Hukou
City in Hsinchu County, Taiwan
Overview
Hukou is a small township in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, known for its laid-back pace and a mix of rural and urban living. The area features traditional markets, lush countryside, and friendly locals. While not a major tourist destination, Hukou offers an authentic slice of Taiwanese life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Taiwan
County
Hsinchu County
Population
3,138
Time Zone
Asia/Taipei
Coordinates
24.90°, 121.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$785
Local Cost
$395
Local Income
$1,000
Cashless
50
English
40
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
208 Mbps
Upload
146 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
0
Parks
13
Transport
74
Walk Score
74
Footways
147.0
Airport
HSZ
Distance
14 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 384 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 55/100.