Tainan Population 2026
Tainan has a population of 1,856,642, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇹🇼 Taiwan, located in Taiwan. Roughly 8.1% of Taiwan's population lives here. It is about 4.2× smaller than Taipei, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,856,642
Rank in Taiwan
#5
Coordinates
22.99°N, 120.21°E
~26 m elevation · Asia/Taipei
Distance to capital (Taipei)
265 km
165 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Taiwan
Cities near Tainan
FAQ
What is the population of Tainan?
Tainan has a population of 1,856,642 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Taiwan.
What region is Tainan in?
Tainan is located in Taiwan, Taiwan.
Is Tainan the capital of Taiwan?
No, the capital of Taiwan is Taipei, about 265 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.