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Houshanpi, as known as 後山埤 in Chinese, is a place name in Taipei, Taiwan. Houshanpi situates in northwest of Nangang District, Taipei.

During November, 1901 (Japanese Meiji 34th year), this township was affiliated to Taihoku Chou, which is the name of current Taipei City. In January, 1906, the township was merged with another district and upgraded to "Nangang District" which affiliated to Neihu Village then.

History
During the last phase of Taiwan under Qing rule period to the beginning of Taiwan under Japanese rule period, this region was a "街庄", which can literally be translated as township in Japanese ruling era. Named as "後山埤庄", or "Houshanpi Township", which is affiliated to Dajiala or Toakalak Town.

After Chinese Civil War, Neihu Village was reformed to Neihu Township, which affiliated to Taipei County. In July, 1946, Nangang and Neihu District was separated by the government at the time, Houshanpi region then changed to attach with Nangang Township. During year 1968, Taipei County was upgraded to Taipei City, the Nangang Township was also reformed to Nangang District.

Transportation
Spanning across central-north region of Houshanpi, Taipei Metro Bannan line establishedHHoushanpi metro station in the region in 2000s. By using this metro station, residents living there can access Taipei Metro to commute between Greater Taipei and Houshanpi area, or even transfer to Taiwan Railway or Taiwan High Speed Rail in Taipei Main Station.

In addition, Taiwan Provincial Highway 5 passes through the central-north area of this region, which is an important access road there.

School

 * Chengde Junior High School
 * Xiude Elementary School
 * Chengde Elementary School

Park

 * Nangang Park
 * Yucheng Park

Reference

 * 1) 《台灣堡圖》，台灣總督府，1904年