Dawu, Taitung

Dawu Township is a rural township in Taitung County, Taiwan.

The majority inhabitants of the township are the indigenous Paiwan people.

Administrative divisions
The township comprises five villages: Dajhu, Daniao, Dawu, Nanhsing and Shangwu. The indigenous names for these communities are Tjuwacuqa, Pacavalj, Palangwi, Madjanadjanau, and Qudjaqas.

Climate
Dawu has a tropical monsoon climate. The township is known for its extreme heat due to Foehn wind effects during the daytime especially during the summer months. On 25 July 2020, Dawu recorded a temperature of 40.2 C, which is the highest temperature to have ever been recorded in Taiwan.

Tourist attractions

 * Aboriginal Specialization Area
 * Dajhu Recreation Area
 * Daniao Recreation Area
 * Daniao Seaside Original Forest
 * Daniao Village Rukou Park
 * Dawu Beach Park
 * Dawu Fishing Harbor
 * Dawu Recreation Coast Fish Market
 * Duoliang Station
 * Ji-asiou Recreation Area
 * Jinlonghu Scenic Area
 * Shanjhuku Recreation Farm
 * Wangyou Pavilion
 * Yuanshan Recreation Area

Transportation
Dawu Township is accessible from Dawu Station and Guzhuang Station of Taiwan Railways.