Keelung Population 2026

Keelung has a population of 362,487, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇹🇼 Taiwan, located in Taiwan. Roughly 1.6% of Taiwan's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Taipei, the country's biggest city.

Location of Keelung (capital Taipei shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

362,487

Rank in Taiwan

Coordinates

25.13°N, 121.74°E

~19 m elevation · Asia/Taipei

Distance to capital (Taipei)

23 km

14 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Taiwan

City	Population	Rank in Taiwan
Taipei	7,871,900	#1
Taichung	2,850,285	#3
Tainan	1,856,642	#5
Taoyuan	475,798	#7
Hsinchu	453,536	#8
Neihu	274,538	#11
Chiayi City	263,188	#12
Yongkang	233,730	#13

Cities near Keelung

Xizhi204,619 people · ~11 km away
Neihu274,538 people · ~16 km away
Taipei7,871,900 people · ~23 km away
Sanzhi23,452 people · ~28 km away
New Taipei City4,004,367 people · ~30 km away
Danshui189,271 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Keelung?

Keelung has a population of 362,487 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Taiwan.

What region is Keelung in?

Keelung is located in Taiwan, Taiwan.

Is Keelung the capital of Taiwan?

No, the capital of Taiwan is Taipei, about 23 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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