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Founding of Dadun (Taichung)

When
1705
Where
Toatun (Dadun) settlement
Episodes
1

Modern-day Taichung traces its beginnings to a settlement named Toatun (Dadun) in 1705. Taichung is currently a special municipality in central Taiwan.

Episodes

  1. 1705 · Toatun (Dadun) settlementEstablishment of Toatun

    The settlement of Toatun, later known as Dadun, was established in 1705, marking the beginning of modern Taichung.

Background and detail

Settlement Origins. The historical roots of Taichung are identified with a settlement named Toatun, also known as Dadun. The source states that modern-day Taichung traces its beginnings to this settlement in 1705.

Etymology and Naming. The name Toatun is glossed as 'large mound.' The settlement's name appears in various romanizations, including Wade–Giles, Pinyin, and Pe̍h-ōe-jī, reflecting its linguistic representation.

Sources

  1. Taichung Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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