Jiufen
City in Taipei, Taiwan
Overview
Jiufen is a charming mountain town northeast of Taipei, famed for its narrow alleyways, historic teahouses, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Originally a gold mining community, Jiufen now attracts visitors with its atmospheric old streets, culture, and cinematic scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Taiwan
Special Municipality
Taipei
Population
3,100
Time Zone
Asia/Taipei
Coordinates
25.11°, 121.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$903
Local Cost
$525
Local Income
$900
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
22.9°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
5.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1945 mm
Internet Speed
68 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
57
Walk Score
57
Footways
113.0
Airport
TSA
Distance
30 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 76 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 60/100.