The Beigang River, formerly known as the Pakan[1] from its Hokkien pronunciation, is a river in Taiwan named for Beigang, a port 20 kilometres from its mouth.

[2][3] It flows through Yunlin and Chiayi counties for 82 km.

[3][4] At the river mouth lies the Aogu Wetland at Dongshi Township of Chiayi County.

Beigang River is moderately polluted.

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