Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung extends from the Taiwan Strait through urban districts to mountain ranges, encompassing 2,952 square kilometers with a population of 2.73 million residents.

The area started as a trading post called Takau in the 1600s, transformed under Japanese rule from 1895 to 1945, and developed into Taiwan's main industrial port.

The population combines Hokkien, Hakka, indigenous tribes including Pingpu and Rukai, each contributing distinct traditions to the city's identity.

The integrated transport system connects the high-speed rail station in Zuoying district with local metro lines and buses that reach all main districts.

The Port of Kaohsiung processes most of Taiwan's marine cargo through its natural deep-water harbor, making it the largest maritime facility on the island.

Location: Taiwan

Inception: December 25, 2010

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Part of: Southern Taiwan

Shares border with: Pingtung County, Tainan, Chiayi County, Nantou County, Hualien County, Taitung County

Website: https://kcg.gov.tw/en

GPS coordinates: 22.61500,120.29750

Latest update: May 28, 2025 20:44