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Hsinchu

City in Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Overview

Hsinchu is a lively Taiwanese city blending modern tech industry with cherished cultural heritage. Renowned for its delicious cuisines and lively night markets, it's a gateway for exploring both coastal beauty and historic temples. The city offers a friendly atmosphere, efficient infrastructure, and is home to a significant expat community due to Hsinchu Science Park.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Taiwan
County
Hsinchu County
Population
455,275
Time Zone
Asia/Taipei
Coordinates
24.80°, 120.97°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,103
Local Cost
$665
Local Income
$1,650
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
21.4°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
2.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1915 mm
Internet Speed
121 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
191
Coworking
0
Cafes
101
Nightlife
8
Parks
82
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HSZ
Distance
3 km

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Neighborhoods
6 areas mapped
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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 347 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

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 83/100.

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