The district had a population of 29,314 as of January 2023 and an area of 42.75 square kilometres (16.51 sq mi).

[4] The township comprises 17 villages: Beitou, Dahu, Fuzhao, Gexing, Heli, Lilun, Liujia, Lunjiao, Lunzi, Pingyuan, Xingnong, Xinzhuang, Yongli, Yuanpu, Zhonghe, Zhuangnei and Zhuwei.

Nanyun Temple in Pitou is one of the stops on the annual Dajia Matsu pilgrimage.

1, with Zhangshui Road another major arterial route through the township.

Pitou's location around major highways plays an important role in facilitating transportation of the township's agricultural produce.