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Beigang, Taiwan

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Beigang is a mid-size city in Taiwan, Taiwan with a population of 33,300. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

33,300 Population 2,104/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
55.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Taipei Timezone

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About Beigang

Beigang

Beigang, Hokkō or Peikang is an urban township in Yunlin County, Taiwan. It is primarily known for its Chaotian Temple, one of the most prominent Temples of Mazu on Taiwan. It has a population of 37,763 as of February 2023.

People

Population33,300
Density2,104/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain55.1 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population33,300
Population Density2,104 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates23.5701°, 120.3016°
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Country🇹🇼 Taiwan
State / ProvinceTaiwan
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation55.1 inches (1,399 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Beigang

Beigang is a mid-size city in Taiwan (Taiwan) with a population of 33,300. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Taipei.

Climate in Beigang

Beigang has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (19°C). Average annual precipitation is 1433 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19°C / 66°F 13.7° / 24.5° 24.9
Feb 19.8°C / 68°F 15.3° / 25.8° 40.2
Mar 22°C / 72°F 17.1° / 28.1° 75.0
Apr 24.5°C / 76°F 20.3° / 29.5° 87.1
May 26.7°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30.4° 223.9
Jun 28.6°C / 84°F 26.1° / 31.5° 223.1
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 27.3° / 32.3° 195.1
Aug 29°C / 84°F 27.2° / 31.4° 315.6
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.3° 119.7
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 23.9° / 30.5° 62.4
Nov 24.1°C / 75°F 20.5° / 28.1° 33.3
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.7° 32.8
Beigang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above Taiwan avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²)
Population Density2,104/sq mi
Coordinates23.5701°N, 120.3016°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above Taiwan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.77"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,461 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 73 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 135 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 117 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 135 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 136 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 124 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 89 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 99 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 90 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 77 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 71 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 135 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 88 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 126 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 116 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 102 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 141 km
Jun 2, 2013 26 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.2 89 km
Apr 19, 1992 12 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.2 136 km
Sep 20, 1999 36 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.2 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

92 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 74 km
2025 Danas Category 2 33 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 31 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 108 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 143 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 166 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 66 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 143 km
2021 Chanthu Category 4 194 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 227 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 265 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 160 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 112 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 51 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 275 km
2016 Megi Category 3 52 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 62 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 38 km
2015 Noul Category 3 292 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1781 KAOHSIUNG Unknown 30.0 m 1 86 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 131 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m - 139 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 135 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 145 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m - 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 10.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 11.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in

Beigang has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.8") and November the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Beigang

44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
忠孝國小 - - - -
朝陽國小 - - - -
北美國小 - - - -
秀潭國小 - - - -
和平國小 - - - -
四湖國中 - - - -
客厝國小 - - - -
育英國小 - - - -
東榮國小 - - - -
辰光國小 - - - -
仁愛國小 - - - -
僑美國小 - - - -
六腳國小潭墘分校 - - - -
興南國小 - - - -
文正國小 - - - -
蔦松藝術高中 - - - -
蔦松國小 - - - -
尖山國小 - - - -
大興國小 - - - -
文光國小過港分校 - - - -
水燦林國小 - - - -
巨人中學 - - - -
水燦林國小和安分校 - - - -
南陽國小 - - - -
元長國小 - - - -
北港國中 - - - -
六美國小 - - - -
六腳國小新生分校 - - - -
北辰國小 - - - -
建國國中 - - - -
北港農工 - - - -
北港高中 - - - -
元長國中 - - - -
誠正國小 - - - -
好收國小 - - - -
六腳國小 - - - -
宏仁國小 - - - -
水林國中 - - - -
四湖國小 - - - -
文生高中 - - - -
鹿場國小 - - - -
南光國小 - - - -
信義國小 - - - -
東光國小 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Beigang

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Beigang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
235環境教育綠能生活館
ART72 Gallery
Chiayi Municipal Museum
Chiayi Municipal Museum
Cochin Ceramic Museum
Cochin Ceramic Museum
Earthquake Museum
Earthquake Museum
Golden Bat Museum
Guben Archaeological Park
Honey Museume
Museum of Old Taiwan Tiles
Museum of Old Taiwan Tiles
National Radio Museum
National Radio Museum
Preparatory Office of the Liberal Museum of the Republic of China
Solar Exploration Center
Solar Exploration Center
Solar Exploration Center 2
Solar Exploration Center 2
Source sesame oil
Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum
Xiluo Cultural Museum
Yunlin Story House
二二八紀念館
二二八紀念館
二崙故事屋
動力室木雕作品展示館
動力室木雕作品展示館
卡多利亞良食故事館
台灣木材故事館
嘉義客家文化會館
嘉義客家文化會館
嘉義市史蹟資料館
嘉義市史蹟資料館
嘉義酒廠酒類文物館
嘉義酒廠酒類文物館
地震館
大埤鄉酸菜文化館
希諾奇台灣檜木博物館
希諾奇台灣檜木博物館
新港香藝文化館
日統博物館
昆蟲館
東山農會咖啡文化館
校史館
校史館
校史館
校史館
梅嶺美術館
溪口客家文化館
獄政博物館
獄政博物館
生菜物語館
蘭花館
行啟紀念公民會館
鄧麗君出生地文化園區
鐵道館
雲林官邸兒童館
雲林布袋戲館
顏思齊故事館

