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Hengchun is a small city in Taiwan, Taiwan with a population of 29,702. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Hengchun
Hengchun is a township located on the southern tip of the Hengchun Peninsula in Pingtung County, Taiwan. It is the southernmost township in Taiwan. Hengchun is also the only urban township in the southern part of Pingtung County. Hengchun has a land area of 136.76 km2 (52.80 sq mi) and has a population of 29,702 as of February 2024.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,702 |
| Population Density | 353 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.0042°, 120.7439° |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
| Country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| State / Province | Taiwan |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.2 inches (2,519 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hengchun
Hengchun is a small city in Taiwan (Taiwan) with a population of 29,702. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Taipei.
Climate in Hengchun
Hengchun has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1957 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above Taiwan avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 84.1 sq mi (217.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.0042°N, 120.7439°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2006 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 31 km |
| 1996 | TAIWAN REGION | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 79 km |
| 1978 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 85 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 16.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 20.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 23.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Hengchun has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 99.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.0") and December the driest (1.2").
Schools in Hengchun
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 水泉國小 | — | — | — | — |
| Chiao Yong Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| 恆春國小南灣分校 | — | — | — | — |
| Manjhou Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 高士國小牡林分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 長樂國小 | — | — | — | — |
| Manjhou Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Yonggang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 水泉國小龍泉分校 | — | — | — | — |
| Shanhai Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kenting elementary school | — | — | — | — |
| 大光國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 大平國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 恆春工商 | — | — | — | — |
| Hengchun Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hengchun Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 車城國小射寮分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 車城國小溫泉分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 車城國中 | — | — | — | — |
| 車城國小 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hengchun
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 屏東之聲廣播電台FM92.5 | talk | MP3 |
Museums in Hengchun
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium | ||||
| Sisal Industry Historical Monument | ||||
| 台灣電力公司展示館 | ||||
| 海口港旅遊服務中心（看海美術館） | ||||
| 牡丹社事件故事館 | ||||
| 砂島貝殼砂展示館 | ||||
| 龍鑾潭自然中心 |
Libraries in Hengchun
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mudan Township, Pingtung County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 屏東縣車城鄉立圖書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 恆春鎮立圖書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 滿州鄉立圖書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hengchun
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 恆春公有第一市場 | |||||
| 福安觀光市場 |
Hotels in Hengchun
61 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hengchun
143 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hengchun
20 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hengchun
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Hengchun
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Hengchun
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hengchun
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hengchun
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hengchun
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hengchun
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hengchun
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Hengchun
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung International Airport | KHH | Large Airport |
| Hengchun Airport | HCN | Medium Airport |
| Pingtung Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Pingtung Air Force Base North | PIF | Medium Airport |
| Zuoying Naval Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Dapeng Bay Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Lüdao Airport | GNI | Small Airport |
| PIngtung Saijia Paragliding Field | — | Small Airport |
| Taimali Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hengchun
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Checheng Post Office | |
| Hengchun Kending Post Office | |
| Hengchun Nanmen Post Office | |
| Hengchun Post Office | |
| Manzhou Post Office | |
| Mudan Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hengchun
50 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Checheng FuAn Temple | |
| Chinese temple | |
| Stella Maris Catholic Church | |
| 三山國王廟廣場 | |
| 三清宮 | |
| 九天宮 | |
| 五公寺 | |
| 五府千歲 | |
| 代天宮 | |
| 伍鳳寺 | |
| 八寶宮 | |
| 千華寺 | |
| 南灣南安宮 | |
| 南灣霞海城隍堂 | |
| 南聖宮 | |
| 南隆宮 | |
| 台灣基督長老教會恆原教會 | |
| 埔墘九天宮 | |
| 大光金鳳寺 | |
| 天主堂 |
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What is the population of Hengchun?
Hengchun has a population of 29,702 residents and is located in Taiwan. The population density is 353 people per square mile, spread across 84.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hengchun?
Hengchun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 99.2 inches.