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Guanshan, Taiwan

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Guanshan is a small city in Taiwan, Taiwan with a population of 8,160. Elevation: 745 ft (227 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

8,160 Population 218/sq mi density
745 ft Elevation 227 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
89.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Taipei Timezone

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About Guanshan

Guanshan

Guanshan Township is an urban township in northern Taitung County, Taiwan.

People

Population8,160
Density218/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain89.2 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Population8,160
Population Density218 / sq mi
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Coordinates23.0478°, 121.1628°
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Country🇹🇼 Taiwan
State / ProvinceTaiwan
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation89.2 inches (2,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guanshan

Guanshan is a small city in Taiwan (Taiwan) with a population of 8,160. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet (227 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Taipei.

Guanshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Taiwan avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area37.4 sq mi (96.8 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates23.0478°N, 121.1628°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.2"
135% above Taiwan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,427 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 20, 1999 21 km S of Puli, Taiwan M7.7 83 km
Apr 2, 2024 15 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M7.4 98 km
Sep 18, 2022 90 km E of Yujing, Taiwan M6.9 21 km
Sep 5, 1996 78 km E of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.8 132 km
Mar 22, 2022 65 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 59 km
Dec 13, 1990 28 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.7 89 km
Sep 17, 2022 96 km SE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.5 27 km
Sep 25, 1999 31 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.5 77 km
Sep 22, 1999 33 km SE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 76 km
Sep 20, 1999 44 km SSE of Lugu, Taiwan M6.4 43 km
Jun 10, 2000 29 km ESE of Puli, Taiwan M6.4 89 km
Dec 19, 2009 20 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 95 km
Apr 3, 2024 15 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 129 km
Feb 5, 2016 25 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.4 59 km
Feb 6, 2018 18 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.4 131 km
Dec 13, 1990 7 km SSE of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 108 km
Sep 20, 1999 54 km SW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 60 km
Nov 1, 1999 66 km S of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 52 km
Oct 31, 2013 46 km SSW of Hualien City, Taiwan M6.3 67 km
Mar 4, 2010 41 km SE of Yujing, Taiwan M6.3 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Podul Category 2 60 km
2025 Danas Category 2 108 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 15 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 93 km
2024 Gaemi Category 4 82 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 122 km
2023 Saola Category 4 298 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 38 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 223 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 90 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 180 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 162 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 146 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 61 km
2016 Megi Category 4 107 km
2016 Malakas Category 4 194 km
2015 Dujuan Category 4 128 km
2015 Goni Category 3 219 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 107 km
2015 Noul Category 3 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 1 107 km
2024 E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 20 95 km
1917 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.5 m 48 km
1986 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 15 104 km
1951 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.3 m 68 100 km
1996 TAIWAN REGION Earthquake 0.1 m 132 km
1978 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 92 km
1972 E. TAIWAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 132 km
1990 TAIWAN Earthquake 0.0 m 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 10.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 10.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 17.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 14.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 12.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
December 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in

Guanshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 89.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Guanshan

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
National Kuan-Shan Vocational Senior High School
關山國小
關山國中
崁頂國小
瑞源國中
瑞源國小
月眉國小
德高國小
加拿國小
武陵國小
崁頂國小紅石分校
瑞豐國小
電光國小
萬安國小振興分校
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Radio Stations near Guanshan

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 Guanshan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ami National Center
Clownfish Theme Pavilion
Golden Harvest Hall West
Native botanical garden
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 Guanshan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Guanshan Township Libray0.0
卑南圖書館0.0
圖書室0.0

Farmers Markets in Guanshan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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 Guanshan

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Resort 21
下馬溫泉民宿
天龍飯店
小森林
拾穗山莊
穗飽民宿
藍白式民宿

Restaurants in Guanshan

32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

三五羊肉爐
光復餅店
古早味麵店
叮叮廚房
台南度小月擔仔麵
合眾國小客家美食
同心餃子館
埔里肉丸
客家粄條
寶媽食堂
巨森早餐吧
早安美之城
東軒坊
永全食品(名產)
津津自助餐
海洋菓子
源昌關山便當
白毛寮複合式餐廳
美而美早餐店
義大利極品咖啡
老饕麵館
芝加哥披薩屋
關山切仔麵
關山真好便當
關山臭豆腐
關山豆漿店
阿丁豆漿
阿雞傳奇
雨田坊餐館
香港良記燒臘
麵麵聚到餐館
黑糖刨冰

Cafes in Guanshan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

鮮茶道

Clinics in Guanshan

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

大關山中醫診所
東民診所
永晴診所
關山鎮衛生所

Dentists in Guanshan

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

劉牙科
宏達牙醫

Train Stations in Guanshan

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guanshan
Luye
Ruiyuan

Bus Stations in Guanshan

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guanshan
後寮
永康
泰源
鹿野高台

Gas Stations in Guanshan

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CPC Corporation, Taiwan
CPC Corporation, Taiwan
中油加油站
台塑加油站
台塑石油
台灣中油
瑞源站
關山中油加油站

Banks in Guanshan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

關山農會

Airports Near Guanshan

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chihhang Air BaseMedium Airport
Pingtung Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Pingtung Air Force Base NorthPIFMedium Airport
Taitung AirportTTTMedium Airport
Dapeng Bay UltralightportSmall Airport
Fenglin AirstripSmall Airport
Guanshan AirstripSmall Airport
Huadong AirfieldSmall Airport
Ligang East AirfieldSmall Airport
Ligang West AirfieldSmall Airport
Lüdao AirportGNISmall Airport
Mingli GliderportSmall Airport
Palicanlian AirstripSmall Airport
PIngtung Saijia Paragliding FieldSmall Airport
Ruisui AirfieldSmall Airport
Saijia Jiehao UltralightportSmall Airport
Taimali AirportSmall Airport
Taiwan Formosa UAV Association Testing GroundsSmall Airport
Wanrong Paraglider BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Guanshan

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Donghe Taiyuan Post Office
Guanshan Post Office
Luye Rueiyuan Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guanshan

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
佛光禪寺
佛緣禪寺
南山寺
土地公廟
土地公廟
天后宮
寶華山慈惠堂
德高長老教會
真耶穌教會
關山長老教會
靜心巖

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Taipei
Elevation
280 m (919 ft)
Area
59.0 km² (22.8 mi²)
Postal Code
956
Website
guanshan.gov.tw

🇹🇼 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 Guanshan

What is the population of Guanshan?

Guanshan has a population of 8,160 residents and is located in Taiwan. The population density is 218 people per square mile, spread across 37.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guanshan?

Guanshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 89.2 inches.

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