Libraries in Beigang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Asian Art and Culture Information Center0.0
Dongshan District Library0.0
Shuilin Library0.0
世賢圖書館0.0
中埔鄉圖書館0.0
二崙鄉圖書館0.0
北港鎮立臨時圖書館0.0
嘉義市立圖書館0.0
嘉義市立圖書館0.0
嘉義市立圖書館黃賓紀念圖書館0.0
嘉義市立圖書館黃賓紀念圖書館0.0
嘉義縣立圖書館0.0
嘉義高中圖書館0.0
國立嘉義大學民雄圖書館0.0
圖書館0.0
圖書館0.0
圖書館0.0
圖書館0.0
圖書館0.0
圖書館0.0
圖書館0.0
圖書館0.0
圖書館0.0
圖書館及電算中心0.0
大埤鄉立圖書館0.0
大林鎮立圖書館0.0
太保市立圖書館0.0
失眠圖書館0.0
學校圖書館0.0
張慶芳紀念圖書館0.0
後壁區圖書館0.0
斗六市故事繪本主題圖書館0.0
斗六市立圖書館0.0
新港鄉立圖書館0.0
曾老吸圖書館0.0
東勢圖書館0.0
林森圖書館0.0
民雄鄉立圖書館0.0
水上鄉圖書館0.0
水上鄉圖書館0.0
永年中學圖書館0.0
竹崎鄉立圖書館0.0
莿桐鄉立圖書館麻園分館0.0
藝耀圖書館0.0
虎尾科大圖書館0.0
虎尾鎮立圖書館0.0
西螺鎮立圖書館0.0
資訊圖書館0.0
鄭豐喜紀念圖書館0.0
金臻圖書館0.0
長源圖書堂0.0
雲林縣崙背鄉立圖書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Beigang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
East Market
Jialefu Night Market
Wenhua Night Market
中興夜市
丸莊醬油
二崙自強果菜市場
二崙鄉果菜市場
北港牛墟
北興市場
嘉義魚市場
土庫夜市
土庫第一公有市場
夜市
大埤夜市
大林夜市
大林菜市場
大槺榔廟口市集
安溪市場
布袋漁港魚產品直銷中心
彌陀夜市
德興市場
斗六觀光夜市
斗南黃昏市場
新港觀光夜市
新港鄉第一公有零售市場
朴子市傳統果菜批發零售市場
朴子市第一傳統市場大樓
朴子市第二傳統市場
朴子體育館夜市(鎮安宮)
東市場
東石鄉公所臨時攤販集市場
東石魚市場
橋頭公有零售市場
民雄市場
水上夜市
水尾果菜合作社
白河公有零售市場
白河夜市
肉品屠宰市場
興中市場
菁寮公有零售市場
蒜頭公有零售市場
虎尾夜市
虎尾鎮 第三公有零售市場
虎尾黃昏市場
褒忠公有市場
西螺東南夜市
西螺果菜市場
雲科觀光夜市
雲科觀光夜市
鹽水市場
黃昏市場
黃昏市場

Hotels in Beigang

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

朝聖文旅

Restaurants in Beigang

40 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

8鍋臭臭鍋
Chien-nien Art Restaurant
Mercuries Food
MUMU BRUNCH
NU PASTA
Pasta
Rou Yuan Xuan Crispy skin Meatball
一郎土魠魚羹
五花馬水餃館
元木同手作料理
北港一尾魚
吃得味
圓堂平價火鍋
天天小館
幸福燈塔
廟邊假魚肚
志文土魠魚羹
成功牛排
早安山丘
晨間廚房
洪家莊麵館
溫州大餛飩
滿意自助餐麵食館
火雞肉飯
煌家牛排
煎盤粿
爭鮮迴轉壽司
珍仔鴨肉羹
真好輪
福勝亭
秘密廚房
老等麵線糊
阿國肉羹
阿雄排骨飯
阿龍傳統小吃
青松餐廳
餐廳
鴨骨麵線
鵝肉陳
麥味登

