Largest Cities in Taiwan

Top 80 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Taiwan

1 Taichung 04 2,850,285
2 Kaohsiung 02 2,713,032
3 Taipei 04 2,429,429
4 Taoyuan 04 2,356,795
5 Tainan 04 1,849,762
6 Banqiao 03 551,221
7 Taoyuan City 04 478,664
8 Hsinchu 04 455,871
9 Keelung 04 359,102
10 Fengshan 02 356,463
11 Xindian 03 306,187
12 Neihu 04 266,618
13 Chiayi City 04 261,626
14 Yongkang 04 235,907
15 Changhua 04 226,564
16 Chang-hua 04 226,564
17 Zhubei 04 221,048
18 Bade 04 216,380
19 Xizhi 03 212,725
20 Danshui 03 209,298
21 Pingtung 04 190,928
22 Fengyuan 04 161,264
23 Yuanlin 04 121,851
24 Sanxia 03 115,218
25 Douliu 04 108,937
26 Toufen 04 108,294
27 Taitung 04 102,439
28 Hualien City 04 96,279
29 Nantou 04 95,959
30 Yilan 04 94,304
31 Daxi 04 93,553
32 Yingge 03 89,363
33 Miaoli 04 85,546
34 Buzi 04 79,268
35 Puli 04 75,672
36 Xinying 04 74,329
37 Xizhou 04 63,160
38 Magong 04 62,903
39 Wufeng 04 62,300
40 Chaozhou 04 53,665
41 Xihu 04 52,652
42 Erlin 04 46,169
43 Donggang 04 45,770
44 Xiluo 04 43,846
45 Jincheng 01 40,572
46 Shetou 04 40,173
47 Taibao 04 39,771
48 Tianzhong 04 38,096
49 Beigang 04 36,842
50 Beidou 04 32,969
51 Jinhu 01 30,330
52 Xingang 04 28,886
53 Hengchun 04 28,588
54 Pitou 04 27,834
55 Citong 04 27,122
56 Zhongliao 04 27,089
57 Zhongxing New Village 04 25,549
58 Caotun 04 25,549
59 Tianwei 04 25,084
60 Budai 04 23,373
61 Dongshi 04 21,583
62 Xiulin 04 20,442
63 Yujing 04 16,597
64 Linnei 04 16,319
65 Zhushan 04 15,359
66 Lugu 04 15,359
67 Ershui 04 13,134
68 Xikou Village 01 11,941
69 Shangqi Village 01 11,941
70 Linhu 01 11,941
71 Shanglin 01 11,941
72 Shulin 03 9,911
73 Shimen 03 9,899
74 Guanshan 04 7,753
75 Nangan 01 7,629
76 Chishang 04 7,488
77 Shiding 03 6,873
78 New Taipei City 03 6,199
79 Wulai 03 6,105
80 Pinglin 03 6,104

The largest cities in Taiwan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Taichung leads with a population of 2,850,285, followed by Kaohsiung and Taipei. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 04 dominates the top 10 with 7 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Taichung's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 04 has 7 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 32,969 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 12,199,303.

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