Brief information about Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung is a special municipality located in southern Taiwan.
Since founding in the 17th century, Kaohsiung has grown from a small trading village into the political and economic center of southern Taiwan, with key industries such as manufacturing, steel-making, oil refining, freight transport and shipbuilding.
With an area of 2,952 sq. km. The city sits on the southwestern coast of Taiwan facing the Taiwan Strait, bordering Tainan City to the north, Chiayi and Nantou County to the northwest, Taitung County to its northeast and Pingtung County to the south and southeast. The downtown areas are centered on Kaohsiung Harbor with Qijin Island on the other side of the harbor acting as a natural breakwater.
As of 2018, the municipality has a population of 2.77 million, making it the third most populous administrative division in Taiwan.
Total area about 2,052.60 sq. km.
Kaohsiung City has 38 districts.
Since founding in the 17th century, Kaohsiung has grown from a small trading village into the political and economic center of southern Taiwan, with key industries such as manufacturing, steel-making, oil refining, freight transport and shipbuilding.
With an area of 2,952 sq. km. The city sits on the southwestern coast of Taiwan facing the Taiwan Strait, bordering Tainan City to the north, Chiayi and Nantou County to the northwest, Taitung County to its northeast and Pingtung County to the south and southeast. The downtown areas are centered on Kaohsiung Harbor with Qijin Island on the other side of the harbor acting as a natural breakwater.
As of 2018, the municipality has a population of 2.77 million, making it the third most populous administrative division in Taiwan.
Total area about 2,052.60 sq. km.
Kaohsiung City has 38 districts.
What to see in Kaohsiung
