Chaozhou (Chinese: 潮州) is an urban township in western Pingtung County, Taiwan.

Chaozhou is named for the mainland Chinese city of Chaozhou. According to some historians, settlers from that city landed here in 1724, and thus named this area after their hometown.

• Area: 42.43 km²
• Population: 57,644 people (2003)

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Coordinates: 22°33′N 120°32′E / 22.55°N 120.533°E / 22.55; 120.533

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