Dongjyu
Dongjyu was built in 1971.
- Built
- 1971
- Coordinates
- 25.964, 119.959
Dongjyu is located in Juguang Township, Lienchiang County, which is part of the Matsu Islands in Taiwan. The township has a total area of 5.26 square kilometers and a population of 1469 as of March 2023. The area is administered by the Republic of China, but is also claimed by the People's Republic of China.
The physical features of Dongjyu include a coastline with a length of 25.84 kilometers, and a total sea area of approximately 34.5 square kilometers. The township is composed of 5 rural villages and has a postal code of 211. The current status of Dongjyu is that of a rural township, with a mayor as the leader of the local government.
The history of Dongjyu is closely tied to that of the Matsu Islands, which has been disputed territory between the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China. The area has been administered by the Republic of China since the end of the Chinese Civil War, and has been an important military outpost and tourist destination. Despite its small size, Dongjyu has a significant role to play in the history and culture of the Matsu Islands, and continues to be an important part of the region's identity.
Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Description
- /Tung-ch'uan Tao ; Dĕ̤ng-kēng) and Xiquan (Hsi-ch'üan Tao (Paichuan, Baiquan) or White Dog Islands (; Băh-kēng-dō̤) or Baiken Islands (白肯島). The name Baiquan (白犬) has been connected with the homophonous name Baiquan (白畎).
- Location Text
- () (Dongjyu Island)