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Keelung, Taiwan

Taiwan · 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Keelung is a large city in Taiwan, Taiwan with a population of 362,487. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
362,487 Population 7,072/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
132.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Taipei Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 35.0%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 5.5%
83% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
32% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

People

Population362,487
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density7,072/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$33,836
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.2%

Health

Obesity5.5%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking14.9%
Depression14.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain132.3 in/yr
Sunny Days106/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population362,487
Population Density7,072 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates25.1309°, 121.7409°
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Country🇹🇼 Taiwan
State / ProvinceTaiwan
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation132.3 inches (3,360 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age44.6 years

Is Keelung a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Keelung receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Keelung offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Keelung enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 106 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 132.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Keelung has a population of 362,487 with a density of 7,072 people per square mile, spread across 51.3 square miles. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. 24.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

362,487
Total Population
7,072
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
51.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Keelung vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Keelung vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Keelung is N/A. Per capita income is $33,836 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 43.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Keelung vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$33,836

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
32% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living43.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Keelung, 5.5% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.4% have high blood pressure. 14.9% are current smokers. 6.3% report binge drinking. 14.7% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Keelung vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity5.5%
83% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
High Blood Pressure31.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking6.3%
Depression14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%

Food & Exercise

Keelung enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 106 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. 87% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days106 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall132.3 inches
248% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area51.3 sq mi (132.8 km²)
Population Density7,072/sq mi
Coordinates25.1309°N, 121.7409°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 9.4 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 10.6 in
March 62°F (17°C) 10.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 7.9 in Driest
May 73°F (23°C) 11.1 in
June 78°F (25°C) 12.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 16.0 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 15.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 10.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 9.4 in

Keelung has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F — from 58°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 132.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and April the driest (7.9").

35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.0%
4% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density7,072/sq mi
Total Area51.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Keelung

What is the population of Keelung?

Keelung has a population of 362,487 residents and is located in Taiwan. The population density is 7,072 people per square mile, spread across 51.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Keelung expensive to live in?

Keelung is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 43.9 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Keelung?

Keelung enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 106 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 132.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Keelung?

The job market in Keelung is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Keelung?

35.0% of adults in Keelung hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Keelung?

The obesity rate in Keelung is 5.5% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.9% of adults are smokers. 14.7% of residents report depression.

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