Cafes in Beigang

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

85°C Bakery Cafe
Louisa Coffee
Shuo-Shuo CAFE
Starbucks
木瓜田木瓜牛奶

Cinemas in Beigang

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

秀泰電影院

Monuments in Beigang

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

王得祿墓
金城大戲院
顏思齊紀念碑

Clinics in Beigang

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

東勢鄉衛生所
水林鄉衛生所
永傳中醫診所

Veterinaries in Beigang

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

奇恩動物醫院

Bus Stations in Beigang

5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

U-Bus
台西客運北港站
嘉義客運
統聯客運元長代售處
統聯客運褒忠代售處

Gas Stations in Beigang

21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CPC Corporation, Taiwan
CPC Corporation, Taiwan
CPC Corporation, Taiwan
CPC Corporation, Taiwan
CPC Corporation, Taiwan
CPC Corporation, Taiwan
CPC Corporation, Taiwan
CPC Corporation, Taiwan
CPC Corporation, Taiwan
Sanlong
TW #1416870152
TW #1416870153
TW #446498331
TW #891323748
TW #891323752
中油元長站
元長配氣站
台灣中油
台灣中油
福懋加油站
福懋加油站

Banks in Beigang

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chang Hwa Bank
First Commercial Bank
King's Town Bank
Land Bank of Taiwan
Taiwan Business Bank
Taiwan Cooperative Bank

Shopping Malls in Beigang

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kk mall
家樂福北港店

Breweries in Beigang

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Favorland

Stadiums & Teams in Beigang

TeamLeagueDivision
badminton field
Chiayi Baseball Field
Chiayi Municipal Stadium
文化公園舞台

Airports Near Beigang

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Penghu Magong AirportMZGLarge Airport
Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air BaseRMQLarge Airport
Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air BaseTNNLarge Airport
Chiayi AirportCYIMedium Airport
208 Highway Strip-Small Airport
296 298 Highway Strip-Small Airport
AsiaTec Airport-Small Airport
Chiayi Highway Airstrip-Small Airport
Guiren Airport / Guiren Army Airfield-Small Airport
Puli - Hutoushan Gliderport-Small Airport
Shunfeng Flying Club-Small Airport
Taiwan Formosa UAV Association Testing Grounds-Small Airport
Wanggong Airfield-Small Airport
Wuri Weihui Airfield-Small Airport
Xizhou Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Beigang

9 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Baozhong Post Office
Beigang Beichen Post Office
Beigang Post Office
Dongshicuo Post Office
Kouhu Post Office
Shuilin Post Office
Sihu Post Office
Yuanchang Post Office
北港南陽郵局

Treatment Centers in Beigang

26 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Jia Xin Clinic Center
中醫診所
佳寶婦產科
健康中心
劉怡慧皮膚科
博愛復健科診所
嘉祐耳鼻喉科診所
家寶診所
惠德診所
愛兒診所
文祥小兒科
新民聯合診所
春安診所
林恆文診所
欣愛診所
洪文泓
王仁樟皮膚科診所
理想牙醫診所
祥太醫院復健中心
福康診所
禾宜婦幼診所
蔡元慶診所
邱碩堯耳鼻喉科診所
郭育祥診所
陳伯卿眼科診所
韓娜斯時尚美醫診所

Churches & Religious Organizations in Beigang

43 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Beigang Zhen'an Temple
Beng Gang Chang Tien Gong
Bengang Shuixian Temple
Harvested Temple
Wude Temple
三槺榔復興宮
五福宮
佑真府
保安宮
北港朝天宮
北港神社淨手台遺址(現改造為涼亭)
北港神社鳥居
受天宮
土厝馬千殿
大將軍廟
天后宮
天后宮
奇恩堂教會
巡天宮
德安宮
扶朝五福宮
景陽宮
朝安宮
正東堂
水林長老教會
法輪寺
番溝里順天宮
真武殿
碧清寺
福興宮
聖天宮
聖奉宮
聖德宮
萬善祠
萬興義天宮
賜福宮
通天府
靈聖會
頂蔦松天保宮
頂蔦松天后宮
順天宮
鰲峰宮
龍寶殿

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Taipei
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Area
41.0 km² (15.8 mi²)
Postal Code
651

🇹🇼 About Taiwan

Capital Taipei
Population 23,451,837
Area 35,980 km²
HDI 0.926
Currency TWD (Dollar)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +886
TLD .tw
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beigang

What is the population of Beigang?

Beigang has a population of 33,300 residents and is located in Taiwan. The population density is 2,104 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Beigang?

Beigang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.1 inches.

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