In November 1901, under Japanese rule, a local administrative office, Toshien Chō (Japanese: 桃仔園廳), was established in the area, and renamed Tōen Chō (桃園廳) in 1905.
1901 年 11 月，在日本统治下，地方行政办公室“桃仔园厅”在该地区成立，1905 年改名“桃园厅”。