Wugu District () is a suburban district in the western part of New Taipei City in northern Taiwan. It has an area of 34.86&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and a population of 90,465 people (2022).

History

In the 19th century the area was known as Go-ko-khi (; also ). Until the creation of New Taipei on 25 December 2010, Wugu was a rural township (; Postal: Wuku) in the former Taipei County.

Notorious Kuomintang general Chen Yi was interred in Wugu following his execution.

Tourist attractions

  • Mount Guanyin
  • New Taipei City Exhibition Hall
  • New Taipei Metropolitan Park

Transportation

Wugu is served by the Zhongshan Freeway (National Highway No. 1) and Provincial Highway No. 64

Notable natives

  • Lin Chih-chia, Secretary-General of the 9th Legislative Yuan

See also

  • New Taipei City

References