Taipei City
Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and a major global city. Located in the north of the island, nestled in a basin between the Yangming and Central Mountains, Taipei serves as the financial, cultural, and political heart of Taiwan.- …has about 2,490,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (20 feet)
- Also known as“T’ai-pei”“T’ai-pei Shih”“Tai Peh Municipality”“Taibei Shi”“Taibei Shih”
Places of Interest
Highlights include National Palace Museum and Taipei 101.
National Palace Museum
Museum
The National Palace Museum, also known as Taipei…
Taipei 101
Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei World… Taipei 101 is situated 6 km south of Taipei City.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Zhongshan and Old Taipei.
Taipei City
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Latitude
25.083° or 25° 4′ 59″ north
Longitude
121.5533° or 121° 33′ 12″ east
Open location code
7QQ33HM3+58
GeoNames ID
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Taipei City” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “台北市”
- Chinese: “臺北市”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Xihu and Zhuzilin.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Jiantan Gusi and Grand Victoria Hotel.
Taiwan: Highlights
Learn more about Taipei and Taichung.
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