Magong

Magong (POJ: Má-keng) is a county-administered city and seat of Penghu County, Taiwan. Magong City is located on Penghu's main island.

Magong
馬公市
Makō, Makung
Magong City in Penghu County
Magong
Location in the Republic of China
Coordinates: 23°34′N 119°35′E
CountryRepublic of China (Taiwan)
ProvinceTaiwan Province (streamlined)
CountyPenghu
Government
  Mayor (市長)Huang Jian-jhong
Area
  Total33.9918 km2 (13.1243 sq mi)
Population
 (March 2023)
  Total63,745
  Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Websitewww.mkcity.gov.tw
Magong City
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese馬公市
Literal meaningHorse Lord(or “Mazu Temple” for the original name)
Port Magong
Traditional Chinese媽宮澳
Literal meaningPort of the Mother's Palace
Japanese name
Kanji馬公市
Kanaまこうし
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.