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Taitung is a large city in Taiwan, Taiwan with a population of 103,260. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Taitung
Taitung City is a county-administered city and the county seat of Taitung County, Taiwan. It lies on the southeast coast of Taiwan facing the Pacific Ocean, southwest of the Beinan River estuary. Taitung City is the most populous subdivision of Taitung County and it is one of the major cities on the east coast of the island.
People
Climate
| Population | 103,260 |
| Population Density | 1,520 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.7599°, 121.1446° |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
| Country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| State / Province | Taiwan |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 92.1 inches (2,338 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Taitung
Taitung is a large city in Taiwan (Taiwan) with a population of 103,260. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Taipei.
Climate in Taitung
Taitung has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1393 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above Taiwan avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 68.0 sq mi (176.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7599°N, 121.1446°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 139 km |
| 2024 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 20 | 125 km |
| 1917 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 68 km |
| 1986 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 15 | 134 km |
| 1951 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 68 | 129 km |
| 2006 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 123 km |
| 1996 | TAIWAN REGION | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 103 km |
| 1978 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 65 km |
| 1972 | E. TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1990 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 15.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in |
Taitung has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 64°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 92.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.5") and January the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in Taitung
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natiomal Taitung College | University | 1928 | Visit → |
| National Taitung University, Jhihben Campus | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Taitung
45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 賓朗國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 豐里國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 光明國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 新園國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 豐田國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 私立育仁高中 | — | — | — | — |
| 豐田國中 | — | — | — | — |
| 太平國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 豐年國小 | — | — | — | — |
| Junyi Experimental High School | — | — | — | — |
| 卑南國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 岩灣國小 | — | — | — | — |
| Fongyuan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 東成國小 | — | — | — | — |
| Jianhe Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Zhiben Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 大南國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 初鹿國中 | — | — | — | — |
| 利嘉國小 | — | — | — | — |
| Fushan International Experience Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 臺東大學附屬特殊教育學校 | — | — | — | — |
| 富山國小利吉分校 | — | — | — | — |
| 卑南族花環部落學校 | — | — | — | — |
| Sin Sheng Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 卑南國中 | — | — | — | — |
| 仁愛國小 | — | — | — | — |
| National Taitung University Taitung Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Donghai Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| National Taitung University Affiliated Physical Education Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 康樂國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 南王國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 臺東大學附小 | — | — | — | — |
| National Taitung Girls’ Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| National Taitung Senior Commercial Vocational School | — | — | — | — |
| Zhiben Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| 寶桑國小 | — | — | — | — |
| Bausun Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| 馬蘭國小 | — | — | — | — |
| Hsin Sheng Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| National Taitung Senior High School | — | — | — | — |
| 東海國中 | — | — | — | — |
| 復興國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 豐榮國小 | — | — | — | — |
| 富岡國小 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Taitung
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 Taitung
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Sugar Museum | ||||
| National Museum of Prehistory | ||||
| Native botanical garden | ||||
| PAGE CAFE台東故事館 | ||||
| Peinan Site Park Exhibition Hall | ||||
| 卑南遺址公園 遊客中心 |
Libraries in Taitung
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 卑南圖書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 台東兒童故事館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 台東縣文化處圖書總館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 圖書暨資訊大樓 | 0.0 | |||||
| 圖書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Taitung
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2626路邊市集 | |||||
| TTwilight Bazaar | |||||
| 台東中央市場 | |||||
| 台東觀光夜市 | |||||
| 開封黃昏市場 |
Hotels in Taitung
69 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Taitung
202 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Taitung
43 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Taitung
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Taitung
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Taitung
4 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Taitung
19 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Taitung
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Taitung
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Taitung
5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Taitung
8 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Taitung
23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Taitung
15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Taitung
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Taitung
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Taitung
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Taitung
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Taitung
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chihhang Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Hengchun Airport | HCN | Medium Airport |
| Lanyu Airport | KYD | Medium Airport |
| Pingtung Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Pingtung Air Force Base North | PIF | Medium Airport |
| Taitung Airport | TTT | Medium Airport |
| Dapeng Bay Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Guanshan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ligang East Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ligang West Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lüdao Airport | GNI | Small Airport |
| PIngtung Saijia Paragliding Field | — | Small Airport |
| Saijia Jiehao Ultralightport | — | Small Airport |
| Taimali Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Taitung
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Beinan Chulu Post Office | |
| Taitung Beinan Post Office | |
| Taitung Bo-ai Road Post Office | |
| Taitung Datong Road Post Office | |
| Taitung Dongfang Dazhen Post Office | |
| Taitung Fengrong Post Office | |
| Taitung Fengtian Post Office | |
| Taitung Malan Post Office | |
| Taitung Xinsheng Post Office | |
| Taitung Zhihben Post Office | |
| Taitung Zhongshan Road Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Taitung
40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Haishan Temple | |
| Taitung city Han Dan Ye | |
| 中雲宮 | |
| 五年千歲壇 | |
| 仙宮廟 | |
| 佛光山世光寺 | |
| 凌霄寶殿 | |
| 利吉德安祠 | |
| 功德宮 | |
| 南清宮 | |
| 台東博愛浸信會 | |
| 唯心宗台東道場 | |
| 土地公廟 | |
| 土地公廟 | |
| 土地公廟 | |
| 基督後期聖徒教會 | |
| 基督教台東浸信會 | |
| 太皇殿 | |
| 安天宮 | |
| 巴沙哇力部落聚會所 |
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Around Taitung
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Taitung
2 places within 15 km
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- • Villa School
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What is the population of Taitung?
Taitung has a population of 103,260 residents and is located in Taiwan. The population density is 1,520 people per square mile, spread across 68.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Taitung?
Taitung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.1 inches.