport MRT, enabling seamless transfers for air travelers and commuters. The Zhongli TRA Station, a major stop on the TRA's western trunk line, handles substantial daily passenger flows, ranking among Taiwan's busiest with volumes second only to Taipei's main stations. In 2024, the broader TRA network averaged 647,000 daily passengers, underscoring the system's role in supporting Zhongli's commuter economy through frequent local and intercity services to northern and central regions. The extension to Zhongli, operational by mid-2025, provides direct commuter and express services from the district to terminals, with additional early trains added in July 2025 to accommodate peak demand. These rail links collectively handle high ridership volumes that bolster local economic activity by reducing travel times to urban centers and the , promoting efficient workforce mobility in Taoyuan's industrial hub.

Road Networks and Urban Connectivity

Zhongli District maintains connectivity to Taiwan's National Freeway 1 via the Zhongli Interchange and Neili Interchange, which provide direct ramps for northbound and southbound traffic along the primary north-south corridor spanning from to . These access points, situated approximately 5 kilometers apart, enable efficient freight movement and commuter flows, positioning Zhongli as a key node for regional proximate to . Provincial Highway 1, designated as Zhonghua Road within the district, forms a vital arterial route parallel to the freeway, supporting local commercial traffic and distribution networks through a grid of secondary roads like Road and Minzu Road. This configuration facilitates intra-urban goods transport, with firms such as King Car operating warehouses in Zhongli to leverage the highway proximity for operations. An extensive , including routes operated by Taoyuan Bus and Zhongli Bus services, interconnects residential, commercial, and industrial zones, with terminals like the Zhongli Bus Terminal serving as hubs for over 20 local lines such as Route 1 and Route 230. These services enhance multimodal urban mobility by linking peripheral areas to central interchanges, thereby bolstering last-mile delivery efficiency despite typical peak-hour congestion in densely populated sections.

Ongoing Infrastructure Projects

The Taoyuan Metropolitan Area Railway Underground Project encompasses undergrounding the existing tracks through Zhongli District, including relocation of Zhongli Station and construction of new underground segments. As of 2024, track transfer works at Zhongli Station have commenced, involving a 1,266-meter section with 730 meters of cut-and-cover tunneling and a 536-meter top-down station build; the project adds five new commuter stations alongside the undergrounding of three existing ones at Taoyuan, Neili, and Zhongli. Originally targeted for completion by 2030, operations on the main line have been delayed to January 2033 due to terrain challenges and construction complexities, extending the timeline by over three years and underscoring execution hurdles in large-scale urban rail modifications. The Green Line, a system intersecting Zhongli's transport corridors, advances with its northern section—seven stations from Kengkou—slated for partial service launch in late 2026 to address surging commuter demands from expansion. Extensions linking further into Zhongli and a parallel brown line entered construction preparation in 2025, with tenders issued for design and painting works specific to the Zhongli extension segment. These initiatives stem from Zhongli's exceeding 2,000 residents per square kilometer and industrial growth, aiming to decongest roads but straining public finances through prolonged timelines that reflect planning and geological impediments over initial projections. Complementing these, the extension from Huanbei to Zhongli Station, covering 2.06 kilometers, remains under construction with an anticipated 2029 opening to integrate access directly into the district's core. New station builds initiated in 2024 tie into broader urban densification needs, yet persistent delays across projects—such as the rail undergrounding—impose opportunity costs on taxpayers, including foregone congestion relief, amid a context where rapid development outpaces infrastructural delivery.

Notable Residents

Angela Chang, a Taiwanese-Canadian singer and actress, was born in Zhongli on January 19, 1982. She achieved prominence after winning a singing competition and has released albums blending pop and R&B styles. Elva Hsiao, born August 24, 1979, in Zhongli, is a singer who debuted in 1998 and has sold millions of records with dance-oriented hits. Aska Yang, born April 4, 1978, in Zhongli, gained fame as the winner of the inaugural season of the Taiwanese talent show One Million Star in 2007, leading to a successful career in ballads and soundtracks. Hsu Hsin-liang (born May 27, 1941), a politician associated with Zhongli through his 1977 election campaign that sparked the Zhongli Incident—a key protest against electoral fraud—served as chairman of the from 1996 to 1998.

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