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New Taipei City, Taiwan

Major city · Population 4.0M

New Taipei City is the 2nd largest city in Taiwan with a population of approximately 4,004,367 people as of 2026. This makes it the 79th largest city in the world, accounting for 17.17% of Taiwan's total population of 23.3M. New Taipei City is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Taipei timezone. The average annual temperature is 22.9°C with 2,031 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 6 meters above sea level.

Population

4,004,367

Global Rank

#79

Country Rank

#2

% of Taiwan

17.17%

Avg Temperature

22.9°C

Annual Rainfall

2,031 mm

Elevation

6 m

Timezone

Asia/Taipei

New Taipei City on the Map

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Climate in New Taipei City

New Taipei City's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Sep with 285 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

15.6°C
Jan
17.1°C
Feb
18.3°C
Mar
24°C
Apr
24.3°C
May
27.4°C
Jun
29.1°C
Jul
28.3°C
Aug
28°C
Sep
25.2°C
Oct
21.4°C
Nov
16.6°C
Dec
15.6°C29.1°C

Monthly Rainfall

51 mm
Jan
71 mm
Feb
112 mm
Mar
232 mm
Apr
248 mm
May
216 mm
Jun
242 mm
Jul
164 mm
Aug
285 mm
Sep
282 mm
Oct
97 mm
Nov
31 mm
Dec

Taiwan at a Glance

Country Population

23,317,031

Capital

Taipei

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

28

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Other Major Cities in Taiwan

Taipei
7.9M
Taichung
2.9M
Kaohsiung
2.7M
Tainan
1.9M
Banqiao
551K
Taoyuan
476K
Hsinchu
454K
Taoyuan City
402K
Keelung
362K
Fengshan
356K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to New Taipei City with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to New Taipei City by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Banqiao551,2215 km
Taipei7,871,9007 km
Shulin180,0449 km
Danshui189,27112 km
Neihu274,53813 km
Taoyuan475,79816 km
Sanxia115,18517 km
Taoyuan City402,01418 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of New Taipei City?

The population of New Taipei City, Taiwan is approximately 4,004,367 people, making it the 79th largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Taiwan.

Is New Taipei City the capital of Taiwan?

No, the capital of Taiwan is Taipei. New Taipei City is the 2nd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in New Taipei City?

New Taipei City has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C and receives 2,031 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is New Taipei City in?

New Taipei City is in the Asia/Taipei timezone.