Taichung Population 2026
Taichung has a population of 2,850,285, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇹🇼 Taiwan, located in Taiwan. Roughly 12% of Taiwan's population lives here. It is about 2.8× smaller than Taipei, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,850,285
Rank in Taiwan
#3
Coordinates
24.15°N, 120.68°E
~91 m elevation · Asia/Taipei
Distance to capital (Taipei)
132 km
82 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Taiwan
Cities near Taichung
FAQ
What is the population of Taichung?
Taichung has a population of 2,850,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Taiwan.
What region is Taichung in?
Taichung is located in Taiwan, Taiwan.
Is Taichung the capital of Taiwan?
No, the capital of Taiwan is Taipei, about 132 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.