Chuton Island (Traditional Chinese: 中屯嶼), also known as Chuton Islet, [1] is a small island in Penghu County, [2] Taiwan. It belongs to Baisha Township [3] and has a circumference of 5.1819 kilometers. The island is the tenth largest in the Penghu Archipelago and is located between Penghu Main Island and Baisha Island. [4] The island's shape resembles a mound, which is why it was originally named Zhongdun. [5] During the Japanese rule of Taiwan, it was called Zhongdun Village. [6] After the Republic of China took over Taiwan, it was renamed Chuton. Currently, it is designated as Chuton Village. [7] [4]
Chuton Island (Traditional Chinese: 中屯嶼), also known as Chuton Islet, [1] is a small island in Penghu County, [2] Taiwan. It belongs to Baisha Township [3] and has a circumference of 5.1819 kilometers. The island is the tenth largest in the Penghu Archipelago and is located between Penghu Main Island and Baisha Island. [4] The island's shape resembles a mound, which is why it was originally named Zhongdun. [5] During the Japanese rule of Taiwan, it was called Zhongdun Village. [6] After the Republic of China took over Taiwan, it was renamed Chuton. Currently, it is designated as Chuton Village. [7] [4]