Maolin District
Maolin District is a mountain indigenous district of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Maolin is one of the least populated districts in Taiwan, since it is located just to the south of the Central Mountain Range. The height ranges from 230 meters to 2700 meters above sea level, with a hot tropical and humid weather. The main population of Maolin district is the indigenous Rukai people. Maolin is well suited for tourism due to its unique scenery and ecology. Maolin National Scenic Area is located in the district.
Geography
With a population of 1,915 as of December 2014, Maolin District has the fewest population among other districts in Kaohsiung.- Area: 194 km2
- Population: 1,900 people
- Postal Code: 851
- Households: 622
History
During the period of Japanese rule, Maolin was grouped with modern-day Namasia and Tauyuan districts and classified as "Aboriginal Areas", which was governed under Kizan District of Takao Prefecture.Administrative divisions
Maolin District consists of 3 villages and 19 neighborhoods. Along with Namasia District, Maolin District has the fewest village among other districts in Kaohsiung.Tourist attractions
- Maolin National Scenic Area
- Duona Hot Spring
- Duona Stone Houses
- Duona Suspension Bridge
- Gorge of Serenity
- Maolin Gorge
- Mount Gueishing
- Mount Serpent Head
- Old Jiadong Tree
Notable natives
- Rachel Liang, singer
- Saidai Tarovecahe, member of Legislative Yuan