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Chishang is a small city in Taiwan, Taiwan with a population of 7,978. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
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About Chishang
Chihshang Township is a rural township in Taitung County, Taiwan.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,978 |
| Population Density | 221 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.1250°, 121.2167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
| Country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| State / Province | Taiwan |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.6 inches (2,275 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chishang
Chishang is a small city in Taiwan (Taiwan) with a population of 7,978. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Taipei.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above Taiwan avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.1250°N, 121.2167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 100 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 85 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 40 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 94 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 90 km |
| 1996 | TAIWAN REGION | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 140 km |
| 1978 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 99 km |
| 1972 | E. TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 79 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 14.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in |
Chishang has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.5") and January the driest (2.3").
Schools in Chishang
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 古風國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 福原國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 廣原國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 明里國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 初來國小新武分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 學田國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 錦屏國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 永豐國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 東竹國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 初來國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 富里國中 | — | — | — | — |
| 富里國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 大坡國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 海端國中 | — | — | — | — |
| Haiduan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 萬安國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 池上國中 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chishang
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 警察廣播電臺 - 臺東分臺 FM 94.3 | emergency & public safety, government | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Chishang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ami National Center | ||||
| Clownfish Theme Pavilion | ||||
| Golden Harvest Hall West | ||||
| 多力米故事館 | ||||
| 客家文化園區 | ||||
| 海端鄉布農文物館 | ||||
| 阿美族民俗中心 |
Libraries in Chishang
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guanshan Township Libray | 0.0 | |||||
| 圖書室 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chishang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2626路邊市集 | |||||
| 市場 | |||||
| 星期四夜市 | |||||
| 池上夜市 | |||||
| 池上鄉公有零售市場 |
Hotels in Chishang
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chishang
150 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chishang
17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chishang
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Chishang
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Chishang
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chishang
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chishang
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chishang
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chishang
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chishang
7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chishang
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chishang
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Chishang
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chihhang Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Pingtung Air Force Base North | PIF | Medium Airport |
| Taitung Airport | TTT | Medium Airport |
| Dapeng Bay Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Fenglin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guanshan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Huadong Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hualien Ultralight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ligang East Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ligang West Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lüdao Airport | GNI | Small Airport |
| Mingli Gliderport | — | Small Airport |
| Palicanlian Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| PIngtung Saijia Paragliding Field | — | Small Airport |
| Ruisui Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Saijia Jiehao Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Shunfeng Flying Club | — | Small Airport |
| Taimali Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wanrong Paraglider Base | — | Small Airport |
| Xizhou Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chishang
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Chihshang Post Office | |
| Haiduan Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chishang
45 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catholic church | |
| 三極總堂天府天宮 | |
| 北極玄天宮 | |
| 南海天道堂 | |
| 台東福蓮寺 | |
| 圓明山松林寺 | |
| 土地公 | |
| 土地公 | |
| 土地公 | |
| 地藏寺 | |
| 大坡太子宮 | |
| 大坡福德宮 | |
| 大埔老人活動廣場 | |
| 天府天宮 | |
| 太子宮 | |
| 富興長老教會 | |
| 建安宮 | |
| 慈皇宮 | |
| 慈鳳宮 | |
| 新興福德祠 |
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What is the population of Chishang?
Chishang has a population of 7,978 residents and is located in Taiwan. The population density is 221 people per square mile, spread across 36.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chishang?
Chishang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 89.6 inches.