Smallest Cities in Taiwan

Top 79 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Taiwan

1 Wulai 03 6,182

2 Pinglin 03 6,503

3 Shenzhen 04 6,700

4 Shiding 03 7,370

5 Jieshoucun 01 7,657

6 Nangan 01 7,815

7 Chishang 04 7,978

8 Guanshan 04 8,160

9 Zhongliao 04 9,668

10 Shimen 03 12,645

11 Ershui 04 14,080

12 Dongshi 04 14,968

13 Yujing 04 16,597

14 Linnei 04 16,856

15 Xiulin 04 17,068

16 Lugu 04 17,746

17 Budai 04 19,268

18 Sanzhi 03 23,452

19 Citong 04 24,998

20 Zhongxing New Village 04 25,549

21 Tianwei 04 26,063

22 Xizhou 04 28,597

23 Pitou 04 29,314

24 Hengchun 04 29,702

25 Xingang 04 30,543

26 Jinhu 01 30,826

27 Beidou 04 33,289

28 Beigang 04 33,300

29 Tianzhong 04 34,903

30 Yongjing 04 35,365

31 Shetou 04 36,565

32 Xiluo 04 37,181

33 Jincheng 01 37,507

34 Taibao 04 38,696

35 Buzi 04 40,467

36 Erlin 04 43,652

37 Zhushan 04 44,083

38 Donggang 04 47,746

39 Chaozhou 04 53,338

40 Xihu 04 54,033

41 Magong 04 63,745

42 Wufeng 04 65,567

43 Xinying 04 74,972

44 Miaoli 04 86,327

45 Puli 04 86,406

46 Yingge 03 87,920

47 Yilan 04 94,188

48 Daxi 04 94,222

49 Zhudong 04 96,518

50 Caotun 04 96,838

51 Hualien City 04 99,458

52 Taitung 04 103,260

53 Nantou 04 105,682

54 Toufen 04 106,310

55 Douliu 04 107,924

56 Neili 04 112,845

57 Sanxia 03 115,185

58 Yuanlin 04 124,725

59 Shulin 03 180,044

60 Danshui 03 189,271

61 Xizhi 03 204,619

62 Bade 04 209,148

63 Zhubei 04 212,695

64 Chang-hua 04 226,564

65 Changhua 04 226,564

66 Yongkang 04 233,730

67 Chiayi City 04 263,188

68 Neihu 04 274,538

69 Fengshan 02 356,463

70 Keelung 04 362,487

71 Taoyuan City 04 402,014

72 Hsinchu 04 453,536

73 Taoyuan 04 475,798

74 Banqiao 03 551,221

75 Tainan 04 1,856,642

76 Kaohsiung 02 2,737,660

77 Taichung 04 2,850,285

78 New Taipei City 03 4,004,367

79 Taipei 04 7,871,900

The smallest cities in Taiwan (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Wulai has a population of just 6,182. 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 6,182 residents, Wulai 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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