Shalu District

Shalu District (lit: Sand Deer) is a suburban district in central Taichung City, Taiwan.

History
Originally a settlement of the Papora people, this region was named. During the Kingdom of Tungning (1662－1683), the Taiwanese Plains Aborigines were driven away or sinicized, and the area became a Han settlement. In 1731 during Qing rule, Tamsui Subprefecture extended from the Tai-kah River northward up to Kelang (Keelung).

In 1920, during Japanese rule, the written name was changed to Sharoku (沙鹿). Administratively, Sharoku was under, Taichū Prefecture. In Taiwanese Hokkien, the old name is still used.

In 1945 the village was changed to a township, and was upgraded to a district in 2010.

Administrative divisions
Juren, Luoquan, Shalu, Meiren, Xingren, Xingan, Doudi, Lufeng, Luliao, Zhulin, Lifen, Fuxing, Beishi, Jinjiang, Liulu, Nanshi, Puzi, Sanlu, Gongming, Qingquan and Xishi Village.

Native products

 * Pork and products
 * Peanuts

Education

 * Hungkuang University
 * Providence University

Tourist attractions

 * Kang Chu Sports Park
 * Lufeng Night Market
 * Jingyi Night Market
 * Gongming Night Market

Airport

 * Taichung International Airport

Railway stations

 * Shalu Station

Roads

 * Freeway 3
 * Provincial Highway 10
 * Provincial Highway 10B
 * Provincial Highway 12

Notable natives

 * Hung Tzu-yung, member of Legislative Yuan (2016–2020)
 * Yen Ching-piao, member of Legislative Yuan (2002–2012)
 * Yen Kuan-heng, member of Legislative Yuan (2013–2020)