Oldest Cities in Taiwan

Top 61 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Taiwan

1 Chang-hua 44.6

2 Linnei 44.6

3 Hualien City 44.6

4 Xingang 44.6

5 Hsinchu 44.6

6 Xiluo 44.6

7 Hengchun 44.6

8 Xizhou 44.6

9 Ershui 44.6

10 Erlin 44.6

11 Zhudong 44.6

12 Zhubei 44.6

13 Zhongliao 44.6

14 Keelung 44.6

15 Chishang 44.6

16 Chiayi City 44.6

17 Lugu 44.6

18 Changhua 44.6

19 Taoyuan City 44.6

20 Zhongxing New Village 44.6

21 Taoyuan 44.6

22 Daxi 44.6

23 Shenzhen 44.6

24 Buzi 44.6

25 Nantou 44.6

26 Guanshan 44.6

27 Yilan 44.6

28 Xiulin 44.6

29 Xihu 44.6

30 Zhushan 44.6

31 Chaozhou 44.6

32 Taibao 44.6

33 Yongkang 44.6

34 Yongjing 44.6

35 Yujing 44.6

36 Yuanlin 44.6

37 Wufeng 44.6

38 Citong 44.6

39 Dongshi 44.6

40 Donggang 44.6

41 Caotun 44.6

42 Toufen 44.6

43 Tianwei 44.6

44 Tianzhong 44.6

45 Taitung 44.6

46 Taipei 44.6

47 Douliu 44.6

48 Xinying 44.6

49 Tainan 44.6

50 Taichung 44.6

51 Shetou 44.6

52 Budai 44.6

53 Puli 44.6

54 Pitou 44.6

55 Beidou 44.6

56 Beigang 44.6

57 Bade 44.6

58 Neili 44.6

59 Neihu 44.6

60 Miaoli 44.6

61 Magong 44.6

Cities with the oldest median ages in Taiwan often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Chang-hua has a median age of 44.6 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Chang-hua's residents are over 44.6 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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