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Taitung
City in Taiwan, China
Overview
Taitung is a laid-back city on Taiwan's southeast coast, renowned for its indigenous culture, lush nature, Pacific views, and relaxed pace. It is a gateway to offshore islands and offers a mix of cultural sites, outdoor adventure, and hot springs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Taiwan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
22.76°, 121.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$883
Local Cost
$495
Local Income
$850
Cashless
70
English
30
Temperature
22.0°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
17.7°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
9.1°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1823 mm
Internet Speed
162 Mbps
Upload
104 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
56
Coworking
0
Cafes
29
Nightlife
6
Parks
21
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
TTT
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 100 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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