Bitoujiao Lighthouse

{{Short description|Lighthouse in Ruifang, New Taipei, Taiwan}}

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| name = Bitoujiao Lighthouse
Pitou Chiao

| image = 鼻頭角燈台FUJI5003.JPG

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| location = Cape Bitoujiao
Ruifang District
New Taipei
Taiwan

| coordinates = {{coord|25|07|43.7|N|121|55|24.0|E|type:landmark_region:TW|display=inline,title}}

| yearbuilt = 1897 (first)

| yearlit = 1971 (current)

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| construction = concrete tower

| shape = cylindrical tower with double balcony and lantern

| marking = white tower and lantern

| height = {{convert|12.3|m|ft}}

| focalheight = {{convert|65.3|m|ft}}

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| range = {{convert|16.6|nmi}}

| characteristic = Oc W 11s.

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| managingagent = Northeast Coast National Scenic Area [http://www.motcmpb.gov.tw/MOTCMPBWeb/wSite/ct?xItem=8144&ctNode=339&mp=2 Pitou Chiao Lighthouse] Maritime and Port Bureau

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The Bitoujiao Lighthouse or Pitou Chiao Lighthouse ({{zh|t=鼻頭角燈塔|s=鼻头角灯塔|first=t|p=Bítóujiǎo Dēngtǎ}}) is a lighthouse at Bitou Cape in Ruifang District, New Taipei, Taiwan.{{cite web|url=http://www.motcmpb.gov.tw/MOTCMPBWeb/wSite/ct?xItem=8144&ctNode=339&mp=2|title=Maritime and Port Bureau, MOTC-Lighthouse-Pitou Chiao Lighthouse|work=motcmpb.gov.tw}}

History

File:鼻頭角燈塔FUJI4971.JPG

The lighthouse was originally built by the Japanese in 1897. In 1971, it was repaired due to damages caused by World War II.

Architecture

The lighthouse is a white concrete round tower with a height of 12.3 meters.

See also

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References

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