Shalu District (lit: Sand Deer) is a suburban district in central Taichung City, Taiwan.

History

Originally a settlement of the Papora people, this region was named. During the Kingdom of Tungning (1662－1683), the Taiwanese Plains Aborigines were driven away or sinicized, and the area became a Han settlement. In 1731 during Qing rule, Tamsui Subprefecture extended from the Tai-kah River northward up to Kelang (Keelung). In 1920, during Japanese rule, the written name was changed to Sharoku (沙鹿). Administratively, Sharoku was under, Taichū Prefecture. In Taiwanese Hokkien, the old name is still used. In 1945 the village was changed to a township, and was upgraded to a district in 2010.

Administrative divisions

Juren, Luoquan, Shalu, Meiren, Xingren, Xingan, Doudi, Lufeng, Luliao, Zhulin, Lifen, Fuxing, Beishi, Jinjiang, Liulu, Nanshi, Puzi, Sanlu, Gongming, Qingquan and Xishi Village.

Native products

Education

Tourist attractions

Transportation

Airport

Railway stations

Roads

Notable natives