Puli, Nantou
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| Taiwan, Nantou, Puli | |
| Geography | |
| Location | 120.57° E 24° N |
| Area | 162.22km² |
| Population | |
| Number of households | 26702 |
| Total（2003） | 86906 people |
| Others | |
| Postal code | 545 |
Puli (Template:Zh-cpw; Taiwanese POJ: Po·-lí tìn) is an urban township in Nantou County, Taiwan. It is the geographic center of Taiwan.
One of the main economic activities in Puli is tourism; this is because it is located in the mountainous center of Taiwan, and many tourist destination spots are located near this township. The most well-known is Sun Moon Lake, only a 30-minute drive from Puli. There is also a nationally owned brewery, as well as the largest Buddhist temple in Nantou County.
In 1999, this town was struck hard by the 921 Earthquake
- Area: 162.22 km²
- Population: 86906 people (2003)
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Education
National Chi Nan University is a 15-minute drive from the town center.Template:Taiwan-geo-stub