Dawu Township is a rural township in Taitung County, Taiwan. The majority inhabitants of the township are the indigenous Paiwan people.

Administrative divisions

The township comprises five villages: Dajhu, Daniao, Dawu, Nanhsing and Shangwu. The indigenous names for these communities are Tjuwacuqa, Pacavalj, Palangwi, Madjanadjanau, and Qudjaqas.

Climate

Dawu has a tropical monsoon climate. The township is known for its extreme heat due to Foehn wind effects during the daytime especially during the summer months. On 25 July 2020, Dawu recorded a temperature of 40.2 C, which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Taiwan.

Tourist attractions

Transportation

Dawu Township is accessible from Dawu Station and Guzhuang Station of Taiwan Railways.