Smallest Cities in Taiwan

Top 80 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Taiwan

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

The smallest cities in Taiwan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Pinglin has a population of just 6,104. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 6,104 residents, Pinglin is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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