Su'ao Township (), alternately romanized as Su-ao, is located in southern Yilan County, Taiwan, is an urban township that is famous for its seafood restaurants and cold springs. It is a terminus of National Highway No. 5, the Su'ao-Hualien Express Way, and the North-Link Line of the Taiwan Railway Administration. It also has two large harbors: Su'ao Port, a multi-function seaport that also houses a naval base; and Nanfang-ao Port, a major fishing port of Taiwan. History Japanese rule During Japanese rule, the area was established as , Suō District, Taihoku Prefecture. Post-war After World War II, the town was converted to a township under Taipei County. In 1950, the township was put under the newly established Yilan County. Demographics As of December 2016, Su'ao had 14,109 households and a total population of 40,493, including 19,877 females and 20,616 males. The population of Su'ao Town has been decreasing on average since 1981 Villages The township comprises 26 villages: Aiding, Cunren, Dingliao, Gangbian, Longde, Nanan, Nancheng, Nanjian, Nanning, Nanqiang, Nanxing, Nanzheng, Shengai, Shenghu, Subei, Sunan, Sutung, Suxi, Tungao, Xincheng, Yongchun, Yongguang, Yongle, Yongrong, Zhangan and Zhaoyang. Tourist attractions Nantian Temple Kailu Xianfengye Temple Baitul Muslimin Mosque Coral Museum Nanfang'ao Fishing Port Neipi Beach Su'ao Cold Spring Su'ao Fortress Tofu Cape Wulaokeng Scenic Area Zhu Dayu Culture Museum Bai Mi Wooden Clog Village Climate Transportation TRA Nan'ao Station TRA Su'ao Station TRA Su'aoxin Station TRA Xinma Station TRA Yongle Station Port of Su'ao Notable people Chang Chen-yue, singer Cheng Jei-cheng, Minister of Education (2008-2009) Chang Yung-fa, founder of Evergreen Group Gallery References External links Port cities and towns in Taiwan Townships in Yilan County, Taiwan