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Hengchun
City in Pingtung, Taiwan
Overview
Hengchun is a charming town at Taiwan's southern tip, known for its rich history, preserved old city walls, and easy access to Kenting National Park's beaches and nightlife. The relaxed pace, friendly locals, and scenic coastal views make it a favorite for both backpackers and families.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Taiwan
County
Pingtung
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Taipei
Coordinates
22.00°, 120.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$863
Local Cost
$467
Local Income
$750
Cashless
65
English
45
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
22.9°C
Record High
31.5°C
Record Low
15.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1632 mm
Internet Speed
154 Mbps
Upload
109 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
4
Parks
9
Transport
53
Walk Score
53
Footways
105.0
Airport
HCN
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 105 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 55/100.
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