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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 · estimate
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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