Sanxia Population 2026

Sanxia has a population of 115,185, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇹🇼 Taiwan, located in Taipei. Roughly 0.5% of Taiwan's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Taipei, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

115,185

Rank in Taiwan

#22

Coordinates

24.93°N, 121.37°E

~39 m elevation · Asia/Taipei

Distance to capital (Taipei)

20 km

12 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Taipei

City	Population	Rank in Taiwan
New Taipei City	4,004,367	#2
Banqiao	551,221	#6
Xizhi	204,619	#18
Danshui	189,271	#19
Shulin	180,044	#20
Yingge	87,920	#33
Sanzhi	23,452	#62

Cities near Sanxia

Yingge87,920 people · ~3 km away
Shulin180,044 people · ~8 km away
Bade209,148 people · ~9 km away
Daxi94,222 people · ~10 km away
Taoyuan475,798 people · ~10 km away
Neili112,845 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sanxia?

Sanxia has a population of 115,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Taiwan.

What region is Sanxia in?

Sanxia is located in Taipei, Taiwan.

Is Sanxia the capital of Taiwan?

No, the capital of Taiwan is Taipei, about 20 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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