Taito

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  1. 1
    Synonym of Taitung: the Japanese-derived name.

    "The absolute maximum ever known in the island occurred in Taitō on June 16, 1903, when the mercury reached 37°9 С. (100°2 F.). The town of Taitō is situated near the seashore on the east coast, and this place is often visited by a dry and hot wind, similar to the föhn in Switzerland, when exceptional heat is experienced for several hours."

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taitung

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"The absolute maximum ever known in the island occurred in Taitō on June 16, 1903, when the mercury reached 37°9 С. (100°2 F.). The town of Taitō is situated near the seashore on the east coast, and this place is often visited by a dry and hot wind, similar to the föhn in Switzerland, when exceptional heat is experienced for several hours."

Etymology

From Japanese 臺東(たいとう) (Taitō).

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