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Tainan, Taiwan

Taiwan · 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Tainan is a major city in Taiwan, Taiwan with a population of 1,856,642. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,856,642 Population 27,376/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
88.4 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

Population1,856,642
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density27,376/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 Temp75°F (24°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain88.4 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband87.0%
Population1,856,642
Population Density27,376 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates22.9908°, 120.2133°
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Country🇹🇼 Taiwan
State / ProvinceTaiwan
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation88.4 inches (2,245 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age44.6 years

Is Tainan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tainan 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. Tainan 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

Tainan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Tainan has a population of 1,856,642 with a density of 27,376 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,856,642
Total Population
27,376
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
67.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Tainan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Tainan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tainan is N/A. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Tainan 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 Tainan, 5.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.9% are current smokers. 14.7% report depression.

Health Metrics: Tainan 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

Tainan has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 88.4 inches. The area enjoys 209 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall88.4 inches
133% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %87.4%

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area67.8 sq mi (175.7 km²)
Population Density27,376/sq mi
Coordinates22.9908°N, 120.2133°W
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

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 Density27,376/sq mi
Total Area67.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Yongkang 233,730 pop · 3.6 mi Yujing 16,597 pop · 18.3 mi Xinying 74,972 pop · 22.7 mi Kaohsiung 2,737,660 pop · 26.7 mi Fengshan 356,463 pop · 26.9 mi Budai 19,268 pop · 27.0 mi Dongshi 14,968 pop · 32.5 mi Taibao 38,696 pop · 33.2 mi Chiayi City 263,188 pop · 36.9 mi Chaozhou 53,338 pop · 36.9 mi Pizitou 5,000 pop · 37.2 mi Donggang 47,746 pop · 39.3 mi Xingang 30,543 pop · 40.0 mi Beigang 33,300 pop · 40.4 mi
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