How Big Is Taipei?

Taiwan · Asia

Area

272 km²

105 mi²

Population

2.6M

Metro: 7.0M

Density

9,743/km²

Founded

1709

Taipei Size Overview

Taipei covers an area of 272 km² (105 mi²) in Taiwan, Asia. Taiwan's capital and a major tech hub in East Asia. The city is often called "The Silicon Island Capital". To put this in perspective, Taipei is about 1.2x the size of Amsterdam.

With a population of 2.6 million (7.0 million in the metropolitan area), Taipei has a population density of 9,743 people per km². The greater Taipei metropolitan area extends to 2,458 km².

Taipei has a history stretching back to 1709. The city is renowned for Taipei 101, Night markets, National Palace Museum, and Hot springs.

Taipei has a humid subtropical climate, with summer temperatures averaging 29°C and winters around 16°C. The city's main public transit system is the Taipei Metro (MRT).

Did You Know?

  • Taipei 101 was the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010 and has a 730-ton tuned mass damper visible to visitors
  • Taiwan produces over 60% of the world's advanced semiconductors, and most of the industry is based in the Taipei area

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