Gongguan
Rural township in central Miaoli County, Taiwan, Gongguan has a long history in oil and gas extraction — the site of what was claimed to be Asia's first oil well during the Qing dynasty era — and is also known for ceramics production. Strawberries and red jujubes are local agricultural specialties, with seasonal festivals built around each. The population is predominantly Hakka, and the surrounding area includes mountain terrain and nearby water.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 2.2 km1.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
Gongguan: quick answers
Where is Gongguan?
Gongguan is in Taiwan, about 42 km26 miles in a straight line from Taichung.
How do you get to Gongguan?
The nearest airport is Hsinchu City (HSZ), about 1 hr 1 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gongguan?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 15°C59°F. The wettest month is August, with about 416 mm16.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gongguan?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 5 restaurants and 33 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.