Taoyuan Population 2026

Taoyuan has a population of 475,798, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇹🇼 Taiwan, located in Taiwan. Roughly 2.1% of Taiwan's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Taipei, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

475,798

Rank in Taiwan

Coordinates

24.99°N, 121.30°E

~103 m elevation · Asia/Taipei

Distance to capital (Taipei)

24 km

15 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
Hsinchu	453,536	#8
Keelung	362,487	#9
Neihu	274,538	#11
Chiayi City	263,188	#12
Yongkang	233,730	#13

Cities near Taoyuan

Neili112,845 people · ~4 km away
Yingge87,920 people · ~7 km away
Bade209,148 people · ~7 km away
Sanxia115,185 people · ~10 km away
Daxi94,222 people · ~12 km away
Shulin180,044 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Taoyuan?

Taoyuan has a population of 475,798 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Taiwan.

What region is Taoyuan in?

Taoyuan is located in Taiwan, Taiwan.

Is Taoyuan the capital of Taiwan?

No, the capital of Taiwan is Taipei, about 24 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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