Shilin
士林區 | |
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District | |
Shilin District | |
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Coordinates: 25°05′00″N 121°31′01″E / 25.0833°N 121.517°E | |
Country | Republic of China |
Region | Northern Taipei |
Divisions | List
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Area | |
• Total | 62.3682 km2 (24.0805 sq mi) |
Population (January 2014) | |
• Total | 289,898 |
• Density | 4,600/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
Postal code | 111 |
Shilin District is a district of Taipei, Republic of China. It is a residential district, and famous residents include the late Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. The district is divided into 51 villages (里), which are further divided up into 987 villages (鄰).[1]
The culture of Taipei is said to be started in Shilin district.[1]