Dongshi Township, also Dongshih Township, is a rural township in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

History

After WWII, Dongshi Township was under the jurisdiction of Tainan County. In 1950, it was put under the jurisdiction of Chiayi County.

Geography

It has a population total of 23,327 and an area of 81.5821 km2. Its coastline is 14 km in total length.

Administrative divisions

Tungshi, Yuanshu, Xingcuo, Wengang, Sanjia, Yongtun, Haipu, Longgang, Pilai, Xiayi, Dingyi, Xixia, Gangkou, Aogu, Gangqi, Niaosong, Weitan, Zhouzi, Tunglun, Xilun, Wenzi, Wangliao and Zhangtan Village.

Tourist attractions

Transportation

The township is connected to Shuishang Township through Provincial Highway 82.

Notable natives